7th May 2020: #TBT – Rez Abbasi – Reviews of ‘A Throw of Dice’ from Jazzwise Magazine + Jazz a Babord

September 2019 saw the release of prolific New York guitarist Rez Abbasi‘s 13th album, A Throw of Dice in collaboration with  The Silent Group, an eminently creative ensemble comprised of Pawan Benjamin (tenor and soprano saxophones bansuri and western flutes), Jennifer Vincent (acoustic bass, cello), Rohan Khrishnamurthy (mridangam, ghatam, khanjira) and Jake Goldbas

7th May 2020: ‘Bernabe Jurado’, EP from Monocled Man available now on DL / 7″ LP 36g Limited Edition vinyl + full digital EP

Led by trumpeter/producer Rory Simmons and featuring guitarist Chris Montague (Troyka, Squarepusher) and drummer Jon Scott (Kairos 4Tet, Sons Of Kemet XL), Bernabe Jurado is a boundary-pushing release that marries the freedom of improvisation with the powerful possibilities of digital sound manipulation. This imaginative, dynamic EP combines the atmosphere of Massive Attack-inspired

7th May 2020: In Common 2 from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens available to pre-order + featured on Black Grooves & Radio Grigri + second single ‘Lotto’ on WGBO

In Common 2, the new release from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens, is available to pre-order on CD • DL•  12″ LP (White Vinyl) 180g Limited Edition here. Featuring Linda May Han Oh (double bass), Micah Thomas (piano) and Nate Smith (drums), this is the second instalment of In

6th May 2020: Available for pre-order now – Michael Olatuja’s ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ feat. Angélique Kidjo, Lionel Loueke, Laura Mvula, Dianne Reeves + more – CD / DL / 2 x 12″ LP 180 gram Limited Edition

  Michael Olatuja‘s Lagos Pepper Soup is now available for pre-order: here. This highly anticipated production releases June 12 on CD • DL • 2 x 180 Gram Limited Edition Vinyl. Michael’s second solo release is a true integration of his diverse musical influences. Lagos Pepper Soup features Terreon Gully, Aaron

4th May 2020: New video for Natacha Atlas’ poignant new single ‘It’s a Man’s World’ celebrating James Brown’s birthday

  In honour of the late James Brown’s birthday on May 3rd, Natacha Atlas has released the stunning new music video for her single release ‘It’s a Man’s World’. The single is available here. Directed by long-time collaborator Riffy Ahmed, Natacha’s reimagining of the much-loved classic was prompted by a

29th April 2020: Afropop premieres ‘Soki’ the first single from Michael Olatuja’s ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ + video featuring Dianne Reeves and Lionel Loueke + Bass Magazine feature

  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

24th April 2020: Released today – ‘Rendered’ the second single from Chris Montague’s ‘Warmer Than Blood’ ft Kit Downes and Ruth Goller + Jazzwise Magazine Feature

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’

22nd April 2020: Natacha Atlas releases new single ‘It’s a Man’s World’ to celebrating the birthday of James Brown + Bandcamp feature

  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).

21st April 2020: Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens – Second Single ‘Lotto’ from upcoming release ‘In Common 2’

        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 •

20th April 2020: Pre-order Michael Olatuja’s ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ ft. Dianne Reeves, Lionel Loueke, Angélique Kidjo, Regina Carter, Joe Lovano, Laura Mvula and many more + early reviews inc 5 star from UK Vibe

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

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