BeatCaffeine’s Weekly Record Rundown Oct 3, 2025
For this edition of BeatCaffeine’s Weekly Record Rundown, we highlight the second EP from the new duo project from Italian producers Nicola Conte and Nico Lahs, as well as incredible new 7inch singles from Ella & The Bossa Beat, and Chris Bangs and Mick Talbot, along with the new highly improvisational full-length from Leeds-based 15-piece spiritual jazz ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra.
Nicola Conte & Nico Lahs present Tema Due — ‘EP2’
(Schema Records)
Ahead of the duos forthcoming full-length album, Italian producers Nicola Conte and Nico Lahs release their second EP over the past few months on Schema Records, simply titled EP2. Featuring three superb tracks, the recording fuses together spiritual jazz grooves, hard-hitting African-inspired percussion rhythms, and cosmic electronic textures with a strong nod to the dance floor. The session also includes a number of notable special guests, including talented young Brazilian percussionist Gabriel Prado, longtime collaborator and pianist Pietro Lussu, Brazilian vocalist Nina Miranda, Giovanni Guidi on Fender Rhodes and synths. The anticipation for this project’s full-length continues to grow quickly with each release.
Ella & The Bossa Beat — ‘Amare’ 7″
(Schema Records)
The Brazilian duo of vocalist/pianist Ella Borges and her father and percussionist Magrus team up with longtime Schema Records artist Toco for a great new 7inch single release Amare. This incredible track blends together vocal jazz and bossa nova tinged with a Mediterranean flavor. On the flip, Italian nu jazz pioneer Gerardo Frisina turns things up a notch with a rhythmic and percussion heavy friendly rendition.
Chris Bangs & Mick Talbot — ‘K-Jee’ 7″
(Acid Jazz)
Two of UK’s great musical minds in Chris Bangs and Mick Talbot (of The Style Council fame) team up again, following their their highly acclaimed 2022 album Back To Business with a new 7inch single taken from their forthcoming album on Acid Jazz. On the A-side is an incredible jazz dance rendition of the Nite Liters disco classic “K-Jee”, which was also notably covered by MFSB. On the flip is a reworked boom bap version of Talbot’s “Pick N’ Mick’s” from the Back to Business sessions by hip hop pioneer DJ Premier Inn.
Ancient Infinity Orchestra — ‘It’s Always About Love’
(Gondwana Records)
Led by by double-bassist and composer Ozzy Moysey, the Leeds-based 15-piece spiritual jazz ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra follows up their breakthrough 2023 debut River of Light with a brilliant new album on Gondwana Records, titled It’s Always About Love. Featuring a unique line-up that includes two double basses, harp, saxophones, clarinets, violin, viola, cello, oboe, flutes, mandolin, congas, piano, drum kit, with bells, shakers and other percussion instruments, the session includes 8 uplifting and meditatively cosmic improvisational pieces that fuse together jazz, folk and classical influences.
