19th June 2020: Michael Olatuja ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ is Bandcamp’s #Juneteenth Album of the Day

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.

19th June 2020: Released today – Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio ft. Rudy Royston and François Moutin – out now on Vinyl / CD / DL + get your ‘Improvise’ t-shirt exclusively on Bandcamp

  “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

19th June 2020: Michael Olatuja featured on Jazz FM’s Folded Space show with Tony Minvielle speaking about ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ – out now on CD / DL / 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl

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

12th June 2020: Released today – Michael Olatuja’s Lagos Pepper Soup featuring Angelique Kidjo, Lionel Loueke, Laura Mvula, Dianne Reeves, Brandee Younger and more – available on CD / DL /12″ 2x Gatefold LP 180g Limited Edition LP + streaming everywhere

‘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

11th June 2020: Orlando le Fleming to make Whirlwind debut with Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar on 18th September 2020 featuring Philip Dizack, Will Vinson & more

  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

10th June 2020: Michael Olatuja and Angélique Kidjo music video for ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ premiered on PopMatters + features from WBGO & Pop Matters + full album released on Friday on CD / DL / 12″ 180g LP Vinyl

  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

9th June 2020: Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio available for pre-order now (releases June 19th) + press reaction includes ★★★★ from All About Jazz & review from The Art Music Lounge

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,

8th June 2020: Josephine Davies to release How Can We Wake? with trio Satori (featuring bassist Dave Whitford and drummer James Maddren) on 9th October 2020

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

5th June 2020: Kenny Warren In the Heat available to pre-order now on Vinyl – ships on 24th July

  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.

5th June 2020: Rez Abbasi – Django-shift (feat. Neil Alexander & Michael Sarin) available to pre-order now on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL now (releases August 28th)

          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

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