JULY 30: BeatCaffeine Presents Higher Ground featuring Javier Santiago
On Tuesday, July 30th, BeatCaffeine’s Higher Ground returns featuring Bay Area’s cosmic jazz pianist Javier Santiago and his trio at The RIC bar in Oakland.
Tag: Cosmic
Renowned DJ Ash Walker releases cosmic “underwater” jazz full-length, ‘Aquamarine’
London-based deejay and producer Ash Walker takes listeners on a cosmic deep sea jazz voyage on his third full-length album, Aquamarine.
BeatCaffeine’s 20 Most Essential Sun Ra Records
Sun Ra was one of the most originally unique and forward-thinking composers and bandleaders of the last century. Claiming that he came to Earth from Saturn to spread the message of peace, the experimental pianist/ keyboardist and his ever-evolving ensemble the Arkestra fused together 40s era big band swing with bebop, the blues, free improvisation, spacey electronics, call-and-response chants, and psyched-out jazz-funk grooves to create a signature sound that always seemed to push the boundaries.
London’s cosmic quartet Kinkajous release debut album ‘Hidden Lines’
The London-based quartet Kinkajous has recently released their brilliant cosmic groove-oriented debut album titled Hidden Lines off the Nottingham label Running Circle.
Spaced-out jazz-funk debut from French quartet Aldorande
Spaced-out seventies-era inspired jazz-funk quartet Aldorande release their debut self-title recording on the French-based label Favorite Recordings.
London-based synth wizard Joe Armon-Jones releases exclusive 10″ single
Keyboardist and composer Joe Armon-Jones follows up his highly acclaimed debut EP, Starting Today, with an new exclusive ten-inch single Icy Roads (Stacked).
Italian multi-instrumentalist Tommaso Cappellato releases latest beat tape ‘Butterflying’
Highly acclaimed drummer and multi-instrumentalist Tommaso Cappellato has just released a great new “beat tape” titled Butterflying, off of the recently launched Italian-based label and pressing plant Mother Tongue.
Tropical space-disco group The Mauskovic Dance Band release debut full-length on Soundway
The Amsterdam five-piece band follows-up last year’s breakthrough EP Down in the Basement with their highly-anticipated debut full-length album on Soundway Records.
LA-based vocalist Dwight Trible returns with spiritual jazz full-length ‘Mothership’
Los Angeles-based Dwight Trible follows-up last year’s brilliant Colors EP on Manchester’s Gondwana Records with a brand new remarkable full-length on Gearbox Records, titled Mothership.
MAY 21: BeatCaffeine Presents Higher Ground featuring Oakland’s Sitka Sun
On Tuesday, May 21st, BeatCaffeine presents the first Higher Ground event featuring Bay Area’s Sitka Sun at The RIC bar in Oakland.
Melbourne’s Mildlife returns with dance floor groover ‘How Long Does It Take?’
Following a year where Mildlife broke through with three solid releases, including their debut EP Phase, the Melbourne-based jazz-funk quartet returns with an incredible new 12″ single titled How Long Does It Take?.
Mark de Clive-Lowe releases part 2 of ‘Heritage’ album series
Los Angeles-based pianist, composer, producer, and live remixer Mark de Clive-Lowe releases the second volume of his two-part Heritage album series dedicated to the Japanese side of his ancestry.
Jazz-meets-electronics on Japan’s Rōnin Arkestra debut
Led by producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Mark de Clive Lowe, Rōnin Arkestra brings together some of the most forward-thinking musicians in Japan’s thriving jazz and electronic scene.
