Category: Nu jazz

  • Don’t Fear It, Fight It album preview – Joash

    Don’t Fear It, Fight It album preview – Joash

    Previewing new strings ‘n’ beats album, Don’t Fear It, Fight It, from London producer Joash There’s not much info available about Compost-signing Joash, which is strange considering he’s about to release his debut album soon. There’s no in-depth biography nor polished press release. All that’s known is that he’s “a London-based producer” and his debut […]

  • Leaving This Planet EP preview – Mark de Clive-Lowe

    Leaving This Planet EP preview – Mark de Clive-Lowe

    Previewing a soulful, jazzy EP from antipodean keyboardist Mark de Clive-Lowe In anticipation of Mark de Clive-Lowe‘s forthcoming album, Renegades, the antipodean keyboardist is releasing the EP Leaving This Planet on Bandcamp. The EP includes vocals from long-time de Clive-Lowe collaborator Bêmbè Sêguè and Sharlene Hector from UK dance outfit Basement Jaxx. Dego from 4hero […]

  • When Time Doesn’t Know Itself album preview – Orakel

    When Time Doesn’t Know Itself album preview – Orakel

    Previewing neo soul-jazz album by mysterious Viennese musos Orakel Orakel hails from Vienna, Austria — and that’s about all that’s known about the anonymous outfit, except that: There are two of them Synth whizz Dorian Concept joins the duo on their debut album… … entitled When Time Doesn’t Know Itself on 4lux White They’re clearly […]

  • Spaven’s 5ive album preview – Richard Spaven

    Spaven’s 5ive album preview – Richard Spaven

    Previewing a five-track debut album by a drummer who’s worked with the likes of The Cinematic Orchestra, 4hero and Mark de Clive-Lowe Adam “Rock” Moses and Justin “TopRock” McKenzie — who compiled Jazz Re:freshed Vol. 1 — are launching a series of five-track albums under the banner 5ive. The first CD comes courtesy of drummer […]

  • Sense Of Humor single – Bêmbè Sêguè vs David Sancious – free music download

    Sense Of Humor single – Bêmbè Sêguè vs David Sancious – free music download

    Download this free jazzy track that pays homage to US multi-instrumentalist David Sancious Bêmbè Sêguè of The Politik fame has released Sense Of Humor. It’s a free track that pays homage to US multi-instrumentalist David Sancious. He worked with Bruce Springsteen’s backing group, The E Street Band, before becoming an in-demand session musician for the […]

  • Sight And Sound EP – Inspired Flight – free music download

    Sight And Sound EP – Inspired Flight – free music download

    Free downtempo EP from Californian duo who produce tracks reminiscent of The Cinematic Orchestra Fans of The Cinematic Orchestra should check out the free Through Sight And Sound EP by Inspired Flight, a duo that hails from San Diego, California. Tracks An Outlet and Parasympathetic are reminiscent of Jason Swinscoe’s material, but it’s not all […]

  • Masterpiece album review – various artists (Gilles Peterson)

    Masterpiece album review – various artists (Gilles Peterson)

    Among jazz/nu jazz DJs, Peterson is perhaps the most recognizable on the planet, which means you’ve probably heard him deejay. Not only does busy Peterson broadcast from the UK’s second most popular station, Radio 1, but he has syndicated shows in Japan and Europe. But if for some baffling reason you’ve never heard a Peterson […]

  • Shapes 10:02 album review – various artists (Robert Luis)

    Shapes 10:02 album review – various artists (Robert Luis)

    With recession gripping the globe, less music is being released and of the albums that do reach our shelves, most are creatively bankrupt. However one label whose stock is rising is Tru Thoughts. Its valuable assets includes acts like Maddslinky, Quantic and Hidden Orchestra, all of which have attracted positive press. Diversification also contributes to […]

  • Party-Keller Vol. 3 album review – various artists (DJ Florian Keller)

    Party-Keller Vol. 3 album review – various artists (DJ Florian Keller)

    Florian Keller has indulged his love of rare funk 45s by running Munich club nights since the early ’90s. He has the collector’s lust for the quirky or offbeat, but unlike some aficionados he isn’t rooted in the past. This selection is a mixed bag of old and new, ranging from classic rare grooves to […]

  • LateNightTales album review – various artists (The Cinematic Orchestra)

    LateNightTales album review – various artists (The Cinematic Orchestra)

    Anyone assembling a compilation that includes folksy guitarist Nick Drake, minimalist composer Steve Reich and MOR crooner Burt Bacharach should be carted off to an asylum. There’s no way these acts belong on the same playlist but that’s exactly what Jason Swinscoe, the man behind The Cinematic Orchestra, has done — and done well, it […]