nejrup: manda
Francisco Espregueira
Nejrup, a Copenhagen-based newcomer, is releasing his debut EP this week. Manda merges contemporary house with space-age jazz & broken beat and his backed a trademark remix from London soul stalwart K15.
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tiago frúgoli ensemble: casa
Francisco Espregueira
Originally released in 2017, Casa from Tiago Frúgoli’s Ensemble crosses borders to reach a wider, and deserved, audience through Fresh Selects. The album is the most spontaneous work of his discography, composed around the concept of home.
Read Moremark de clive-lowe: heritage II
Francisco Espregueira
The half-Japanese half-New Zealander, Mark de Clive-Lowe presents his new album Heritage II - the partner and second installment to his critically acclaimed album Heritage, a deeply personal exploration of his Japanese cultural and ancestral roots.
Read Moreruby rushton: ironside
Francisco Espregueira
Recorded over a 2 day session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, Ironside is Ruby Rushton’s 4th studio album and probably their most complete work to date. The Tenderlonious-led jazz quartet, continues to push boundaries, and lead the way, with this new genre defying record, released through 22a.
Read Morekiefer: bridges
Francisco Espregueira
Kiefer’s new EP, Bridges, whilst remaining truthful to his jazz and hip hop roots - following the fantastic Happysad full length - is an opportunity to take his sound in new directions.
Read Moremarch '19: recap
Francisco Espregueira
March is typically a month, in which, an overwhelming amount of great music is released. As the great work of independent artists and labels further spans worldwide, it is truly remarkable the amount of original, creative and groovy inputs we are constantly receiving at o sótão.
Read Morecykada: cykada
Francisco Espregueira
Comprising of members of Maisha, Ezra Collective, Myriad Forest, Undergrooveland and Don Kipper, Cykada combines electronic and live music with global inspiration from West Africa to Eastern Europe in their self-titled release, courtesy of Astigmatic Records.
Read Moreeumir deodato: os catedráticos 73
Francisco Espregueira
The legendary work of Eumir Deodato is, once again, reissued with the stamp of Far Out Recordings label. Following Ataque - originally from 1965 and reissued by the same label in late 2018 -, Os Catedráticos 73 album travels thirty-six years in time to be remastered and repressed in vinyl.
Read Morepedro: she is
Francisco Espregueira
Following last year’s collaborative EP with Jenna Camille Pedro returns with another jazzy release through Wolf Music Recordings. She Is EP flows effortlessly in a canvas of modern jazz and electronic vibes, with piano keys floating over a rugged aesthetic.
Read Moreculross close: forgotten ones
Francisco Espregueira
Released through Esencia, Forgotten Ones is the new album from the experimental London-based quintet Culross Close, led by master K15 (a.k.a. Kieron Ifill). Following Home, released in 2016, the new project further delves into the band’s experimentation on ambiance, electronic and jazz elements.
Read Moresarah tandy: infection in the sentence
Francisco Espregueira
Once again, strengthening the vibrant jazz scene flowing from London, Jazz re:freshed announced another great project, composed by a young and prodigious musician. Sarah Tandy’s Infection In The Sentence is shaped by London's thriving and diverse live music scene, where jazz is the shared language in an ever-shifting musical landscape.
Read Moreorganic pulse ensemble: transcending the sum
Francisco Espregueira
Released in January, the self titled EP from Organic Pulse Ensemble was a sublime prelude to the debut album from this modern spiritual-jazz-infused “onesemble”. Hailing from northern Sweden, Gustav Horneij is the man behind the project, dropping Transcending The Sum, his first official album.
Read Morekokoroko: kokoroko
Francisco Espregueira
In the past two years, expectations grew worldwide for new music from the all-star KOKOROKO collective. Their new self titled release is an ode to the foundations laid by Fela Kuti, Tony Allen and Ebo Taylor; a sublime Afrobeat record that pays homage to the West African greats through a jazz-rooted approach.
Read More14kt: the power of same
Francisco Espregueira
Known for his deft, soulful hip hop production, 14KT has broadened his palate for his First Word Records debut, releasing The Power of Same featuring Muhsinah and remixes from Kaidi Tatham. This is the first offering from his upcoming jazz-influenced project IAMABEENIE, to be released in the forthcoming months.
Read Morezara mcfarlane with dennis bovell: east of the river nile
Francisco Espregueira
Once again recording for Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings label, Zara McFarlane is back linking up with legendary producer Dennis Bovell for a new single: East Of The River Nile.
Read Morefebruary '19: recap
Francisco Espregueira
February was rich in anthems that we will hear far beyond this month. We composed a playlist of 50 tracks to summarize the best ingredients we were able to use on this special cocktail. Eclectic as always: jazz, electronic, hip hop and soul music from all over the world.
Read Moreruby rushton: eleven grapes
Francisco Espregueira
Dropping on March 1st, 22a presents a two-track 7" single from the Tenderlonious-led jazz quartet Ruby Rushton. Eleven Grapes is the prelude for the upcoming IRONSIDE, their 4th studio album and the collective’s most complete work to date, recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
Read Moretheon cross: fyah
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moremark de clive-lowe: heritage
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moreseed ensemble: driftglass
Francisco Espregueira
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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