Fresh Sounds: Jas Kayser – Darkness In The Light
Berklee-trained drummer/composer Jas Kayser released her new single Darkness In The Light, from her forthcoming new EP 5ive. Following in the footsteps of UK jazz heavyweights, Nubya Garcia, Ashley Henry & Kaidi Tatham, London-based, drummer/composer and Jazz FM's Breakthrough Act…
Song of the Day: Ezra Collective – May The Funk Be With You
London's jazz band Ezra Collective unveils a new single May The Funk Be With You, from the band's forthcoming new album. Bandleader Femi Koleoso says of the release, One of the blessings in the storm of lockdown was the opportunity…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #8 (2022) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound Playlist #8 (2022) new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Pachakuti, young.vishnu, Ezra Collective, Emil Evans, Soul Supreme, Blue Lab Beats, Pip Millett, Dylan Jones,…
Song of the Day: Kansas Smitty’s – Water Dance
London-based group Kansas Smitty shared a new single Water Dance, from the band's forthcoming album Plunderphonia. The album will be released on 29th October via !7K. On this essential new collection of forward-looking jazz reinterpretations, Kansas Smitty's bandleader Giacomo Smith delves…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #27 (2021) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound Playlist #27 (2021) new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Makaya McCraven, DARGZ, Moses Boyd, Ill Considered, Tenderlonious, PYJÆN, Marcin Wasilewski Trio, New Cool Collective,…
THE BEST COMPILATIONS 2020
Here is the selection of The Wicked Sound favorite compilation albums of 2020: 01. VA Blue Note Reimagined (Blue Note) Blue Note Re:imagined presents classic Blue Note tracks, including compositions by Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, Andrew Hill, Donald Byrd,…
Simon Jefferis presents his new single “Something In The Water”
Simon Jefferis presents his new single “Something In The Water” from the upcoming album “Vibrations”. Brixton based talented instrumentalist and beatmaker Simon Jefferis earn his reputation with expertly-crafted, atmosphere heavy music over the past few years. A s producer his…
Pyjaen and Blue Lab Beats on “Sage Secrets”
Pyjaen teamed up with Blue Lab Beats on new track “Sage Secrets”. Pyjaen is a band with its common link in improvised music and the jazz tradition, but with the vision of pushing music forward in new directions. Dylan Jones…
Ezra Collective will present live their exceptional album ‘You Can’t Steal My Joy’
Ezra Collective will present live their exceptional album “You Can’t Steal My Joy“. Jazz five-piece will play tomorrow at Concorde2 in Brighton one of the last shows this year in the UK, before heading to tour the United States of…
Pyjaen will present their debut album live tonight in Brighton
Headed up by Dylan Jones (of EZRA Collective), Ben Vize, Daniele Diodato, Benjamin Crane and Charlie Hutchinson, PYJÆN is a band with its common link in improvised music and the jazz tradition, but with vision of pushing music forward in…
Tony Allen has announced a new album “Rejoice”, recorded with Hugh Masekela.
Tony Allen has announced a new album “Rejoice”, recorded with Hugh Masekela. Two legends of African music released together. Tony Allen, the Nigerian master drummer, member and musical director of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s band Africa ’70, and the co-founder of Afrobeat.…