Dego’s latest album, released by his own 2000Black imprint, is a focused, strip down affair that benefits greatly from extensive lead vocals courtesy of his latest collaborator, rising star Samii.
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The highly respected Japanese trumpeter Takuya Kuroda just dropped a brand new mini-album via the London-based First Word Records. Midnight Crisp sees Takuya Kuroda displaying his unique hybrid sound, blending soulful jazz, funk, post-bop, fusion and hip hop.
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Don Glori’s debut album, Welcome, is a kaleidoscopic free dive into his world, featuring 8 recordings of revolving jazz, Brazilian, soul and funk inspired compositions spinning together and blurring into a genre bending slew of new music.
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Scents of UK jazz and London nightlife in the impressive self-titled debut from Caytra. Originally formed from a basement jam, the instrumental trio is a timestamp of each member's uniqueness and symbiosis showcasing a blend of hip hop, funk, jazz and rock music.
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Following the widespread international success of the first volume, which topped jazz charts around the globe, the Blue Note Re:imagined project returns with a second chapter infusing the spirit of the new UK jazz generation into the legendary label’s iconic catalogue.
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September ‘22 playlist is composed by 50 tracks summarizing many different releases and artists we’ve showcased here. The quality is very high, we’re not modest about it. Every each one of these artists have something real to tell you.
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Collettivo Immaginario’s debut LP, entitled Trasforma, was just released by Domanda Music and expresses their explorations through the traditions of eclectic jazz, funk and electronica, distilling the ebullient energy of the trio’s acclaimed live performances into a lush and cinematic studio album.
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Building upon their previous releases, the Emile Londonien trio improves their approach to sound, delivering what can be considered their most solid work to date. Jazz Contenders hides surprises at every corner you take, introducing different elements with fluidity.
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David Versace is a talented keyboardist, producer and composer that just released his debut LP Okra on La Sape Records. Another export from the increasingly fervent musical shores of Australia, Versace’s sonic choices range from jazz and samba to ambient works and the odd dance-floor heater.
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Clear Path Ensemble hails all the way from Wellington, New Zealand, presenting their sophomore project that follows a soothing self-titled record released in 2020. Led by percussionist Cory Champion, the band expresses a myriad of influences in their new album Solar Eclipses.
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Although we were out for most of August, this month was rich in new releases from some of the most exciting artists in the independent music realm. There are infinite layers of music always to be discovered. The deeper we dig the less we actually know.
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SAUL’s Mutualism dropped two weeks ago via Rhythm Section and is shaped by a well crafted fusion of jazz, electronic and broken beat music, this seven-track record signals two musicians at the height of their artistic expression.
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Divorce From New York pairs up with London-based High Praise imprint to present a brand new LP entitled Sausalito. Much like its predecessor, the spanish producer is able to create a rich web of broken beat flavours, uplifting sonics and syncopated rhythms - melding elements of jungle, house and bruk with jazz sensibilities.
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A mutual love for 60s and 70s Italian soundtrack and library music brought Lorenzo Morresi & Tenderlonious together in a sublime project entitled Cosmica Italiana. The duo conceives a new approach to the genre, delving into contemporary analogue inspired arrangements combined with experimental and joyful 'tongue-in-cheek' sounds.
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Don’t Rush The Process, adding to an already impressive catalogue, is a body of work that falls within the cracks of jazz and dance music, exemplifying modern British black brilliance; uncompromising, innovative, groundbreaking, intricately sophisticated and deeply funky.
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We’ve been writing for a while about musicians like K15, Jitwam, Henry Wu or Felipe Gordon. Their new projects represent new approaches to their, already, immense talent and vision. But, as always, we are about new stuff. All in an eclectic 35-track selection.
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Sol Set present an album that arrives just in time for all those escapades in the sand, the long meanders in the deep blue, the hangs with friends and strangers alike.
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K15 presents another scenic music piece composed by four chapters that expose the trademark palette of colors of the british genius. In Your Absence is an emotional affair that blends a melancholic sentiment with supreme instrumentation and sonic choices.
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Released by XVI Records, this record sees the Leeds-based multi-instrumentalist ascending to a new spiritual plane. Surmacz presents a lush sound palette that blends electronic elements with organic and emotional textures.
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Hio closes the trilogy with a new chef d'œuvre: WHO. This final piece is all about self-discovery; finding your true self in a world that advocates for standardization - completing the "WHO - AM - I" question that Hio proposes in his current output.
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