jazzbois & gnork: gnork meets the jazzbois (in random places)
Francisco Espregueira
A chance meeting turned into something lasting when Jazzbois & Gnork reconnect on Gnork Meets The Jazzbois (In Random Places), released via Blunt Shelter Records. What began back in 2022 as an offhand jam session — jazz trio fresh from rehearsal, producer mid-bike ride — quietly evolved into a full-length collaboration shaped by time, distance, and return. Blunt Shelter, known for its left-leaning blend of jazz, house, and beat culture, proves once again it’s a natural home for projects that sit comfortably between scenes rather than inside them.
The record feels lived-in and unforced. Jazzbois’ warm, fluid musicianship drifts effortlessly through Gnork’s house-rooted, groove-forward sensibility, creating a sound that’s both loose and locked in. Soulful motifs surface, disappear, and resurface again, echoing the story behind the sessions themselves. There’s no rush here, no need to shout — just a quiet confidence that comes from letting jazz and dance music meet on equal ground. It’s a reunion album in spirit, but more than that, it’s a snapshot of shared momentum, captured at exactly the right moment. Available on vinyl.