Today, in honour of Juneteenth, Bandcamp (who house our webstore) is directing 100% of their revenue shares to the NAACP. Check out their campaign in full: here. In addition, we’re delighted to announce that Michael Olatuja‘s ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ is Bandcamp’s Album of the Day today. Read more about it below.
“A trio of shifting texture and smart rapport.” Jazz Trail (full review) Hero Trio available now on 12″ LP (Red with Black Splattered Vinyl) 180g Limited Edition / CD / DL & is streaming on all platforms: here Over the course of an illustrious twenty-five-year career Rudresh Mahanthappa’s music
Last week, bassist and composer Michael Olatuja featured on Jazz FM’s Folded Space show with Tony Minvielle, speaking about the influences, experiences and musicians that inspired his latest release, Lagos Pepper Soup. The album is an exposition of Michael’s Cinematic Afrobeat style, and features a range of artists that reflect his journey
‘Brisk beats, busy arrangements (including some great string passages), songs and moods full of optimism and friendliness.’ Sonic Soul (full review) Lagos Pepper Soup available now on 2 x Gatefold LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL / Stream: here Michael Olatuja’s musical development has taken
We’re pleased to announce that bassist and composer Orlando le Fleming will release his new album Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar on Whirlwind Recordings on 18th September. Among the most proficient and accomplished bassists in the field of contemporary jazz, Orlando’s virtuoso technique, boundless creativity and powerful beat are those
In anticipation of Lagos Pepper Soup, the latest release from bassist Michael Olatuja, he has teamed up with Angélique Kidjo to release the music video for ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’. The title track is a summary of what the album is all about – the band lay down a cooking
Anticipation is building for Rudresh Mahanthappa‘s latest Whirlwind album, Hero Trio, out June 19th. On Hero Trio, he has moved the focus away from his own compositions to pay tribute to his greatest influences with an album of interpretations. All of the material is presented in Mahanthappa’s characteristically original arrangements,
We’re delighted to announce that saxophonist Josephine Davies is due to release the third iteration of the Satori project on 9th October 2020. Davies continues to assert her unique presence across the crowded landscape of international jazz with the latest release from the acclaimed trio project that she has been
Following a delay due to Covid-19, In The Heat, the latest release from Kenny Warren Trio, is now able to pre-order on Vinyl, shipping from July 24th. Check it out over on our Bandcamp site, where the Trio’s record is also available on CD & DL.
Pre-order now on CD / DL / 180 gram Limited Edition White Vinyl & receive instant grat track: here Rez Abbasi has established an enviable reputation over the course of his fourteen album releases as leader: not simply as one of the finest guitarists of