Author: Commercial Break
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Brownswood Bubblers Ten preview – various artists (Gilles Peterson)
The compilation series that shone a spotlight on the likes of Taylor McFerrin and José James returns with a tenth album Brownswood Recordings is the label of Gilles Peterson and its output reflects the tastes of the London-based DJ who specialises in all things jazz related. He broadcasts to an enrapt audience throughout the UK […]
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Live Today album preview – Derrick Hodge
Bassist Derrick Hodge steps out of Robert Glasper’s shadow to release his debut album on Blue Note Although bassist Derrick Hodge is mostly known for his collaborations with Blue Note pianist Robert Glasper, he has in fact worked with scores of musicians, including neo soulster Maxwell, jazzman Terence Blanchard and rapper Q-Tip from A Tribe […]
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My Favorite Things EP – Lili K – free music download
Download this free jazzy EP from a Chicago-based singer who gives old standards a fresh twist These days a free download isn’t enough to guarantee exposure. And a free download covering standards, which everyone has heard umpteen times, is even less likely to garner any attention. But that’s the route Lili K has chosen with […]
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The Dawning album preview – Dezaray Dawn
Check out the new album by an Atlanta-based singer who’s a former collaborator with 4hero’s Marc Mac Glimpses of Dezaray Dawn’s talents have surfaced sporadically over the years. There’s been her 2009 Chameleon EP, which was followed by 2011’s Marc Mac-produced EP Deep and DJ Psykhomantus’s official mix earlier this year. But only now has […]
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Everybody Street documentary – Cheryl Dunn
Fashion blogs like The Sartorialist wouldn’t exist without the groundwork laid by the pioneering photographers showcased in Cheryl Dunn’s new documentary Website Everybody Street Cheryl Dunn’s documentary Everybody Street started life as a short film commissioned by Manhattan’s Seaport Museum. Its subject was the late Alfred Stieglitz, a man widely credited as the godfather of […]
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Cosm’ethic album preview – Tommaso Cappellato & Astral Travel
Italian drummer Tommaso Cappellato and his band Astral Travel put in a stellar performance for their new soulful jazz album London-based musos Adam “Rock” Moses and Justin “TopRock” McKenzie, who run the Jazz Re:freshed label, have been releasing top-notch compilations and mini albums that highlight artists likes of 4hero drummer Richard Spaven and former Bugz […]
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Strictly For My Negus single by Daniel Crawford — free music download
Alongside a free Roy Ayers-inspired download, jazz pianist Daniel Crawford releases a track Robert Glasper fans will love Daniel Crawford is a jazz pianist who clearly reveres the late DJ/hip-hop producer J. Dilla. In fact, he’s released not one but three J. Dilla tribute albums in the past. Now, however, Daniel is forging a different path. […]
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Prologue Vol. II EP – Aaron Abernathy – free music download
Download this free seven-track neo-soul EP from former Slum Village musical director Aaron Abernathy D’Angelo, the godfather of neo soul, hasn’t released an album since 2000. That leaves a lot of room for others to fill the musical void. And Cleveland native Aaron Abernathy is doing just that. His new free seven-track EP Prologue Vol. […]
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Bruk Foot mix by Jayson Wynters (SOULfisticated) – free music download
Download the best broken beat mix of the year (so far), courtesy of UK DJ Jayson Wynters There are a lot of mixes uploaded to the internet and, to be honest, most aren’t great, but occasionally there’s one that warrants attention. Jayson Wynters’ ‘Bruk Foot’ mix falls into that category. Anyone who’s a fan of […]
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You Took Your Time video – Mount Kimbie
Mount Kimbie’s You Took Your Time video is a sombre, well-crafted depiction of life in a soulless suburb Websites Mount Kimbie Warp Records South London-based duo Mount Kimbie – purveyors of what’s been described as post-dubstep (in the mould of James Blake) – have hooked up with young rapper-singer King Krule (aka Zoo Kid aka Archy Marshall) […]