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.
Category: FEATURED RELEASES
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.
BeatCaffeine’s Most Anticipated Early Releases of 2019
It’s a new year, and that means there are a whole batch of great new releases getting ready to drop. It’s hard to know musically what 2019 has fully in store, however here are some of the most anticipated records I’m looking forward to early in the year.
Latest ‘Jazz Re:Freshed 5ive’ EP Highlights Trombonist Rosie Turton
Following releases from saxophonist Nubya Garcia and pianist Ashley Henry, the latest in the Jazz Re:Freshed 5ive EP series comes the debut from rising star trombonist and producer Rosie Turton.
Kamaal Williams Takes His Sound to ‘New Heights’ On Recent Single
London-based keyboardist Kamaal Williams (aka Henry Wu) follows up his excellent 2018 album, The Return, with a great new twelve-inch single.
Yussef Dayes Releases Limited-Edition Debut Single ‘Love Is The Message’
One of my favorite twelves released over the past month comes from a collaborative effort from some of the UK’s most forward-thinking musicians in drummer Yussef Dayes teaming up with keyboardist Alfa Mist, guitarist Mansur Brown, and bassist Rocco Palladino.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite Compilations of 2018
I know, I know … it’s 2019, and it’s time to start looking ahead to the new year. Before I do that, I need to get one final “Best of 2018” list out there. With so many great compilations this year, it would basically be criminal to not include this releases in any year-end recap.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite Tracks of 2018
Out of all the “Best of” lists I’ve put together, this listing of my 30 favorite tracks of 2018 might have been the most difficult to compile. In my opinion, you can probably randomize the list and you would have a decent argument for that order.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite Reissues of 2018
It seems like each year, there are many great rare recordings that get reissued for the first time, providing an opportunity for collectors and music fans of all generations an opportunity to enjoy music that was previously extremely hard-to-find.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite EPs of 2018
This was a remarkable year for EP releases, more so than what I can recall from past years. Leading the way were a number of rising artists that are just beginning to make their mark on the international stage.
