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.
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Brownswood highlights Melbourne’s jazz scene with brilliant new compilation
Following the success of last year’s We Out Here compilation that helped highlight London’s thriving jazz scene, Gilles Peterson and his Brownswood label have turned their attention to the coastal Australian city of Melbourne on a remarkable new compilation titled, Sunny Side Up, highlighting nine incredible acts that make up the region’s current jazz movement.
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.
Chicago jazz collective Resavoir release groove-oriented debut on International Anthem
Led by producer and arranger Will Miller, the expansive Chicago-based jazz collective Resavoir release their brilliantly crafted debut album on International Anthem.
Polish septet EABS in search of “Slavic melancholy” on new full-length release
Following a number of critically acclaimed releases dedicated to Polish Jazz legend Krzysztof Komeda, including their 2017 debut Repetitions (Letters To Krzysztof Komeda) and their incredible 2018 Kraksa / Svantetic 12″ single, the Poland-based Electro Acoustic Beat Sessions jazz collective, better known as EABS, return with a new full-length album inspired by “Slavic melancholy.”
Chicago’s legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble releases new spiritual jazz album
Led by Chicago percussionist Kahil El’Zabar, the legendary spiritual jazz group Ethnic Heritage Ensemble releases their first full-length album in five years, titled Be Known: Ancient/ Future/ Music.
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.
Two of Finland’s most accomplished jazz artists team up on exploratory full-length
Following a couple of brilliant 7inch single release over the past couple of years, including this year’s ‘Zomp/Dark Magenta‘, two of Finland’s most virtuosic and accomplished jazz artists in Timo Lassy and Teppo Mäkynen team up again for their first full-length album as a duo.
Lloyd McNeill’s 1976 deep spiritual masterpiece ‘Treasures’ reissued
Soul Jazz Records reissues flautist and composer Lloyd McNeill’s obscure 1976 spiritual jazz gem Treasures. This represents the latest in a string of welcomed reissues by the London-based label of McNeill’s past 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).
Soul Jazz Records releases compilation devoted to Brazilian music in the US during the 70s
The latest compilation release from London’s Soul Jazz Records highlights Brazilian artists living and working in the USA during the 1970s.
The Vinyl Factory releases new compilation dedicated to Jean-Michel Basquiat
The Vinyl Factory, in collaboration with Lonely Table and Anja Ngozi, bring together emerging and established UK-based musicians in different genre-defying combinations for a new compilation inspired by the life and work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled Untitled.
Italian jazz-funk group Smuggler Brothers return with new album ‘Musione’
Based out of Palermo, which is the primary town in Sicily, the Smuggler Brothers return with their sophomore release Musione on the highly-acclaimed Italian label, Schema Records.
