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Sam Nobrega – Ponta de Dois Lados [Freestyle Records]
“Ponta de Dois Lados” is the debut from Sam Nobrega. Brazilian born and now living in Lisbon, Nobrega channel the legacy of vocalists such as Joao Denato, Milton Nascimento and Jorge Ben just to name a few. The eight track release a soothing collection of raw Brazilian folk compositions inspired by the songs of his youth. The opening track “Surpreenda-Se” blends soothing vocal harmonies, trombone rhythms and keys. “Sangue Latino” is a festive tune punctuated by myriad of rhythms. Nobrega’s vocals dance along with the guitar and percussion rhythms. You may get the feeling to dance along as well. A delight of a debut that captures the essence of samba, bossa nova and other Brazilian fabrics of the culture. Nobrega is a new voice to keep an eye on.
Marcos Valle – Túnel Acústico [Far Out Recordings]
“Tunel Acustico” is the twenty third album by renowned Brazilian vocalist Marcos Valle. Valle’s latest release captures the highlights of his sixty year career. Valle has spent much of his time living between Los Angeles and Rio and the music is a reflection of the musical soundscapes of both regions. The opening track “Todo Dia Santo” is a simmering tune that features Alex Malheiros on bass and Renato Massa on drums from the legendary group Asymuth. “Life Is What It is” was originally wriiren in the late seventies by Valle and Laudir De Oliveira from the band Chicago. The breezy remastered tune features a sterling guitar solo from Paulinho Guitarra. “Feels So Good” is another composition that has been sitting on the shelf for decades. Originally recorded with the late Leon Ware, it has received AI sampling courtesy of Far Out recordings in-house producer Daniel Maunick. Ware’s falsetto is a perfect blend to Valle’s vocals. The rest of the recording is filled with an array of sublime compositions you’ve come to expect from Valle. A marvelous release from Valle who shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Lucas Arruda – Ominira [Favorite Recordings]
“Ominira”, the latest release from Lucas Arruda is his first for Favorite Recordings in five years. The nine track album takes a shift from his previous lp. Where “Onda Nova” was a funk and soul brew, “Ominira” takes you back to the essence of Brazilian compositions. “The Bracest Heart” is a sublime Brazilian jazz fusion instrumental that features Arruda on the rhodes. “Novos Planos” is a warm summer breeze filled with swirling synths and Arruda’s soothing falsetto vocals. “Abraco Pro Ed” is a sizzling up-tempo instrumental that would fit nicely in an Asymuth catalogue. Arruda is building up an impressive catalogue of his own with another marvelous record you shouldn’t miss.
Cotonete – Victoire De La Musique [Heavenly Sweetness]
Parisian eight piece band Cotonete unleashes their second full length release and their first in fifteen years. “Victoire De La Musique” is filled with funky samba infused fusion compositions. French DJ/Producer GUTS has a strong body of work of hip-hop and soul recordings for the Parisian label Heavenly Sweetness. He knows a thing or two about aligning lyrics with a tight infectious sound. “Venezuela” exudes summer vibes, transporting you somewhere on a beach in the Caribbean. Jean-Claude Kebaili’s thumping bass aligned with a tight brass and rhythmnic electric guitar receives high marks. There’s a number of superb vocalists on board as well. “Babete Vaobora” is a simmering mid-tempo samba that features Sabrina Malheiros. “What Did You Run For?” is a toe tapping soul burner taken to another level courtesy of the UK don Omar. The finale “Cinq pour |’aventure” is a fourteen minute cinematic jam session. The track pays tribute to the band affinity for 70s French movie soundtracks. Strong production, great musicians, it all adds up to a marvelous recording you shouldn’t miss.
https://cotonete.bandcamp.com/album/victoire-de-la-musique-2
VA – Neujazz 2 [Sonar Kollektiv]
The second installment from the Sonar Kollektiv series. “Neujazz 2” features an array of up and coming homegrown artists from Berlin and beyond. The lp drifts between melancholy mid tempo soundscapes to infectious jazz inspired grooves. The disc kicks off with “Open”, a previously unreleased tune from the duo known as Waan. Saxophonist Bart Wirtz and Keyboardist Emiel Van Rijthoven compose a atmospheric gem filled with engaging harmonies. Tutu Amuse have been one of the highlights of 2022 for the label. “Ohm” provides a sample of their sublime psychadelic sensabilities. Marian Tone aka Key Elements gives the a jolt with “Space”. Only a shade under three minutes, it’s a potent mix of jazz fusion and jungle. Vinicius Mendes dips into the songbook of the Brazilian songstress Joyce and emerges with a beautiful cover of Aldeia de Ogum”. There’s also impressive contributions from Pete Josef, Micatone and others. Simply put “Neujazz 2” is another winner from the label that always delivers.
https://sonarkollektiv.bandcamp.com/album/sonar-kollektiv-presents-neujazz-2
Guinu – Palagô [Razor-N-Tape]
https://razor-n-tape.bandcamp.com/album/palago
13th June 2022
Marvin Hannibal Peterson – Mother’s Land [Enja Records]
Joanne Grauer – Frog Child [MPS Records]
Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Time & Space [Polydor]
David Mrakpor – Lonely [Jazz Re:freshed]
Charles Stepney – Look B4U Leap [International Anthem]
Gene Harris – Always In My Mind [Blue Note Records]
Sessa – Pele Da Esfera [Mexican Summer]
Mark Capanni – I Believe In Miracles [Mr Bongo]
Subjective – Dollis Hill Rufige [Three Six Zero Recordings]
Melonyx – Energy (Zero T Instrumental Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
PFM – Cruisin Detroit [Moving Shadow]
DJ Swagger – Cheex [Goddess Music]
Komo B – Birds Flying High’ [EPM Music]
Fernando Falcao – Curimāo (Acid Mondays Temple Edit)
Georg Levin – It Was Fun For A While [Highscore Vision]
Cody Currie – The Returner [Toy Tonics]
Inkswel & The Snaglepuss feat. Amp Fiddler – How I Feel [Cosmocities Records]
Arno E. Mathieu – Ficus Carica (Beanfield Remix) [Compost Records]
Frederick Alonso & Pat Lezizmo – Asturias [Atjazz Record Company]
B. Bravo – Moon Bounce [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Jade Kenji – Tell Me The Time [Inner Tribe Records]
Allysha Joy – G.N.D. [First Word Records]
16th May 2022
Howeefeel – People Of The World [Family Groove Records]
Jean Carn – Happy To Be With You [Philadelphia International Records]
Brian Jackson – Little Orphan Boy [BBE Music]
Harvey Sutherland – Age Of Acceleration [House Anxiety]
B. Bravo – Penelope [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Wahoo – Don´t Take It Personal (Georg Levin Edit) [Fine]
Metropolis – Every Time I See Him [Mr Bongo/Salsoul Records]
Sessa – Canção da Cura [Mexican Summer]
Joyce Moreno – Feminina (Claus Ogerman Version) [Far Out Recordings]
Los Kenya – Record en TV [Música Infinita/Olindo Records]
Jinjé – Ya Maji [Scene Unseen]
Nikitch & Kuna Maze – Sauce Brazil [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Deborah Jordan & K15 – Innervision [Futuristica Music]
John Beltran – A Dança Da Manhã [Oath]
DJ Octopuz – Owa & Wami [Atjazz Record Company]
Allysha Joy feat. Ego Ella May – Calling You [First Word Records]
AD Bourke – SP [TrebleO]
Inkswel & The Snaglepuss feat. Dudley Perkins – Everything (Mr Scruff Remix) [Cosmocities Records]
Roots Manuva – Ital Visions [Big Dada Recordings]
Sleep Walker feat. Bembe Segue – River Of Love [Especial Records]
David Wertman & Sun Ensemble – Forest Dance [BBE Music]
Romano, Sclavis, Texier – Soweto Sorrow (Live) [Heavenly Sweetness]
Amanda Whiting – Abstraction [Jazzman Records]
Ozan Tekin – Ode to Being Idle [Gulbaba Records]
Nala Sinephro – Space 2 [Warp Records]
9th May 2022
Horace Silver Quintet – Won’t You Open Up Your Senses [Blue Note Records]
Carlos Garnett – Mother Of The Future [Muse Records]
Jazzanova – Orotunds [BBE Music]
Robin Jones Quintet – Con Fuego [Jazz Room Records]
Renato Anselmi – Hello Mr. Acuvis [Favorite Recordings]
Chalo Eduardo – Beija-Flor Suite [Mr Bongo]
United Freedom Collective – Manifest Bliss [Dama Dama]
Pachakuti & Young Vishnu – Bajrangbali [Melting Pot Music]
Charles Stepney – Step On Step [International Anthem]
Hardkandy – Don’t Worry [Wah Wah 45s]
Besøk – The First Time You Lose
Daniel Maunick – Bitter Regret [Far Out Recordings]
Werkha – On The Rhythm Of It [First Word Records]
Culross Close – The Will To Live (I,II) [Esencia]
The Sub Ensemble – Faster Than The Sun (Domu Remix) [Especial Records]
Groove Chronicles – Inside Stepping (Brokenstep Mix) [CoOp Presents]
Sentinel 793 – Soap Rattle [Universal Magnetic]
Frankson feat. Kathrin deBoer – Mistaken [LxL,DxD]
Crackazat – Everybody Talks About It [Freerange Records]
Luke Vibert – Gas Logs [Hypercolour]
Wearing Shoes – 21st Floor [Apparel Music]
Edmondson – All Dressed Up & Going Nowhere [Lissoms]
Gratts feat. Brian Ruiz – Euphoria [Flexi Cuts]
Aquadeep, Veesoul & Timadeep – Escape Room [Atjazz Record Company]
Andres – Salvador De Bahia [Mahogani Music]
Titeknots – Up To Business [Press Something Play Something]
18th April 2022
Z.I.P.P.O – O-Aquarius [Voitax]
Anwar – Feminine Flavour [MFC Records]
Phaeleh feat. Sam Brookes – City Rose [Undertow]
XL Regular – Jv1080 [ANMA Records]
Face – No Fear [Especial Distribution]
Erik Rico & Marc Mac – Destiny
Nikitch & Kuna Maze feat. João Selva – Engatinhar [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Kid Fonque X Jonny Miller feat. ASAP Shembe – Connected Beings (Jazzanova Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
Session Victim – AM Continental [Rhythm Section]
Luke Vibert – Surrounded By Neighbours [Hypercolour]
Arno E. Mathieu – Livadaki (Tokyo Black Star Remix) [Compost Records]
Roy Ayers – Baby Doll [Rapster Records/BBE Music]
The Quiet Ones feat. Lenna Bahule – Tina [Humble Records]
Fybe:One – Elite
Dandy Teru feat. Count Bass D & Moresounds – Clouds Catcher [Ubiquity Records]
Handbook feat. Supreme Sol – No End [Cascade Records]
Diana Pequeno – Mistérios [BBE Music]
Kabisa Sound – Gakondo [Broadcite]
Jas Kayser – Darkness In The Light [Jazz Re:freshed]
Jasmine Myra – New Beginnings [Gondwana Records]
Carl Smith And The Natural Gas Company – Rosas [BBE Music]
Tony Lavorgna & The St. Thomas Quartet – Chameleon [Jazz Room Records]
David Wertman & Sun Ensemble – Flute Song [BBE Music]