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VA – Primasuara [La Munai Records]
“Primasuara” is a snapshot of the vibrant Jazz scene bubbling in Indonesia. compiled by the team at Jakarta based La Munai records, The eleven track compilation shines a light on a number stunning musicians across the homeland. The compilation takes on a fusion vibe that provides instant satisfaction. Pianist Kevin Suwandhi & Kanhaiya opens the disc with “Kimberly” a futuristic blend of classical sensibilities end infectious groove. “Nothingness” is high energy fusion from Moon Pedestrian. “Mango Tree Replant” is a mellow slow burn from vocalist Komang. Eleven different performers contributing sizzling compositions. They all deserve a deep dive into their catalogue. A compilation that’s impressive as any you’ll hear this year. Recommended.
Daniel Casimir – Balance [Jazz re:freshed]
Bassist Daniel Casimir describes his third lp “Balance” as the balance between claasical, orchestration and UK jazz. Casimir, who also produces the album blends all of these components seamlessly. The album features the London Comtemporary Orchestra as well as a few of his friends. Nubya Garcia, Binker Goldings and Cassie Kinoshi are three quarters of the saxophone section. Jay Phelps and Sheila Maurice-Grey are part of the trumpet sections. The thumping bass on the title track sets the tone for the swirling strings and trumpet phrasings. “I’ll Take My Chances” is a warm and mellow tune that features the vibrant vocals of Ria Moran. This isn’t your father’s Big Band recording. Not only does it swing but Casimir drives the groove throughout and his compositions keep you engaged. Simply just another marvelous recording courtesy of Jazz Re:freshed.
30th September 2024
Andert Tysma – Hana [Apollo Records]
Sam Underwood & Graham Dunning – Pest Modern + [Accidental Editions]
Besøk – Feeling It Out
Khan Jamal – Thinking Of You [Storyville]
Nubya Garcia – We Walk In Gold [Concord]
Frederic Rabold Inspiration Orchestra – Berlin [Tramp Records]
Nicola Conte feat. Gregory Porter – Ghana [Schema Records]
Jake Amy – Yoofee [Wicked Wax]
Yvette – Upa Neguinho [Mr Bongo]
Marcos Valle – Nao Sei [Far Out Recordings]
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek – Cool Hand [Big Crown Records]
Posy feat. Seb Zillner – Mount Yufu [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Freaquen.C – Break Bread [King Dada Sounds]
Tableek- Actions and Intentions
ecad – The First Note
Magic Number – Better (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Odyle – Brain Fog [Melting Pot Music]
Goshawk feat. Greg Blackman – Ain’t Gonna [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Kerri Chandler – Kerri’s Theme (Large Jazz Remix) [Large Records]
Megatronic – Been Thinkin (Jimpster Remix) [Razor-N-Tape]
Cosmo Klein & The Campers – Nothing But Love (Art of Tones Remix) [Best’s Friends]
Metro Area – We Also Not [Tigersushi]
Thandi Zulu & The Young Five – Love Games [Mr Bongo]
23rd September 2024
Jose Mauro – Ancoradouro [Far Out Recordings]
Jose Mauro – Moenda [Far Out Recordings]
Annarella & Django – Dakar Örebro [We Are Busy Bodies]
Allysha Joy – Dropping Keys [First Word Records]
Tristan de Liege feat. Bryony Jarman-Pinto & Sam Gendel – Searching
Everwave – Le Bassin
Paul White – My Lips Silenced [R&S Records]
Dave Guy – I’ll Follow You [Big Crown Records]
Sergio Mendes – Davy [EMI Records]
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Like A Lover [A&M Records]
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Festa [A&M Records]
Sergio Mendes – Some Time Ago [A&M Records]
Ludivine Issambourg feat. Brian Jackson & Wolfgang Valbrun – Angel Dust [Heavenly Sweetness]
Voilaaa feat. Olivya – Too Young To Die [Favorite Recordings]
Bohannon – Run It On Down Mr DJ [Dakar]
Crackazat – Can’t Blame A Soul [Stay True Sounds]
Mr Beatnick – Crystal Snowflakes [International Feel]
Thierry Tomas – Why Why [Deeppa Records]
Rahaan – What You Are To Me [BBE Music]
Kerri Chandler feat. Nae (SA) – Caged Bird [Kaoz Theory]
Rosie From The Block & Sean McCabe – Rise Above [Phuture Shock Musik]
Mitch von Arx – Duh House [Burnin Music]
King Britt Presents Oba Funke – Buttamilk (Domu’s Soya Spread Remix) [Karma Giraffe]
CRSV & Viator – The Unknown [170+ Recordings]
Kometa & Sonic Art – Within The Soul (Acid Lab Remix) [Kos.Mos.Music]
Natus – Homecoming [Fokuz Recordings]
The Jacksons – Show You The Way To Go [Epic]
16th September 2024
Bremer/McCoy – Dream [Luaka Bop]
Zé Nigro feat. Arthur Verocai – Gorjeios [NuBlu Records]
Johnny Biner – Pick It Up [Wicked Wax]
Mieke Miami – Mahady O’Mahony [Sonar Kollektiv]
Flock – Capillary Waves [Strut Records]
Tamil Rogeon – Mountain Bug [BBE Music]
Jessica Lauren – Shibuya [BBE Music]
South London Samba – Carnival Tune [Biodiversity]
Jazzbois – Mokep [Jazzbois]
Voilaaa feat. Lass – Sane Kunda [Favorite Recordings]
Unknown Artist – Blue Dream [Fokuz Recordings]
Soul Intent – Ignition Sequence [Lossless Music]
Robert Byrne – Do You Wanna Make Some Love [Favorite Recordings]
René & Angela – Love’s Alright [Capitol Records]
Michael Franks – Chain Reaction (DoctorSoul’s “You Can’t Fake It” Intro Re–Therapy) [Too Slow To Disco]
Topher Horn – Gratiot Dub [Rocksteady Disco]
Herbert feat. Momoko Gill – Fallen [Accidental Jnr]
DJ Thes-Man feat. Omar Joseph Ndlovu – uThando [Ohyea Muziq]
Diogo Strausz & Nic Hanson – Tropical Electrical [Boogie Angst]
Linkwood – Lost Experiment (2004) [Prime Numbers]
Lex & Locke – Atenas Blues [B2 Recordings]
Vick Lavender – Essance [Mister Bear Records]
Marvin Gaye – Trouble Man (Live At The London Palladium) [Motown]
Black and Diamond – Furniture Of the Mind Rearranging [We Jazz Records]
Finnish label We Jazz continues to be at the forefront of avant garde and left of center jazz. The latest band added to their roster is the Chicago based band Black Diamond. Their We Jazz debut is titled “Furniture Of the Mind Rearranging”. Artie Black, who shines on Tenor and bass clarinet is joined by Hunter Diamond who also plays tenor as well as flute. The quartet is rounded out with mainstays Matt Ulery on double bass and drummer Neil Hemphill. The band’s compositions are understated however the melodies are hypnotic and meditative. The opening track “Carrying The Stick” finds Black and Diamond in unison on tenor and flute. Ulery punciates the melody with deep grooves while drummer Hemphill splashes the tune with engaging cymbals. “Zoetic” kicks off with Black and Diamond both on tenor playing off each other. Ulery and Hemphill ease their way into focus. The remaining two tracks, “MyCelium” and “Motor Neurons” features Black and Diamond in duo format. The duo effortlessly interweave phrases and ideas. Overall an impressive release filled with minimalistic yet intimate recordings. While well known in Chicago this should expose the quartet to a wider audience.
https://wejazzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/furniture-of-the-mind-rearranging
Jamie Finlay – Sun Dogs [Wah Wah 45s]
Pianist/Composer Jamie Finlay dropped his first single back in 2005. It feels a bit wrong that we have waited so long for an album. “Sun Dogs” is his full length debut on Wah Wah 45s. Finlay has assembled an array of extraordinary musicians to lift his compositions to another level. Multi-instrumentalist Caitlin LM combines her blissful vocals and baritone sax to “Staring At The Sun”. Vocalist Ellen Beth Abdi is featured throughout this set. “Rain Will Come” is a spiritual jazz number where her vocals will stimulate your eardrums. “Destroy Create (Part 2)” is another highlight. The cosmic track features Abdi once again along with the vocals of Kemani Anderson. Finlay’s bass guitar rhythms are at the heart of the track. Trumpeter Bryan Corbett’s soloing along with MAtt Steele’s glorious rhodes provides a welcoming boost. “Parhellon” is a thematic tune that draws inspiration from Detroit techno. It all adds up to a marvelous album that will catapult it’s way into your rotation. My hope is that the wait isn’t so long for the next album.
9th September 2024
Nala Sinephro – Continuum 8 [Warp Records]
Andert Tysma – Tall Tall [Apollo Records]
Tommy The Cat – Warehouse Dub [Cat In The Bag Records]
Sub:liminal feat. Tempza – Stories In The Night Sky [Fokuz Recordings]
Archangel – Ravekid [Fokuz Recordings]
Feiertag – Persistence [R&S Records]
Gang Starr – It’z A Setup [Virgin]
Mad SKillz – Unseen World [Big Beat]
Stan Smith & Wipe The Needle – Movements [Inner Tribe Records]
Şatellites – Zülüf Dökülmüs Yüze [Batov Records]
Aliza – All The Way [Siyal Music]
Rayowa – In The Sunshine [The Disco Express]
Moods feat. High Høøps – Good Vibrations [Boogie Angst]
Crazy P – Keep On (Daniel Wang And Brennan Green “Vas Referens” Mix) [Paper Recordings]
Crazy P – Lie Lost (Maurice Fulton Remix) [2020 Vision]
Crazy P – Love On The Line [2020 Vision]
Divorce From New York – What´s Jazz [Tokonoma Records]
Rahaan – What You Are To Me [BBE Music]
Crackazat – Can’t Blame A Soul [Stay True Sounds]
Soren Skov Orbit – Naration [Frederiksberg Records]
Esteban Adame – On The Boulevard [UTx]
Rick Panzer – Pre-Stretch Warm-Up [BBE Music]
Greg Foat & Gigi Masin – The Fish Factory Sessions [Strut Records]
“The Fish Factory Sessions” from Greg Foat & Gigi Masin picks up where the 2022 release “Dolphin” left off. The four tack release features four sublime recordings filled with warmth and ambience. Foat displays impeccable touch and tenderness on “Viento Calido”. Masin is renowned for his ambient compositions and “Three Piece Suite” finds him at his best. The fifteen minute tune is a voyage of cascading melodies certain to take you on a peaceful journey. Masin’s emotive compositions combined Foat’s superb playing makes for a beautiful collaboration. Close your eyes, lean back and enjoy.
https://gregfoat.bandcamp.com/album/the-fish-factory-sessions
2nd September 2024
Steve Cobby – United States of Africa 2 [Déclassé]
Mistura Pura – C.da Deserto [Ubiquity Records]
Paul White – Peace In Chaos [R&S Records]
Floating Points Ensemble – Almost In Profile [Ninja Tune]
Rayowa – In The Sunshine [The Disco Express]
Freda Payne – Band Of Gold [Vintage Champagne Records]
Diana Ross – Love Hangover [Tamla Motown]
Henry Butler – L.A. Samba [MCA Impulse!]
Black Diamond – Say To Yourself [We Jazz Records]
Herbert feat. Momoko Gill – Fallen [Accidental Records]
Soul Clap feat. Khyenci – Amazement [Soul Clap Records]
Orlando Voorn – Power Of Beauty [Contrafact Records]
Elise – Poseidon (Greg Gauthier Dance Culture Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Roy Ayers – What’s The T? (Delfonic Edit) [BBE Music]
Matthaus – Scat Box [Stickman Records]
Jamie Finlay – Staring At The Sun [Wah Wah 45s]
Magro feat. Rapturous – Need a Friend [Sonar Kollektiv]
Rosie From The Block & Sean McCabe – Wake Up [Phuture Shock Musik]
Quiet Dawn – Follow Your Instincts Part 1 [First Word Records]
Scrimshire – 128bpm Rhodes MatE [Albert’s Favourites]
London Elektricity – Round The Corner (Landslide Remix) [Hospital Records]
Bungle – Receding [Scientific Records]
Nemy – Bad Timing [Rebel Music]
Unknown Artist – Blue Dream [Fokuz Recordings]