Bangs & Talbot Smokin’ Aces Vinyl LP 2026

Tracklist:

1. Smokin Aces
2. K-Jee
3. Keep Love Moving On
4. Subway Strut
5. Una Mas
6. Club Date
7. Double Standards
8. Soul Sauce
9. TLC Tender Loving Care
10. Play The Game
11. Chilli Tamales
12. The Last Minute

Acid jazz founding figure Chris Bangs and former Style Council founding member Mick Talbot return with their new album Smokin Aces. It follows their acclaimed 2022 duo-billed debut album Back To Business and two rapid sell-out 7 singles Sumthin Else and, most recently K-Jee.

Chris Bangs coined the term acid jazz and was a prominent figure on the early scene, before an extensive production and DJ career, alongside the likes of Yada Yada, Quiet Boys and Paul Weller. Mick Talbot is one of the UKs top keyboard players. After founding the Style Council with Weller, he went on to play with Merton Parkas, before embarking on a preeminent session career.

Smokin Aces is a