Soul Jazz Records has released an incredible new expansive compilation, titled Kaleidoscope: New Spirits Known & Unknown, featuring many of the groundbreaking artists that are fueling the UK jazz scene.

Featuring artists like Matthew Halsall, Yazmin Lacey, Ill Considered, Tenderlonious, Tamar Collocutor, Chip Wickham, Emma-Jean Thackray, Joe Armon-Jones, Nubya Garcia and so many others, this triple-vinyl release really focuses on those musicians that have been self-publishing or releasing their recordings through independent labels. From jazz-funk, deep soulful vocals, spiritual melodies, electronic-based fusion experimentations, and modal grooves, this compilations covers a wide variety of sub-genres and breakthrough artists from across the UK region. The record also features a track from the brilliant drummer, producer, and composer Makaya McCraven. Even though he resides in Chicago, he has been a frequent collaborator with this scene, and his music often shares a similar vibe.

On the same day of it’s release (July 24), Soul Jazz will also be releasing a limited-edition single featuring Theon Cross’ superb dancefloor shattering brass jam “Candace of Meroe”, and Pokus’ spacey cosmic groover. This is a one-time only pressing of this 12″ single and will be deleted on release.

This must-own compilation also includes a limited edition 7inch single, and an expansive booklet featuring artist interviews and exclusive photography.

Overall, Soul Jazz done a remarkable job at putting together an extremely well-curated compilation that accurately documents arguably the most thriving and forward-thinking jazz scenes happening right now.

Various — ‘Kaleidoscope: New Spirts Known and Unknown’
(Soul Jazz Records)

1. Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra — When The World Was One
2. Yazmin Lacey — 90 Degrees
3. Hector Plimmer — Communication Control
4. Ill Considered — Long Way Home (Lie At The Crypt)
5. The Expansions — Mosaic
6. Chip Wickham — Red Planet
7. Levitation Orchestra — Odyssey
8. Emma-Jean Thackray — Walrus
9. Tenderlonious & The 22archestra — The Shakedown
10. Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin — Tanner’s Tango (ft. Nubya Garcia)
11. Collocutor — Gozo
12. Makaya McCraven — Untitled
13. Nat Birchall — Ancient World
14. Ruby Rushton — Moonlight Woman
15. Ebi Soda — Dimmsdale
16. The Cromagnon Band — Thunder Perfect
17. SEED Ensemble — Mirrors

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• Compilation
• Jazz
• Jazz Funk
• New Releases