As one of the key players of the London jazz scene, the tubist Theon Cross has been showcasing, over the last few years, his artistic brilliance, participating in essential contemporary jazz projects. On Fyah, Cross paves the gap between more traditional jazz styles and dance music.
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Heritage is a deep and personal exploration of Mark de Clive-Lowe’s Japanese roots translated in a 7 track-project, deep diving into his ancestry through the lens of jazz, electronica and beats in collaboration with his LA band of world-class musicians.
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SEED Ensemble, led by composer, arranger and alto saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, explores a blend of genres through both original compositions and arrangements, with such talent that we might be facing an essential record in the identity of the British jazz scene.
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The drummer, producer and rapper Kassa Overall is a name that, somehow, played away from our extended radar. His new album, released in the middle of January, attests a diverse musical identity capable of joining contemporary hip hop with jazz.
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The Addition Of Strangeness is the debut album from Israeli jazz pianist Doron Segal. Recorded in Berlin, the album has 9 tracks that showcase Doron's ability and technicality as a composer and as a great pianist.
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The Phantom Ensemble was formed in Bristol, England and consists of 3 members; Simiah - on MPC - leads their ideological approach while Dan Somers - on keys - and Craig Crofton - on tenor & soprano sax - give a sublime instrumental texture to it.
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January went by like a dream with an eclectic soundtrack, suited for different parts of this month’s plot. The BPM’s changed through 50 tracks and with them the vibes flowed up and down in a frenzy way. Just like those escalators in the picture, full of people, crossing Hong Kong, a world away from here.
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The Paradox Ensemble was formed in 2013 by trumpeter Nick Walters, bringing together some of his closest musical collaborators from various projects he was involved in. After a debut release entitled Entanglement on Efpi Records, the project returns with the album Awakening, released by 22a.
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Jazzvolution is a series of instrumental compilations which explore the deep connections between hip hop and jazz. Each compilation focuses on the progression of the art of beatmaking. The Chapter Two of the series arrives 5 years after the first one, featuring a well selected cast of talents.
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From an artist in his seventies, you probably wouldn’t expect to hear an album like this. Coming out next friday, Poison Fruit is Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti - one third of cult Rio jazz-funk trio Azymuth - first solo album in over twenty years, mixing a traditional samba compass with jazz influences and space age electronics.
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No More Normal, coming out next friday, is Swindle’s highly awaited album, released by the magnificent Brownswood Recordings. His artistry reaches a superb level, grasping the different sides of the vivid UK music scene.
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Urban Waves Records proudly introduces us to Organic Pulse Ensemble, a modern jazz "onesemble" from Sweden. Each song is organically created, written and every instrument is recorded live. Everything done by one person.
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Stomping Off From Greenwood highlights Ward’s skills as a writer and arranger with a set of eight new compositions that explore this unique two-guitar instrumentation, which blends the acoustic and electronic sonic worlds.
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Jazz re:freshed is releasing its latest album on the 5ive EP series, this time focusing on the talent of London-based trombonist and producer Rosie Turton. After exploring the eclectic music scenes of London and New York to the Himalayas of India, the EP showcases her individual and unique voice as a performer.
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The best we've heard and wrote about during this month. December brought us the electronic vibes of Prequel, Kamaal Williams, Contours, Kaidi Tatham Mark de Clive-Lowe or Vertiqua. We felt that jazz never left them and they keep driving us to it in modern forms.
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Originally released as a 5 track EP in early 2011, Mark de Clive-Lowe reissues Leaving this Planet as a full length compilation. Collaborations, one-offs, B-sides, remixes and other bonuses from the LA-based renowned producer.
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Pianist and producer Kamaal Williams (a.k.a. Henry Wu) is releasing tomorrow a new 12″’ featuring two tracks - “New Heights” and “Snitches Brew”. He continues to flow creativity and new perspectives within his influences of 70’s jazz, hip hop and electronic bounce.
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A cold November went by under the hundreds of warm sounds that trembled through our walls. Picking the best photographs after a month’s hiatus, we also carefully selected 70 tracks reviewing the best we've showcased in here during this month.
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Lights on a collaborative project between the Polish jazz septet EABS and Tenderlonious. Kraksa/Svantetic is a special first-take record released with the quality stamp of 22a. For jazz aficionados.
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Far Out Recordings drops another overlooked masterpiece from one of the greatest minds in brazilian instrumental music. Pedra do Espia is edited for the first time in vinyl format, reminding us about the infinite gold produced in Brazil on the past decades.
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