Anticipation for Michael Olatuja’s Lagos Pepper Soup is building with the first single from the album Soki (ft. Dianne Reeves & Lionel Loueke) being premiered on Afropop Worldwide (click here for full video) along with a great feature over at Bass Magazine. “The track comes from Olatuja’s upcoming third album as bandleader, Lagos Pepper
Warmer Than Blood is the new venture from critically acclaimed composer and guitarist Chris Montague (Troyka, Squarepusher, Benny Greb). It brings together pianist and ECM recording artist Kit Downes and renowned electric bassist Ruth Goller (Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down, Let Spin) for a groundbreaking exploration of Chris’ compositions. ‘Rendered’
Natacha Atlas will be celebrating the birthday of the late James Brown on May 3rd with the release of her single ‘It’s a Man’s World’ and you can pre-save it here. Natacha appeared recently on Bandcamp’s feature on ‘Eight Artists Fusing Traditional Arabic Music With Jazz’ (read it here).
The second single Lotto from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens’ In Common 2 (ft. Micah Thomas, Linda May Han Oh & Nate Smith) is out now on all digital platforms where you can also pre-save the album. You can pre-order the album on Limited Edition 180 White Vinyl • CD •
A reminder that Michael Olatuja’s Lagos Pepper Soup is now available for pre-order: here This incredible production releases June 12 in CD / DL / 2xLP gatefold LP. The first single off the album is due for release next week. Here is some early press reaction for Lagos Pepper Soup
Get Bernabe Jurado EP / 7″ LP: here Bernabe Jurado is the third release from Monocled Man, the boundary-crossing project assembled by trumpeter/programmer/producer Rory Simmons to realise his idiosyncratic musical vision that marries the freedom of improvisation, steeped in the European jazz tradition, with the powerful atmospheric affordances of
Fans of Wojtek Mazolewski can enter their names on social media for a chance to be chosen to win one of three test pressings for his forthcoming LP When Angels Fall, due sometime later in April (this pressing is slightly delayed due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic slowing down productions
Purchase, download or stream ‘The Raw, Mineral Blue’: here (EP and 7″ LP official release Friday 17th April) Bernabe Jurado is the third release from Monocled Man, the boundary-crossing project assembled by trumpeter/programmer/producer Rory Simmons to realise his idiosyncratic musical vision that marries the freedom of improvisation, steeped
Stream/Purchase CD/DL on all platforms: HERE (vinyl news to follow) Brooklyn based trumpeter Kenny Warren’s wide-ranging, adventurous musicality has led him on diverse explorations across the musical landscape, from jazz to Americana and from folk to free. His new record In The Heat features a suite of compositions that
With the playful opening bars of new release Criss Cross, the sublime world of tenor saxophonist and flautist Tori Freestone and pianist Alcyona Mick (plus guest vocalist Brigitte Beraha) is encapsulated through creative intrigue and improvisational dexterity, frequently glinting with mischievous spontaneity. Known for diverse roles in jazz, folk