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.
Category: FEATURED RELEASES
London’s SEED Ensemble releases brilliant debut on Jazz Re:Freshed
The latest release from the always forward-thinking London-based Jazz Re:Freshed label is the highly-anticipated debut, Driftglass, from the SEED Ensemble. Led by alto saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, the ten-piece collective features some of the best musicians coming out of the region.
Soundway Releases New EP from Flamingo Pier prior to the Collective’s Festival
Soundway Records presents the latest release from the UK-based tropical dance collective Flamingo Pier.
‘Two Tribes’ Compilation Highlight’s New African-Rooted Music out of Europe
The German-based Agogo label has released a great new compilation highlighting a number of forward-thinking artists currently living in Europe, that are incorporating African-rooted traditions into their own music.
New Ruby Rushton Album ‘Ironside’ Announced, Releases Single
Early this week, flautist, saxophonist, producer and 22a label owner Tenderlonious (aka Ed Cawthorne) announced that a new Ruby Rushton album, titled Ironside, will be coming out this April.
Tel Aviv’s Time Grove Fuses Jazz and Electronic Music on Brilliant Debut Album
Led by pianist Nitai Hershkovits, the Tel Aviv-based ensemble featuring newly signed Stones Throw recording artist and member of the Buttering Trio, Rejoicer, release their debut full-length record, More Than One Thing.
Ecuador’s Nicola Cruz’ Takes Listeners on a Spiritual Journey with ‘Siku’
Ecuadorian producer and percussionist Nicola Cruz follows up his 2015 breakthrough debut Prender el Alma, with a great new recording that takes the listener on a spiritual journey inspired by indigenous South American musical roots.
Ishmael Ensemble teams up with Yazz Ahmed on Severn Songs 3
The Bristol-based Ishmael Ensemble is joined by celebrated British-Bahraini trumpet player Yazz Ahmed on the third and final Severn Songs release.
Joe McPhee’s 1971 Avant-Jazz Masterpiece ‘Nation Time’ Reissued
This month, Bay Area’s Superior Viaduct label (who also run Stranded Records in Oakland & SF) has reissued saxophonist Joe McPhee’s 1971 free-willing jazz classic Nation Time.
Planet Battagon Creates Droid Jazz on ‘Battagon Symphony’ EP
Over the past few years, the London-based label On The Corner has been releasing some of the most innovative and forward-thinking electric jazz and Afro-futuristic dance recordings.
