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Richard Spaven – Solo Subject [Fine Line]
Richard Spaven has been the go to drummer for a number of the emerging stars on the UK jazz scene. With his latest project “Solo Subject” he picks up where he left off with his last album “Spirit Beats”. Two of the Uk ‘s premier rappers are on board for this project. “Spaven’s Arc” features Wildchild from the hip-hop group Looppack. Wildchild’s flow and lyrical dexterity complements Spaven’s drum snare rhythms. UK rapper Tendayi drops a fiery verse alongside the gritty groove of “Mind State”. “Find Peace Within”, a rework of the Liquid Biskit classic jumps out of the speaker with infectious percussion and synths. Another instrumental highlight is “Faders”, a ferocius drum n bass banger. Spaven’s fierce yet gentle drumming lays the groundwork for the wave of spirited piano flurries. Another impressive release from the mighty drummer.
13th January 2025
Stevie Wonder – Superwomen [Tamla Motown]
The Dells – Love Can Make It Easier [Cadet]
DJ Design x Vermin The Villain – Un Chien Perdu [Lewis Recordings]
MF Doom – Kon Queso [Rhymesayers]
DJ Marrrtin & Tino – Paris Fashion District [Stereophonk]
Medline – Le Vieux Vaisseau [My Bags]
Omar – Lovey Dovey [Impressive Collective/BBE Music]
Anthony Joseph feat. Eska – Satellite [Heavenly Sweetness]
Ruby Rushton – Kalo Livadi [22a]
Vick Lavender – El Negro Bossa [Cataleya Music]
Mackadena – Kinda Jazzy [Bouman Records]
Ostr-size – Vibrations (Untold Reflections) [Influenza Media]
Blade – Third Bounce [Fokuz Recordings]
Feeble – Less Words More Action [Rebel Music]
Ashrr – Please Don’t Stop The Rain (Ron Trent Remix) [20:20 Vision]
Igor Jadranin – Massive [Star Creature Universal Vibrations]
Mirlaqi – Ocean [Star Creature]
Johnny Yoshinaga – The Rain [Wewantsounds]
Frankson feat. Sarah Scott – It’s You [LxL, DxD]
Orlando Voorn & Han Litz – What I Love [Universo Positivo]
Cyclonix – Sticky Fingers [Ascii Trax]
Afronaut – Gettin’ Hotter (Zed Bias Re-Edit) [CoOperation Records]
Lovetempo – Part-Time Love Affair [Toucan Sounds]
Robert Burbidge & André Espeut – Leaf [Tangential Music]
Black Loops feat. Marlena Dae – Electrical [Freerange Records]
Ludivine Issambourg – Above The Laws [Heavenly Sweetness]
“Above The Law” is the third solo release from Parisian Flautist LudivineA Issambourg. The eleven track release is an intoxicating brew of jazz funk with a array of musicians bringing these compositions to life. Eric Legnini’s sunny flurries on the Fender Rhodes compliment Issambourg’s flute melodies on “The Bear”. The horn section is equally compelling. Alexandre Herichon’s trombone stands out among the ensemble of saxophonists on board. “Angel Dust”, the Gil Scott Heron hit receives a rework with none other than Brian Jackson. Jackson, of course was part of the duo that composed the original and his vocals add a fresh take on the classic. “Heartbeat” opens with a laid back funky bass groove from Xavier Zolli. Issambourg’s passionate soloing is the icing on the cake. Issambourg’s prowess of her instrument is on full display here. There’s a hint of the Mizell brothers vibe as the worlds of jazz and funk blend seemlessly. Overall it’s a statement from Issambourg that she can compose tasty grooves with the best of them. A deeply satisfying record without a doubt.
https://ludivineissambourg.bandcamp.com/album/above-the-laws
6th January 2025 – Best of 2024 Part 3
Besøk – Feeling It Out
Steve Cobby – Sepulveda [Déclassé]
Marcos Valle & Leon Ware – Feels So Good [Far Out Recordings]
Toco – Alma De Turista [Schema Records]
Clyde Beats feat. Jane Hamilton – It’s True [Atjazz Record Company]
Richard Spaven feat. Wildchild – Spaven’s Arc [Fine Line Records]
Common & Pete Rock feat. Posdnuos – When The Sun Shines Again [Concord]
Tableek – Lost
Tommy The Cat – Butterscotch [Cat In The Bag Records]
Unknown Artist – Blue Dream [Fokuz Recordings]
Soul Intent – Ignition Sequence [Lossless Music]
Nemy – Bad Timing [Rebel Music]
Nubiyan Twist feat. Ria Moran – All The Same [Strut Records]
Franck Biyong feat. Mary May – Lipanda [Tangential Music]
RAH & The Ruffcats – Rodeo [Sonar Kollektiv]
Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK – San Diago [Compost Records]
Another Taste feat. Sarina Voorn – Anything You Want [Space Grapes]
Herbert feat. Momoko Gill – Fallen [Accidental Jnr]
Lovetempo – But I Do [Razor-N-Tape]
Tom Noble – Moving Away [Razor-N-Tape]
beatsbyhand – SARS [Stay True Sounds]
Sonic Juncture – Can’t I Just Be? (Alton Miller Remix) [Dealt With Records]
Lea Lisa – Poem For The Lost Souls [Smallville Records]
Yuu Udagawa – The Peaceful Dawn [Compost Records]
Magic Number – All I Ever Wanted (Atjazz Astro Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Mark E – Sleeping Giant [Merc]
Lawne – Heather’s Leather [Wah Wah 45s]
16th December 2024
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Like A Lover [A&M Records]
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Norwegian Wood [A&M Records]
Roman Andrén – Captain’s Sword [Mr Bongo]
Catpack – The Top (Bruk Rogers Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Salphunk – Live On (Paris Mix) [Universo Positivo]
Waaju – Bossoyo (Live) [BBE Music]
Paa Jude – Odo Refre Wo [BBE Music]
The Mighty Tiny & The Many Few – Be The Good People [Ånd&]
El Camino – Chest Wrestlers [Real Mad Man]
Black Star – Yonders [Rhymesayers]
DJ Marrrtin & Tino – Paris Fashion District [Stereophonk]
Nicola Conte feat. Heidi Vogel – Sandalia Dela [Schema Records]
Anthony Joseph – Tony [Heavenly Sweetness]
Tommy The Cat – New Window [Cat In The Bag Records]
LO! – Shine Bright [Rebel Music]
Etch – Untitled Hardcore #2 [Sneaker Social Club]
Lennie De Ice – We Are I.E. [I.E. Records]
Erik Rico & C. Boogie – Love Everlasting (Marc Mac Remix) [Cosmocities Records]
Recloose – Cardiology [Planet E]
Marcel Vogel & Tim Jules feat. Mey – Reset Your Heart [Blaq Numbers]
Radic The Myth feat. Jimpster – Summer Solstice [Freerange Records]
Alton Miller – Hang On [Mr Bear Records]
Jullian Gomes, Kuniyuki Takahashi & Sio – Let Me Go [World Without End]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Tigar (OST) [Mashibeats]
9th December 2024
Inkswel feat. Tableek & Planetself – Smarter [Tokyo Dawn Records]
Kendrick Lamar – Man At The Garden [Polydor]
Madlib – JFK To LAX [Stones Throw Records]
Mad Skillz – The Jam [Big Beat]
Summer Pearl – The End Game [Kitto Records]
K15 – Stark! [Esencia]
Electric Conversation – Melodie [Futuristica Music]
Monika Linges Quartett – La Danse Du Coeur [Nabel]
Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet – Seven Wishes [WMQ Records/!K7]
Nyron Higor feat. Bruno Berle & Alici Sol – São Só Palavras [Far Out Recordings]
DJ Oil – Beetlejuice (Live from The HIFA Festival) [Tangential Music]
Jazzanova – Soon (Domu Vocal Mix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Afronaut – Gettin’ Hotter (Zed Bias Re-Edit) [CoOperation Records]
Slimy Ape X Subtala – Trentham
Mitch von Arx – Chroma Toes
Inkswel & Lyma feat. Taraach – Thankyou [Feedasoul Records]
Dusty – Nebula [Jazz & Milk]
Ilija Rudman – Discoteka Parmida [Razor-N-Tape]
Tom Noble – Moving Away [Razor-N-Tape]
Lawne – To Live Here [Wah Wah 45s]
David Morales – Boom Boom Boom [DIRIDIM]
Tenderlonious – Underworld [22a]
The Braxtons – The Boss (Kenlou Mix) [Atlantic]
Al Hudson And The Soul Partners – Spread Love [ABC Records]
2nd December 2024
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Myōken [Mashibeats]
Ben Westbeech – So Good Today [Brownswood Recordings]
Richard Spaven – Sole Subject [Fine Line Records]
Kuna Maze – Bristol Changes [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Twintone – Never Have I Ever [Beatalistics]
Jake Amy – Graze [Wicked Wax]
Kat-Tet – Nikita [Symbole Records]
Sergio Mendez – O Mar É Meu Chão (The Sea Is My Soil) [Wea Records]
Trinka – Dois No Ilê [Agogo Records]
Rogê – 100% Samba [Diamond West]
Jeff Parker, ETA IVtet – Late Autumn [International Anthem/Nonesuch Records]
Diamond D – Codes [Dymond Mine]
MF Doom feat. Count Bass D – Potholderz [Rhymesayers]
Dusty X As Valet feat. La Note – Have You Heard [Oioji Records]
Reggie B & Inkswel – Promise [Wonderwax Records]
Yasmin – Real High [Razor-N-Tape]
Titeknots & Pollena – Bones [Something Play Something]
Freddy da Stupid – Back To Pangea Part II [BBE Music / Batakari]
Tom Noble – Moving Away [Razor-N-Tape]
Mark E – Transient Neighbour [Merc]
Radic The Myth feat. Jimpster – Summer Solstice [Freerange Records]
Alton Miller – Super Hero [Mr Bear Records]
Chantal Curtis – Get Another Love [Pye International/Strut Records]
John Briggs – Para Dice VII [Beretta Music]
18th November 2024
Quincy Jones – Gula Matari [A&M Records]
Quincy Jones – Is It Love That We’re Missin’ [A&M Records]
The Brothers Johnson – Q [A&M Records]
Rufus & Chaka Khan – Live In Me [MCA Records]
Terry Callier – Holdin’ On [Talkin’ Loud]
Jono McCleery – Reconcile [Sonar Kollektiv]
Marc Mac presents Visioneers – Still Making Memories [Omniverse Records]
Black Star – The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing [Rhymesayers]
Tableek feat. Boogie Fields – Black Jack
Scrimshire – Willow [Albert’s Favourites]
Tomin – Movement [International Anthem]
Nubiyan Twist feat. Ria Moran – All The Same [Strut Records]
Ronald Snijders – Maseko [Night Dreamer]
Rick Panzer – Jazz Turns [BBE Music]
Noro Morales Quintet– Saona (Gilles Peterson Remix) [Fania Records]
Stefano De Santis – Tokyo 80′ [Quattro Bambole Music]
Inkswel & Andre Espeut – Yesterdays Gone [Compost Records]
Flying Moth – Sky Is Looking Me [Apparel Music]
Erik Rico & C. Boogie – Love Everlasting (Marc Mac Remix) [Cosmocities Records]
Flex Luthor, Msymiakos & Riffz – Abyss [Cat In The Bag Records]
Soul Intent – Ignition Sequence [Lossless Music]
Dee Cee feat. Gene Boi & Villa – Imali [Sondela Recordings]
Tom Noble – Please Take Me There [Razor-N-Tape]
Jazzbois – Still Blunted
Budapest resident trio Jazzbois specializes in hip-hop inspired jazz fusion. “Still Blunted”, their latest release is filled with a plethora of funky beats and sun drenched synth arrangements. “Chrome”, a bumpin’ mid-tempo tune is ignited by the thumping bass of Viktor Sagi. Dom Beats adds funky sax flurries on top of the groove. Bencze Molnar’s smoothing keys are the final touch. “Darker Than Disco” is high octane fusion with funky synths and infectious beats. “TooHi” is a funk jazz infused rework to the Stevie Wonder classic. If you enjoy jazz inspired beat makers like Kiefer you’ll no doubt enjoy this one. Their instrumentation combined with hip-hop sensibilities add up to definite satisfaction.
4th November 2024
Visioneers – Ike’s Mood I [Omniverse]
Richard Spaven feat. Wilchild – Spaven’s Arc [Fine Line Records]
Tableek – Actions and Intentions
Summer Pearl – The Creator [Kitto Records]
Tristan de Liège feat. Bryony Jarman-Pinto – Wanderer
Nubiyan Twist feat. Ria Moran – All The Same [Strut Records]
Banda Black Rio – Mr Funky Samba [Mr Bongo]
MOMO feat. Jessica Lauren – Pára [Batov Records]
Marcos Valle – Para De Fazer Besteira [Far Out Recordings]
Cesar Mariano & CIA – Metrópole [Sony]
Merry Clayton – Emotion [MCA Records]
Esteban Adame – Hi Tech Jazz [UTx]
P’taah – Staring at the Sun [BBE Music]
everwave – Modulation
Skuff – Magic Box [Rebel Music]
Duophonix – Dreaming City (SD Remix) [Fokuz Recordings]
V.B.Kühl feat. Sye – Twighlight Nights
Inkswel & Andre Espeut feat. Abstract Rude – Downtown Love [Compost Records]
Jullian Gomes, Kuniyuki Takahashi & Sio – Let Me Go (Atjazz Astro Remix) [World Without End]
Loxodrome – Emberfall (Dub) [Cyphon]
AD Bourke – Equinox [Five Fold Records]
Salphunk – Live On (Paris Mix) [Universo Positivo]
Exodus – Together Forever [Wave Classics]
Chilam Balam – Yaxuma [Partyfine]