A rare kind of record that manages to honor a centuries-old heritage while feeling like a new classic in the world of global jazz.
Tag: Jazz
‘Expansive, intimate, eclectic.’ | Interview with Shai Maestro
Stripped back to just piano and voice, Gloria offers a masterclass in raw emotional resonance from one of contemporary jazz’s most visionary pianists.
Underground Spiritual Game – OF TIME [Review]
Brooklyn-based trio Underground Spiritual Game has delivered a great debut with OF TIME, an album deeply rooted in the world of Ethio-jazz.
The Noah Peterson Soul-Tet – The Real Deal [Review]
Ultimately, The Real Deal doesn’t try too hard to impress. On the contrary is sounds confident and grounded and more importantly true to its vibe.
Plants That Grow At Night – Frogging The Cosmos (Act 2) [Review]
Plants That Grow At Night are back with “Frogging The Cosmos (Act 2)” where the raw, sweating energy of a live rhythm section is balanced by the warmth of sweet analogue synths.
‘Expressive, lyrical, mystical.’ | Interview with Philipp Maria Rosenberg
This one is not for your relaxed jazz playlist. It’s filled with emotion. Pathos. The last thing it will make you feel is relaxed.
‘Atmosphere. Rhythm. Exploration.’ | Interview with iota
The Greek band iota delivers “Aspect” as part of their album See Your Universe. Expect a moody, beautifully minimal melodic riff, microtuning-heavy improvs, and a smooth bass driven groove.
Wheeler Newman- I Hit My Limit [Review]
A testament of wordless storytelling, a track which proves that a musical arrangement done right can say so much stuff without a single lyric.
‘Soulful, honest, melancholic, yet playful.’ | Intreview with Cosima Olu
Balancing between nu-jazz and indie R&B, Stockholm’s own Cosima Olu has given us In Between, a project driven by deep, sophisticated rhythms that glide on velvet-smooth arrangements, soulful deliveries and sweet, jazzy horn lines.
‘Bizarre, Dynamic, Visionary’ | Interview with Plants That Grow At Night
Get ready for ‘Frogging The Cosmos (Act 1)’, a rare blend filled with rich grooves, sweet psychedelic undertones, and masterful improvisations that defy easy categorization.
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