zeñel: zeñel 5ive
Francisco Espregueira
Jazz re:freshed is back with another 5IVE edition, following important references left in the previous records by the likes of Ashley Henry, Nubya Garcia, Jas Kayser, Richard Spaven and many others. The British imprint and collective presents Zeñel - a London-based quartet which utilises a unique approach to computer-based performance, allowing them to create a poetic combination of jazz improvisation and electronic music.
Zeñel 5IVE is comprised by 6 tracks that reflect the band’s approach. Their style is centred around sounds seldom heard in live band contexts, drawing upon a plethora of electronic production styles including grime, UK drill, afrobeats and future bass. Jazzy compositions, like “Semantic Shifts” or “Boss Drum” blend well with more electronic textures, present in “5db Freestyle” or “Laser Beam”. All wrapped by brilliant instrumentals and an organized and groovy ‘chaos’. Available on Bandcamp, courtesy of Jazz re:freshed.
Trumpet, FX, Production: Laurence Wilkins
Keyboards: Jay Verma
Keyboards: Alex Wilson
Drums: Zoe Pascal