As we were expecting, the Energy Exchange Ensemble makes a bold statement as pioneers of contemporary, organically crafted dance music rooted in the spirit of collaboration and improvised jam-style musicianship. Energy Exchange Records Vol. 1 pays homage to the transcultural projects curated by the iconic ECM label, capturing the passionate essence of spontaneity and connecting the dots between London, Berlin, Melbourne and other contemporary movements. This debut is a fully realized work deeply anchored by a core house band composed by some of the most influential artists of this decade of jazz renaissance. Ziggy Zeitgeist, Cody Curry, Allysha Joy, Lewis Moody, Oscar Jerome and many more.

Recorded across three different cities over the span of 12 months, the Energy Exchange Ensemble emerged from countless impromptu after-hours sessions guided by the Energy Exchange Records production team. Their collective passion for transcendental dancefloor experiences and a unique blend of retro-futurism, where analogue meets futuristic soundscapes, is palpable throughout the album. Traditional instruments made of wood, steel, and animal skins seamlessly fuse with the elusive realm of electronic music, creating a captivating soundscape that invites listeners on a journey through the realms of creativity and spontaneity. Energy Exchange Records Vol. 1 is one of the records of 2023. Available on vinyl.

Lewis Moody - Keys, Synths
Ziggy Zeitgeist - Drums, Programming
Oscar Jerome - Guitar, Vocals
Eric Owusu - Vocals
Allysha Joy - Vocals
Cody Currie - Vocals, Keys
Matthew Hayes - Bass
Rudi Creswick - Bass
Szabolcs Bognar - Keys
Kaidi Akinnibi - Woodwinds
Fahni Zahar - Flute
Erica Tucceri - Flute
Javier Fredes - Percussion
Rachelle Jeanty - Vocals

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