BeatCaffeine’s Weekly Record Rundown 07.02.25
For this edition of BeatCaffeine’s Weekly Record Rundown, we dive into the latest 7inch from Paul Murphy’s Jazz Room Records featuring Southern California’s Cozmos quintet, Rainer Trüby and Miche’s compilation celebrating the groundbreaking German jazz label Nabel Records, the new cosmic album from UK keyboard wiz Greg Foat and vocalist Forest Law, and Sampology’s brilliant new EP release.
Cozmos — ‘Watusa’ 7″
(Jazzroom Records)
Paul Murphy’s Jazz Room Records turns up the heat on the jazz dancefloor once again with their latest 7inch release, featuring two tracks from Southern California’s quintet Cozmos, who features two members of Jungle Fire (alto saxophonist Sam Robles & percussionist Steve Haney). The A-side features a brilliant new rendition of Sun Ra’s “Watusa”, while on the flip, the group does a funky take of the Charles Mingus composition “Meditations On Integration”. Definitely one of the best 45rpm releases of 2025!
Various — ‘The Aachen Jazz Files: A Collection Of Essential Jazz From The Nabel Record Label 1980-1984’
Compiled by Rainer Trüby & Miche
(Panorama)
Legendary German producer and DJ Rainer Trüby, also know for his iconic Glücklich series, has teamed up with eclectic London-based DJ Miche (aka Michael Davies) for a great new compilation, titled Aachen Jazz Files, which pays tribute to the groundbreaking German jazz label Nabel Records. Featuring seven superb tracks that showcase the forward-thinking labels unique blending of jazz, Brazilian rhythms and avant-garde influences, the recording includes a number jazz dancefloor selections by Monika Linges Quartet, John Thomas & Lifeforce, Maria Joao Quintet and Hipsters In The Zone. Highly recommended!
Greg Foat & Forest Law — ‘Midnight Wave’
(Blue Crystal Records)
Inspired by the art and life of a local Isle of Wight artist and surfing legend Dave Gray, modern-day keys wiz Greg Foat and vocalist Forest Law team up with a superb cast of fellow UK artists, including drummer Moses Boyd, tenor saxophonist Idris Rahman, and Tom Herbert to create an epic concept album about Life, Death, Painting and Surfing. The 9-track recording blends together cosmic grooves, lush textures, dynamic rhythms, and hypnotic vocals with a spiritual and meditative vibe.
Sampology — ‘Ripen Vol.01’
(Middle Name Records)
Brisbane-based Australian Sampology (aka Sam Poggioli) is back just in time for the Summer with an impressive new 5-track EP, titled Ripen Vol.01. Featuring 14 collaborators and bringing everything from vocal trios, strings, horns, congas, timbales, synths, drum machines and more, this recording has a sun-drenched cosmic feel that can work both on the dancefloor or in a more relaxed listening setting. Regardless, this recording will brighten up just about anyone’s day. One of the best EP’s of 2025!
