Various Artists - Leon Gardner's Igloo Records

Leon Gardner's Igloo Records shines a light on the Los Angeles label founded by dancer and Hammond player Leon Gardner after his move from Texas in the mid-1960s. Gardner worked closely with arranger Arthur Monday and musician Gabe Fleming, creating a small but distinctive catalogue of soul and funk recordings.

This compilation brings together Gardner’s own sides alongside related Igloo material from artists including Essie Lewis, The Jhamels and Wallace Petty Combo. It is a focused document of a little-known independent label whose music has become increasingly valued by soul and funk collectors.