19th August 2024
Crystal Winds – Signs Of Winter’s Time [BBE Music]
Resolution 88 feat. Vanessa Haynes – Love Will Come Around [Synthethesia Records]
New Visionaries – Brasiliance [Love Monk Records]
Nicola Conte feat. Jose James – Goddess Of The Sea [Schema Records]
Ariel – Black Wing [Jazzroom Records]
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble – Breaking Dawn [Marlow Records]
The Jones Girls – Nights Over Egypt (Tom Moulton Remix) [Harmless Records]
Marcos Valle & Leon Ware – Feels So Good [Far Out Recordings]
Jono McCleery – To See You Again [Sonar Kollektiv]
2000Black feat. Samii – Circus Ride [2000Black]
Mitch von Arx feat. Oliver Night – We Drop (Bruk Version) [CoOp Presents]
Philippa & Jimpster – All I Wanted [Freerange Records]
2fox feat. Laville – Elevation [Soul Clap Records]
Theo Parrish – Solitary Flight [Sound Signature]
Sumsuch & Will Brock – Free Born Man [Colour and Pitch]
Inkswel feat. Robert Owens & Leonard Charles – Space Love (Steve Spacek Remix) [Cosmocities]
Magic Number – All I Ever Wanted (Atjazz Astro Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
beatsbyhand – SARS [Stay True Sounds]
Amp Fiddler – Faith (Jazzanova Remix) [Genuine]
Photay – Air Lock [Mexican Summer]
Halftone – Shutdown [Celsius Recordings]
DJ Roots – Sorriso De Flor [Innerground Records]
12th August 2024
James Alexander Bright – Fall For You [Athens Of The North]
Masahiko Satoh & Takeo Moriyama feat. Leon Brichard & ldris Rahman – Watarase [BBE Music]
Woody Shaw – Orange Crescent [Elektra Musician]
Finn Rees – Crossing [Mr Bongo Records]
Mustafa – Silent World [Eating Standing Publishing]
Tamil Rogeon – Gift Of The Gab [BBE Music]
Lawne – Heather’s Leather [Wah Wah 45s]
Lea Lisa – Poem For The Lost Souls (Broken Mix) [Smallville Records]
Lovetempo – But I Do [Razor-N-Tape]
New Sector Movements – Bless (TREV Remix) [First Word/Coop Presents]
Bruk Rogers feat. Wipe The Needle – Jelly Head [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Ghosten – Step Into The Light [Apparel Music]
K15 – Elemental [Mother Tongue Records]
Blaze – Moonwalk [Nuphonic]
Cee ElAssaad feat. QVLN – Ore Yeye O [Ensouled]
Midnight Blue – Because Of You [Past Due Records]
Nas – Get Down (The QSO Mix) [Rebtuz]
Eric B & Rakim – Follow The Leader [MCA Records]
Public Enemy – Party For Your Right To Fight [Def Jam Recordings]
Run DMC – King Of Rock [Profile Records]
Run DMC – My Adidas [Profile Records]
Run DMC – Sucker M.C.’s [Profile Records]
Potatohead People – Eat Your Heart Out [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
“Eat Your Heart Out” is Potatohead People’s first release since 2020’s “Mellow Fantasy”. Despite the long wait the duo from Vancouver pick up where they off. That means plenty of laid back soulful hip-hop beats that would make Dilla blush. Of course there’s an array of vocalists and rappers to take these tracks to the next level. “Keepin It Kool” has the perfect melding of flavors – lush vocals, jazz infused hip-hop beats – that sets the table for the entire album. Kendra Dias is a frequent contributor who also appears on the equally sublime “Everything U Need”. Other highlights include “Last Nite” featuring legendary rapper Redman. “Secret Mission” features Detroit rapper Frank Niti and funk vocalist Reggie B. “Follow Your Heart” is a blissful instrumental with warm chords. When it’s not broken, there’s no need to tinker. Simply continued dopeness from Nick Wisdom and AstroLogical.
https://potatoheadpeople.bandcamp.com/album/eat-your-heart-out
The Selenites – Live From The Moon [Stereophonk]
“Live From The Moon” is the third release from the Parisian group The Selenites. The band specializes in Ethiopian music rooted in 60’s spiritual Jazz. The disc is filled with melancholic melodies and spirited rhythms. “Apollo IX” is a haunting yet fiery tune taken from their debut lp “Ethio Jazz Groove Project”. The nine minute plus tune is highlighted by bandleader Antoine “Obi Riddim” Laloux’s hypnotic flurries on flute and Marco’s warm tone on Baritone sax. “Crush Bottom Fruit”, heard first on their second lp “Behind The Mask” is a mediataive tune fueled by Fab “Fondamental Big Daddy’s” electric bass. Fab sets the stage for Marco and Riddim’s warm harmonic melodies. The live recording finds the band in their element. weaving through an array of psychadelic compositions that will keep the audience in the palm of their hands. Well worth checking out.
5th August 2024
United Future Organization – Listen Love [Brownswood Records]
United Future Organization – Flying Saucer [Talkin’ Loud]
United Future Organization – Loud Minority (Alex Reece Remix) [Talkin’ Loud]
Tommy The Cat – Ships Passing By [Cat In The Bag Records]
LCSM (Likwid Continual Space Motion) feat. Oliver Night – Travellin’ [Super Sonic Jazz]
Mitch von Arx – Air London [Burnin Music]
Culross Close – Forward, Only [Esencia]
Forss feat. Rich Medina – Journeyman [Sonar Kollektiv]
Little Dragon – 4ever [Off The Wall Records]
NightjaR feat. Pan Amsterdam – Space-Bar [Lewis Recordings]
Matt Wilde feat. [KSR] – When It Comes Together [Deep Matter Records]
Fernando TRZ Group – Matrizes Aura [Brasil Discos]
Tristan de Liege feat. Bryony Jarman-Pinto – New Symmetry
Meta & Feza – Mivé Temoin [Strut Records]
Cabo Verde Show – Calsadeira (JKriv Rework) [Gator Boots]
Jazzbois – Shangri LA [Jazzbois]
Alexander IV – Islands [Sonar Kollektiv]
Hooson & Johnson – Small Zhuzh [None More Records]
Diogo Strausz & Nic Hanson – Tropical Electrical [Boogie Angst]
Lovetempo – But I Do [Razor-N-Tape]
Halo feat. Maiya – Glory (Atjazz Galaxy Aart Remix) [Foliage Records]
Yuu Udagawa – The Peaceful Dawn (Manuel Tur Octamix) [Compost Records]
Louie Vega feat. Arnold Jarvis – Life Goes On (Dance Ritual Mix) [MAW Records]
Clyde Beats – Hyper Reality 2 [Atjazz Record Company]
“Hyper Reality 2” is the sophomore release from Clyde Beats. The fifteen track lp is a funk deluxe synth filled beat banger filled with tasty grooves. “It’s Time” features vocalist and songwriter Jane Hamilton. The laidback tune combines soothing vocals and warm chord progressions. “Rising Up” is another funked out track that features funk disciple Amalia. “Unconditional” is another head nodder with warped out synth arrangements and lush vocals. “Snapped” is tailor made for rappers Jakka Blades & Manny Marko. If you listen further you’ll appreciate the way Clyde pushes the envelope beyond boom bap. The arrangements are engaging and creative. This isn’t the type of record you would expect to find from the Atjazz label but it’s definitely worth checking out.
https://clydebeats.bandcamp.com/album/hyper-reality-2-an-english-gentleman
29th July 2024
SOYUZ feat. Asha Puthli & Sven Wunder – Spring Has Sprung [Mr Bongo Records]
Paul White – First Sight [R&S Records]
Emanative – Spice Routes [Home Planet Recordings]
Daniel Casimir – Just A Little Bit [Jazz Re:Freshed]
Tess Hirst – I’ll Keep [Jazz Re:Freshed]
Arjuna Oakes – The Love That I Feel [Albert’s Favourites]
Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation – Portals [Day Dreamer]
Moods feat. High Høøps – Good Vibrations [Boogie Angst]
The Bongo Hop feat. Nidia Góngora – La Pata Coja [Underdog Records]
Marcos Valle – Life Is What It Is [Far Out Recordings]
Banda Black Rio – Miss Cheryl [Music On Vinyl]
Mörk – Sweet [Albert’s Favourites]
Soul Clap feat. Khyenci – Amazement [Soul Clap Records]
Yuu Udagawa – Ride It [Compost Records]
beatsbyhand – SARS [Stay True Sounds]
DFRA – Brown Sugar (Atjazz Remix) [Deeppa Records]
The Nightwriters – Over You [Jack Trax]
SHOKAZULU – Vector Smector [2000 Black]
D-Felic – L.O.L. Bruk [Wicked Wax]
LCSM (Likwid Continual Space Motion) feat. Allysha Joy – Givin’ Up (NameBrandSound Mix) [Super Sonic Jazz]
LCSM (Likwid Continual Space Motion) – The Score [Super Sonic Jazz]
Dharma – Mirror [R&S Records]
Rose Holland – Empty
Ruti – Lungs (Calibre Remix) [PMR Records]
Click ‘n Cycle – 125th Street [Emotif Recordings]
Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation – Things Are Getting Better [Day Dreamer]
“Things Are Getting Better” is the latest release from Jimetta Rose and the Voices of Creation. The title speaks to the evolution of the choir that Rose assembled from her Los Angeles community. It also speaks to her perseverance through tough times during the pandemic. “Let The Sunshine In”, the previous release from 2022 just scratched the surface of how potent this choir can be. This release showcases a more confident choir that is hitting their stride. Evidence lies in “Already Real To Me” where Rose’s soul infused gospel vocals will uplift every soul within listening distance. The tune starts off in acapella fashion with subtle riffs from musical director/organist Jack Maeby. “Portals” delivers an electricfying performance that’s filled with inspiration and faith. There’s plenty of talented contributors such as saxophonist Isiah Collier. Rose nearly walked away from the music business before linking up with Maeby for this project. We’re grateful that she stuck with it and blessed us with an uplifting collection of soul and gospel compositions.
https://jimettarosethevoicesofcreation.bandcamp.com/album/things-are-getting-better
22nd July 2024
Jiraffe – Out’A The Box [Still Music]
Magic Number – Loving You (Abel Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
DJ 3000 – Kazani [Motech Records]
HNQO – Non Verbal Comms [SlothBoogie Recordings]
Roxanne Shante – Live on Stage (House Mix) [Breakout]
Thap Soul feat. Jaidene Veda – Say Goodbye [Broadcite Music]
Drum Dance – Body Heat [Into The Cosmos]
Bryony Jarman-Pinto – Moving Forward (Cosmodelica Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Hird – Keep You Kimi [DNM]
Voilaaa feat. Joao Selva – C’est tout [Favorite Recordings]
Léon Phal – One Step Further [Heavenly Sweetness]
Manuel Tur – Slow White (Yuu Udagawa Remix) [Compost Records]
Erube Jambo – Bamsanda Le Maduba [Voom Voom Records]
Bertil Strandbergs Kvintett – Cambodia [Frederiksberg Records]
Emanative – Paradox [Home Planet Recordings]
Vinícius Mendes – Aldeia de Ogum [Notes On A Journey]
Guilty Simpson & Kong The Artisan – War Of Attrition [Noel & Poland]
Madvillain – Accordian [Stones Throw Records]
Madvillain feat. Wildchild – Hardcore Hustle [Stones Throw Records]
Madvillain – All Caps [Stones Throw Records]
Tableek – Goblin Theory
Common & Pete Rock feat. Posdnuos – When The Sun Shines Again [Concord]
Skwirl – Set It And [Cold Busted]
Azar Azar – Subway [Right Tempo]
Birdy Nam Nam – Too Much Skunk Tonight! [Kif Recordings]
Quiet Dawn – Celebrate [First Word Records]
French multi-instrumentalist Will Galland aka Quiet Dawn returns with another banger entitled “Celebrate”. This release picks up where the previous EP “Movements” left off. That means an array of broken beat rhyrhms that will inspire you to dance. There’s an impressive list of guest stars certain to puncuate that fact. “All Around” features the queen of Broken Beat Bembe Seque. The tune moves along at a laidback pace before the tempo cranks up. The infectious groove along with dizzying keys sink into your body. It unleashes a jolt of joy that you can only feel from a bonafide banger. “Lost From Life” is another burner that features Oliver Night from the Co-Op collective. Night’s honey toned vocals are a perfect match for the hooks and melodies of the track. “It’s All About Freedom”, driven by samba rhythms and gorgeous vocal harmonies is another heater to savor. Whether it’s hip-hop inspired beats or broken beat rhythms Quiet Dawn has always delivered. This marvelous album is no exception.