Jazz-meets-West African rhythms on KOKOROKO’s debut EP
Led by, trumpeter and visual artist Sheila Maurice-Grey, the West African influenced jazz group returns with their four-song debut EP on Brownswood.
Author: TJ Gorton
On The Corner Records celebrates International Women’s Day w/ exclusive music & art
On The Corner Records celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day (March 8, 2019) with an exclusive two track release featuring three of the labels most forward-thinking female musicians, as well as a limited-edition print from the brilliant Victoria Topping.
London’s cosmic jazz crusaders Cykada release debut album
The experimental London-based sextet, featuring members of Maisha, Ezra Collective, Myriad Forest, Undergrooveland, Family Atlantica, Where Pathways Meet, and Don Kipper are set to release their debut album this March.
Seeds Of Fulfillment’s 1981 Rare Jazz-Funk Album Reissued
Mo-Jazz Records (Tramp Records imprint) releases a welcomed reissue of the 1981 highly obscure jazz-funk LP from the Ohio-based septet Seeds Of Fulfillment.
Vocalist Zara McFarlane & dub pioneer Dennis Bovell team up on “East of the River Nile”
Brownswood recording artist and extremely talented London-based vocalist Zara McFarlane teams up with reggae producer and innovator Dennis Bovell on a new rendition of Augustus Pablo’s 1977 dub classic “East of the River Nile.”
1977 West African Funk classic ‘Funky Rob Way’ Reissued
2019 is already turning into an extremely active year for the UK-based Mr. Bongo label, as they have recently released another essential reissue in Rob’s 1977 West African funk classic Funky Rob Way.
BeatCaffeine’s London Jazz Playlist
With this Thursday’s SPACE night at Soul Provisions featuring a heavy emphasis on some of the many incredible jazz releases recently coming out of London, I have put together a 40+ track Spotify playlist featuring many of my favorite tracks by artists that are currently coming out of this scene.
Mr. Bongo reissue’s Trio Mocotó’s 1977 obscure Brazilian classic
This month, Mr. Bongo released a very welcomed reissue of Trio Mocotó’s 1977 obscure Brazilian self-titled classic.
Steve Reid’s 1976 spiritual jazz-funk classic ‘Nova’ reissued
Soul Jazz Records has just reissued (for the second time), legendary drummer Steve Reid’s 1976 spiritual jazz-funk masterpiece Nova.
Afro-Jazz Grooves: London collective Nubiyan Twist releases ‘Jungle Run’
Born out of the Leeds College Of Music, the now London-based Nubiyan Twist collective releases their second full-length album, and most adventurous record to date in Jungle Run.
SPACE :: Live Jazz-Funk Mix 01.17.19 Part 2 by TJ Gorton & DJ Flow
Here is part 2 of last month’s SPACE kickoff set featuring myself (TJ Gorton) and special guest DJ Flow (At The Ave Records). We both spun a choice selection of (mostly) 70s era jazz-funk essentials, as well as a couple crossover instrumental hip-hop beats.
London’s Leading Tubist Theon Cross Releases Debut Album ‘Fyah’
As a member and contributor to many breakthrough groups like Moses Boyd’s Exodus, SEED Ensemble, Sons of Kemet and many others, Theon Cross is one of the most prominent musicians currently coming out of London’s jazz scene.
Mark de Clive-Lowe explores his cultural roots with ‘Heritage’ release
Los Angeles-based pianist, composer, producer, and live remixer Mark de Clive-Lowe releases the first of a two album series exploring his cultural roots.
