This week’s BeatCaffeine Record Rundown selections include new 7inch single releases from Ahmed Sirour on Paul Murphy’s Jazz Room Records, and the latest from Italian nu jazz pioneer Gerardo Frisina, the brilliant Brazilian-flavored debut from Moyses Dos Santos for Far Out Recordings, and Tenderlonious’ live rendition of John Coltrane’s 1961 landmark recording Africa/Brass.

Ahmed Sirour — ‘Brooklyn Bossa’ 7″
(Jazz Room Records)

Another must-own release from Paul Murphy’s Jazz Room Records, Ahmed Sirour delivers summery grooves blending Brooklyn bounce with Brazilian bossa with the appropriately titled “Brooklyn Bossa”. The multi-faceted Brooklyn-born artist, composer, arranger, and producer is joined by tenor saxophonist Teodross Avery and guitarist Ricardo Barros, while the B-side dives into golden-era Hammond B3 jazz-funk, highlighting Sirour’s global perspective and refined production sensibility throughout his distinctive approach.

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Gerardo Frisina — ‘Duala / Lindeza’ 7″
(Schema Records)

Released on the superb Schema Records, nu jazz pioneer Gerardo Frisina delivers another impressive 7inch release, pairing cinematic funk with Afro-Latin grooves and modern electronics. “Duala” channels classic Afro-funk energy with pulsating bass, fluid guitars, and hypnotic synth textures, while “Lindeza” shifts into warm Brazilian-inflected rhythms. Together, the tracks provide a one-two heavyweight punch designed equally for immersive listening and discerning dancefloors.

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Moyses Dos Santos — ‘Maria’
(Far Out Recordings)

Released on the always remarkable UK label Far Out Recordings, Maria is the brilliant debut from London-based Brazilian bassist and composer Moyses Dos Santos. Reconnecting with his North-Eastern roots, Dos Santos fuses Brazilian rhythmic traditions—maracatu, baião, samba, and frevo—with jazz, funk, soul, and disco, shaped by London’s vibrant scene. Featuring special guests Arthur Verocai, Theo Croker, and Lynda Dawn, the album moves between spiritual jazz, dancefloor grooves, and lush orchestration. Deeply personal yet globally resonant, Maria balances virtuosity with vibe, marking an incredible debut and a strong contender for album of the year.

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Tenderlonious — ‘Africa/Brass Live’
(22a)

Released in the year of John Coltrane’s centennial, Tenderlonious’ Africa/Brass Live revisits the 1961 Impulse! landmark recording with focused intensity. Recorded in Melbourne, the quartet featuring pianist On-Ly, bassist Horatio Luna, and drummer Tim Carnegie, channels Coltrane’s modal expansiveness into a raw, searching performance—meditative, rhythmic, and exploratory. Honoring the original’s spirit while carving new pathways, Tenderlonious delivers a deeply immersive set rooted in restraint, repetition, and expressive, scale-driven improvisation shaped by collective interplay.

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• Brazilian
• Jazz
• Jazz Dance
• Jazz Fusion