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Alina Bzhezhinska and Tony Kofi – Altera Vita [BBE Music]
When it comes to Jazz duos, the tenor sax and the harp probably isn’t the first combination you think of. That said, the pairing of Tenor saxophonist Tony Kofi and harpist Alina Bzhezhinska is a heavenly match indeed. “Altera Vita” is a divine recording of two musicians submerging into a cohesive duo creating crisp yet warm compositions. “Tu Vides” begins with meditative percussion that the duo also contributes to the set. Kofi follows up with a seductive solo intertwined with Bzhezhinska’s gentle phrases. While her touch is tender she manipulates the strings for a bigger sound. “Audite Me – Hear Me” opens with the superb Muriel Grossman on the tanpura bass. The Middle Eastern rhythms combined with Kofi’s solo creates a spiritual jazz vibe. Bzhezhinska spins out phrases that bring it all together. Two great performances result in a marvelous recording. This will certainly inspire repeated listens.
27th May 2024
JJ Whitefield & Forced Meditation – Spectral Realms [Jazzman Records]
The Selenites Band – Crush Rotten Fruit [Stereophonk]
Chet Baker – Party Is Over [Right Tempo]
Finn Rees – Expansion [Mr Bongo]
Jay Richford & Gary Stevan – Having Fun [Schema]
Emile Londonien – Nympheas [Naïve Records]
Lau Ro – Lugar [Far Out Recordings]
Inês Loubet – Haja Paciência [Albert’s Favourites]
Astairé – Greener Days [Root Records]
Rasa – Questions In My Mind [Backatcha Records]
Maxx Traxx – Don’t Touch It [BBE]
Chaka Khan – Eye To Eye [Warner Bros. Records]
Common & Pete Rock – Wise Up
Manuel Tur – Shadowgraph (Yuu Udagawa Remix) [Spaced Repetitions]
Culross Close – Attachments [Esencia]
2000Black feat. Samii – Circus Ride [2000Black]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Traveling [Antipodean Records]
China Charmeleon & Sio – Little Me (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
Quiet Dawn feat. Bembe Segue – All Around [First Word Records]
Alton Miller feat. Giinga Flame – Vibe Check [Mister Bear Records]
Nicola Conte – Umoja (Joaquin’s Sacred Rhythm Dub) [Far Out Recordings]
Mr Raoul K – Loni kè [Compost Records]
Tryangle Man – Everything [Tryangle Man Records]
Sly5thAve – Liberation [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Sylvestor Uzoma Onyejiaka, aka Sly5thAve expands on his love of orchestral compositions with “Liberation”. Onyejiaka’s third solo album begins as a suite of orchestral soulful compositions filled with heavenly strings and high hat cymbals. The disc takes on the feel of a film score that captures the essence of sly’s personal journey. “Water Suite” breaks into four parts. The opener “Thirst” is filled with funky brass arrangements. Peter Knudsen compliments the horns with sparkling guitar rhythms. Act two showcases a smaller ensemble but packs a punch nevertheless. “No, No, No, PT 2” is a funky remake of the Destiny’s Child hit that features soulful horn soloing from Jonathan Mones. “Monoxide” has funky hip-hop inspired basslines courtesy of MonoNeon and MacKenzie on vocals. Onyejiaka demonstrates his skills as a composer as well as an arranger. This cinematic release is a portrait of his vision that will certainly resonate with you.
https://sly5thavenue.bandcamp.com/album/liberation
20th May 2024
Dina Ögon – Jag Vill Ha Allt [Playground Music]
Bruno Berle – Te Amar Eterno [Far Out Reecordings]
Baiana – Saudade Samba [Baiana Records]
Amanda Whiting – No Turning Back [First Word Records]
Finn Rees – Looking Up [Mr Bongo]
Potatohead People feat. Shafiq Husayn & Ivan Ave – Angelwings [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Guru feat. Bahamadia – Respect The Architect [Chrysalis]
Clyde Beats – Unconditional [Atjazz Record Company]
Forss – Funk For Nerds [Sonar Kollektiv]
Zero T – Jazz Type Thing [V Recordings]
Lay-Far – The Breath Of Ocean (Marco Lazovic Remix) [STVOL/In-Beat-Ween Music]
Myth – Bumble Bee [Computer Integrated Audio]
Skygaze – Wagwan (Divorce From New York Remix) [Flumo Recordings]
Bruk Rogers feat. Wipe The Needle – Jelly Head [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Cyclonix – I Need (Dub) [Ascii Trax]
Murky Waters – Check Yourself [Main Squeeze]
musclecars – There’s Space For Us All [BBE Music]
Sonic Juncture – Can’t I Just Be? (Alton Miller Remix) [Dealt With Records]
Lea Lisa – Poem For The Lost Souls [Smallville Records]
All Is Well – Tranquility (Yuu Udagawa Remix) [Compost Records]
Emanative – Messimalism (Above Thought) [Home Planet Recordings]
Jorge Bezzera – Reverence [Atjazz Record Company]
Marijata – Otanhunu [Soundway Records]
Franck Biyong feat. Mary May – Lipanda [Tangential Music]
Jimi Tenor & Aura Safari – Sensory Blending [Hell Yeah Recordings]
Finnish multi-instrumentalist Jimi Tenor and Italian collective Aura Safari met at a party in Perugia where Tenor was set to perform. Within days they decided to go into the studio. They emerged from that session with “Sensory Blending”. The nine track release is filled with retro soul jazz compositions. On “Bodily Synesthesia”, Tenor’s seductive sax soloing along with his soft crooning sets the mood of a dark lit smokey jazz club. “My Bluebell” is a simmering soul jazz number with a heavenly flute solo from Tenor. It’s also highlighted by the vocals of Toimi Tytti. “Gimlet” is a light and airy samba where Tenor’s flute dances over the melody. Aura Safari are an impressive set of musicians who came in with great ideas and formed instant chemistry. Pour yourself a glass of wine, kick back and relax to this engaging album.
Bruk Rogers – Loopholes [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Cian McCann aka Zero T made his mark in the drum n bass arena. He has a number of recordings on the 4Hero label Reinforced records. He ventured into Bruk during the pandemic and his first release landed on renowned Bruk DJ/Producer Afronaut’s label. Alas, Bruk Rodgers was born. “Loopholes”, the full length debut on Tru-thoughts spans various genres with broken beat as the centerpiece. “Deusa” is ignited by latin rhythms and the warmth of vocalist Roberta Silva. “Feel Alright” is bubbling with broken beat rhythms that features rapper Jswiss and pianist Onj. “Jelly Head” is another banger filled with dazzling synths that features Wipe The Needle. This is an infectious album that’s filled with bangers and shines a light on club culture.
13th May 2024
Clyde Beats feat. Jane Hamilton – It’s True [Atjazz Record Company]
Clyde Beats – THOSE Girls [Atjazz Record Company]
Steve Cobby – Sepulveda [Déclassé]
Duckett feat. Patricia Edwards – Melts All In Me [Accidental]
Resolution 88 – Final Approach [Synthethesia]
Radiohop feat. Finn Peters – Tribute [Wicked Wax]
The Brkn Record feat Anthony Joseph – Indifference [BBE Music]
The Voices Of East Harlem – Little People [Sunshine Records]
Vinícius Mendes – Meu Canário Vizinho Azul [Notes On A Journey]
Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly – Mestizx [International Anthem x Nonesuch]
Bruk Rogers – Get Low [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Finn Irregular feat. Monique Araujo – Feel Free (NameBrandSound Remix) [CoOp Presents]
Quiet Dawn feat. LyricL – Celebrate [First Word Records]
Mulholland – 4UrSins
2fox feat. Laville – Elevation [Soul Clap Records]
Jazzanova – Mwela, Mwela (Here I Am) [Jazzanova Compost Records]
Bread & Souls feat. Rich Medina & Bembe Segue – Working On It [Mashibeats]
Magic Number – All I Ever Wanted (Atjazz Astro Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Suffocate SA – Mementos Of Spirit [Stay True Sounds]
Magnetic Machines – People [BBE Music]
Mark E – Rapid Eye Movement [Merc]
Fred Everything – Love, Care, Kindness & Hope [Lazy Days Recordings]
Leo Sayer – Easy To Love [Chrysalis]
Mark Williamson – I Need You [Favorite Recordings]
Coke Escovedo – If I Ever Lose This Heaven [Mercury]
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.
6th May 2024
PFM feat. MC Conrad – The Western [Good Looking Records]
Seba feat. MC Conrad – Planetary Funk Alert [Good Looking Records]
United Future Organization – Loud Minority (Alex Reece Remix) [Talkin’ Loud]
Bruk Rogers feat. Ishfaq – South Facing [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Bruk Rogers feat. LyricL & Andrea Clarke – Pioneers [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Sentinel 793 – Tomorrow’s World [Phuture Shock Musik]
Cyclonix – Who In Charge [Ascii Trax]
Skwirl – Street Dickens [Cold Busted]
Potatohead People feat. Kendra Dias – Everything U Need [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Nas & DJ Premier – Define My Name
Farma G & Wish Master feat. Da Regiment – Amigos [False Idols]
Madlib feat. Black Thought & Your Old Droog – Reekyod
Tom Jarmey – Dusk [Oath]
Norio Maeda – Donpan Bushi [Wewantsounds]
Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination & Brass – Head-Egg [Polydor]
Insxght – Trapped Soul [Jazz Re:freshed]
Divorce From New York – Fake Ensemble [Tokonoma Records]
Don Glori – All Seeds [DeepMatter Records]
Sam Q’s Nightpatrol – Birdbrain (Saxo Y Dub)
Margaret Singana – Why Did You Do It Miles Away]
Jimmy The Twin – Midnight Shuffle [Boogie Cafe]
Beatsbyhand feat. Rona Ray – Say Yes (Jimpster Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
Alton Miller – Around the Corner [Mister Bear Records]
Transmission Towers – Sparse [É Soul Cultura]
Ilija Rudman – Heroina’s Atom Heart [Isle Of Jura Records]
29th April 2024
Bread & Souls feat. Rich Medina & Bembe Segue – Working On It (LTJ Xperience Remix) [Mashibeats]
Aurra – Perfect Date [Family Groove]
Another Taste feat. Sarina Voorn – Anything You Want [Space Grapes]
Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK – San Diago (Rahaan Remix) [Compost Records]
Jazzanova – Boom Clicky Boom Klack (Mr. Scruff Vocal Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Divorce From New York feat. Quiet Dawn – Brick Lane [Tokonoma Records]
Quiet Dawn – It’s All About Freedom [First Word Records]
Shaka feat. Eve – Sacred Nightfall [Mate]
Paris Cesvette & Muzikman Edition feat. Lifford – Your Smile [Dafia Records]
Bonbon Vodou – Cérémonie du Piment Piment [Heavenly Sweetness]
Sababa 5 – Ashkamoni [Batov Records]
RAH & The Ruffcats – MoonSun [Sonar Kollektiv]
Ronnie April’s Positive Energy – Diamonds For Ida [Jazz Room Records]
Peter Daniel Quartets – Miles Around [Music Factory Records]
Gino Marinacci – Life [Right Tempo]
Grupo Ébano – Pé No Chão [BBE Music]
Toco – Vento Doce [Schema Records]
Inês Loubet – Olha O Rio [Albert’s Favourites]
Rubel feat. Milton Nascimento – Lua de Garrafa [Mr Bongo]
The Offline – Les Cavaliers [DeepMatter Records]
Rhythm Rhyme Revolution – Summertime (NuAcid Funk Part 1) [BBE Music]
Mikahl Anthony – Deep Ain’t It [R&S Records]
Clyde Beats feat. Oveous – Hello World [Atjazz Record Company]
Farma G & Wish Master feat. Sonnyjim – Creme De La Creme [False Idols]
Duckett feat. Patricia Edwards – Melts All In Me [Accidental]