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16th January 2023

The Basic Soul Show

16th January 2023

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Jazzanova – Beyond The Dream (Musclecars Reimagination) [BBE Music]
True Yorker – Trying To Mimic Good Intentions [Planet 9]
Orlando Voorn – Immortal [Rhythm Cult]
Immersif – Analog Breakup [Apparel Music]
Inkswel & Colonel Red – Hold On 2 It (Moodymann Remix) [Compost Records]
G Force & Seiji – Vigorous Training [Reinforced Records]
Domu feat. Valerie Etienne – Sail Away With Me (Rima Vocal Remix) [Archive]
Dego – Don’t Stall [2000 Black]
Yuu Udagaw – Forever [Cyphon Recordings]
Three Ounces Of Love – Disco Man Pt 1 & 2 [Wewantsounds]
Antonio Carlos Jobim – Gabriela [Verve Records]
Astrud Gilberto – Baião [Perception Records/BBE Music]
Joyce with Mauricio Maestro – Ciclo Da Vida [Far Out Recordings]
Malcolm Strachan – The Wanderer [Haggis Records]
Zeñel – Laser Beam [Jazz Re:freshed]
Work Money Death – Pharaoh, Spirit Eternal [ATA Records]
Innerzone Orchestra ‎– People Make The World Go ‘Round [Talkin Loud]
John Beltran – Collage Of Dreams [All Good Music]
J-Felix feat. Victoria Port – Like a Queen [OVN Records]
Si Tew feat. Georgia Copeland – Until I Have It All [Atjazz Record Company]
tape_hiss – Code 6 [Darker Than Wax]

Simon Harrison

Cosmic Renaissance – Universal Language [Schema Records]

January 10, 2023

Cosmic Renaissance is a collective led by Italian Trombonist Gianluca Petrella. Patrella is one of the premier musicians of a vibrant Jazz community in Italy. Joining him here are frequent collaborators Mirco Rubegni on trumpet, bassist Riccardo Di Vinci, drummer Federico Scettri and percussionist Simone Padovani. This is a reduced lineup from Petrella’s Cosmic orchestra band and each member rises to the occassion. This ten track release features a landscape of strong rhythmnic vitality that blends the acoustic arrangements with electronics with impressive results. The title track “Universal Language” packs a punch with a hypnotic groove driven by Scettri. On top of that London Tenor Titan Soweto Kinch appears with rapid fire lyrics. “Wonder” is a mellow burner where Anna Bassy’s sultry vocals are layered with Petrella and Rubegni’s melodic phrasings. Kinch brings more lyrical fire on “Education”. The track builds to a fever pitch before leveling off into euphoric soundscapes. Gianluca’s imaginative arrangements are riped with spirited performances. The use of electronics are well placed and lifts these recordings to another level. Simply marvelous.

https://gianlucapetrella.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-renaissance-universal-language

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9th January 2023

The Basic Soul Show

9th January 2023

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Lucas Santtana feat. Flore Benguigui – The Fool On the Hill [NØ FØRMAT!]
Joe Probert – Redlights
Will & James Ragar – Forever [BBE Music]
Insólito UniVerso – Ventana Honda [Olindo Records]
Tunico – Galope [Far Out Recordings]
Opa – Totem [Milestone]
Matthew Halsall – Changing Earth [Gondwana Records]
Shamek Farrah & Norman Person – Aisha (Live) [BBE Music]
Hideyasu Terakawa Quartet feat. Hiroshi Fujii – Rerev (Live) [BBE Music]
Nuphlo – Hemisphere [Studio Rockers]
Leftlow – Distractions [Exit Records]
Dadan Karambolo – Toad In A Bucket [Regime Brigade]
The Maghreban feat. King Kashmere – M25 [Zoot]
Calm & Jimi Tenor – Big City Takes (Tapes Remix 5) [Hell Yeah]
Sweatson Klank – Pay Day [Friends Of Friends]
Mad Honey – Time Is On Our Side [Space Grapes]
Phenomenal Handclap Band – Burning Bridges (Prins Thomas Diskomiks) [Razor-N-Tape]
Kevin Reynolds – Fembehyahget [Yoruba Records]
South Beach Recycling – One Synth Wonder [Atjazz Record Company]
Turbojazz – Live At Apollo [Last Forever Records]
Tea White – Ephemeris [Stay True Sounds]

Simon Harrison

Dego – Love Was Never Your Goal [2000 Black]

January 4, 2023

Dego has become one of the most prolific prodcuers of the last twenty years. With his 2000black imprint he has consistently delivered a number of broken beat, soul and funk gems. Fresh off his 2021 release “The Negative Positive” he shows no sign of complacency with his latest, “Love Was Never Your Goal”. The nine track release features familiar contributors Kaidi Tathum, Matt Lord and Mr Mensah. In addition, fellow labelmate Samii adds warm and sultry vocals. “Start Again” features dazzling synths and Tathum on keys. Samii’s vocals are featured here also and throughout the disc. “Catch The Sun” is another highlight aligned with a laid back groove There’s four instrumental tracks here but “Warp 7” is the one for me. It features tasty guitar licks and keys from Matt Lord that elevates the funky groove. All in all it’s another strong release from Dego that you shouldn’t miss.

https://dego.bandcamp.com/album/love-was-never-your-goal

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2rd January 2023 – Best Of 2022 Part 3

The Basic Soul Show

2rd January 2023 - Best Of 2022 Part 3

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Melonyx – Energy (Zero T Instrumental Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Tommy The Cat – How The River Flows [E-Beamz]
Anwar – Feminine Flavour [MFC Records]
SBTRKT – Miss The Days [Save Yourself]
Kid Fonque X Jonny Miller feat. ASAP Shembe – Owahku (Bruk Rogers & Onj Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
Natalie Duncan feat. Lauren Marshall – Found Myself (WheelUP Remix) [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
Adriana and Bembe – This Is Me (Wipe the Needle Remix) [Da Lata Music]
Jonny Faith – Rare Move [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Turbojazz – The Standard [Last Forever Records]
Key Elements – Space [Sonar Kollektiv]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Thembi [Soul Bank Music]
Kwesi Yvorra feat. Heidi Vogel – Give Go Scenario [Jazz Re:Freshed]
Allysha Joy & Rara Zulu – Still Dreaming [First Word Records]
Sessa – Canção da Cura [Mexican Summer]
Panna Cotta – Sunrise [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Steady Weather feat. Kylie Auldist – Love Came Along [Darker Than Wax]
Diogo Strausz – Emancipação [Razor-N-Tape Reserve]
Laroye & Abi Flynn – Rise [Atjazz Record Company]
JKriv feat. Toribio – Shoulda Been Me (Alton Miller Remix) [Razor-N-Tape Reserve]
Osunlade – Black Woman Cry [Yoruba Records]
Komo B – Birds Flying High’ [EPM Music]
Kutiman & Elif Çağlar – Silkyway [Siyal Music]
Eye Of The High – Seismic Shift [First Word Records]
Lorenzo Morresi – Promenade [Rollover Milano Records]

Simon Harrison

26th December 2022 – Best Of 2022 Part 2

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26th December 2022 – Best Of 2022 Part 2

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OM Unit – Valium Tempo [Om Unit Self Released]
Hardkandy feat. Andy Platts – Stronger Stuff [Wah Wah 45s]
Scrimshire – Hornbeam [Albert’s Favourites]
Sefi Zisling – Welcome Sunset [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Dave & Omar – Starlight [Z Records]
Prins Thomas feat. Bugge Wesseltoft – Sunroof Down [Full Pupp]
Nu Genea – Marechià [NG]
Frankson feat. Kathrin deBoer – Mistaken [LxL,DxD]
Handbook feat. Hunam – Joie O Chagrin [Cascade Records]
Isatta Sheriff & Koralle – For Those Who Love [Melting Pot Music]
Dangermouse & Black Thought – No Gold Teeth [BMG]
Inkswel & The Snaglepuss feat. Dudley Perkins – Everything (Mr Scruff Remix) [Cosmocities Records]
John Beltran presents Sol Set – Sugarloaf [All Good Music Label]
Kaidi Tatham feat. Robert Mitchell – Sooretama [First Word Records]
Str4ta feat. Emma-Jean Thackray – Lazy Days [Brownswood Recordings]
Quiet Dawn feat. Oliver Night – Change Must Come [First Word Records]
Stefano De Santis – Sick With Rhyme [Ramrock Red Records]
Charlie Stacey – Music Is Healing [Night Dreamer]
Chip Wickham – The Hit [Gondwana Records]
Batavia Collective – Propulsion [R&S Records]
NTEIBINT – True [Eskimo Recordings]
Mark E – Swimming Through A Diamond [Delusions Of Grandeur]
Luke Vibert – Surrounded By Neighbours [Hypercolour]
Crackazat – Evergreen [Freerange Records]
LyricL – When You Read This (Atjazz Galaxy Art Remix) [Makin’ Moves]
Titeknots – You Nowhere [Press Something Play Something]
Harvey Sutherland feat. DāM-FunK – Feeling Of Love [House Anxiety]

Simon Harrison

Myele Manzanza – Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.3 – Unfold [Deepmatter]

December 22, 2022

New Zealand native Myele Manzanza demonstrates that not only is he an accomplished drummer but a premier producer as well. Now living in London, Manzanza enlisted his new London mates as well as a few friends from back home for his latest release. While Volume’s 1 and 2 of “Crisis and Opportunity” leaned toward jazz compositions, Vol 3 shifts towards beats and electronics and the results are nothing short of brilliant. The opener “Child” and “Unfold” features fellow New Zealander Rachel Fraser. The latter builds with boundless energy while Fraser’s warm vocals serves as the perfect compliment. “Therapy” is another banger with infectious beats that features UK don Omar. “Silencing The Sun” features the feathery vocals of rising star Wallace. Other notable vocalists include China Moses and Rosie Frater Taylor. If you’re not familiar with Lewis Moody then I suggest you check out his band Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange. Moody recorded and mixed this project while also applying his wizardry on keys and synths. With only nine tracks you’re left wanting more but you’ll Have a blast listening nonetheless.

https://myelemanzanza.bandcamp.com/album/crisis-opportunity-vol-3-unfold

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19th December 2022 – Best Of 2022 Part 1

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19th December 2022 - Best Of 2022 Part 1

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Fernando Falcao – Curimāo (Acid Mondays Temple Edit)
Gaoulé Mizik – A Ka Titine (Dam Swindle Remix) [Heist Recordings]
Moton Records Inc. – Uno (Marc Roberts Edit) [Moton]
Paul Fathy – Funky Baby Love [Favorite Recordings]
Tony Jackson – Steppin’ Out On The Groove [Freestyle Records]
Eddie Holman – Holy Ghost [BBE Music]
Courtial With Errol Knowles – Don’t You Think It’s Time [Mad About Records]
Grady Tate – Lady Love [Diplomats Of Soul]
Charles Stepney – Step On Step [International Anthem]
Hermeto Pascoal – Flor do Amor [Far Out Recordings]
Maria de Fátima – Bahia Com H [Altercat Records]
Wanda – E Vem O Sol [Vampi Soul]
Joyce with Mauricio Maestro – Coração Sonhador [Far Out Recordings]
Robin Jones And His Quintet – Denga [Jazz Room Records]
Brunno – Bossa [Notes On A Journey]
Toró Instrumental – Dunas [Musica Macondo]
Quintaessencia – Serrado [Mr Bongo]
David Wertman, Sun Ensemble – Flute Song [BBE Music]
Tony Lavorgna & The St. Thomas Quartet – Chameleon [Jazz Room Records]
Ian Carr With Nucleus – Ariadne [Be With Records]
Per Husby Septett – The Peacemaker [BBE Music]

Simon Harrison

VA – Neujazz 2 [Sonar Kollektiv]

December 15, 2022

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

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