Song of the Day: Ego Ella May – Undone
London's neo-soul singer and songwriter Ego Ella May releases a new song Undone, from her forthcoming EP Fieldnotes Part III. Undone is the first single from Fieldnotes Part III and is inspired by a book the artist read last year called…
Fresh Sounds: Tom Skinner – Journey
Sons of Kemet's drummer Tom Skinner released his debut album Voices of Bishara via Brownswood Records / International Anthem, alongside the release of the new single Journey. The title of Tom Skinner’s first release under his own name is a…
Re Imagined: Ego Ella May – Morning Side Of Love [Chico Hamilton]
South London vocalist Ego Ella May’s reimagined the song Morning Side Of Love from visionary drummer Chico Hamilton's 1975 Blue Note album Peregrinations. The song is the first single from the new compilation Blue Note Re:imagined, which will return in…
Song of the Day: Chelsea Carmichael – Fractuals
Following the release of her stunning debut album, saxophonist Chelsea Carmichael announces All We Know EP with a new instrumental track Fractuals. Off the back of releasing her stunning debut album, The River Doesn’t Like Strangers last year on Shabaka Hutchings’ new label Native Rebel…
THE BEST JAZZ ALBUMS 2021
The Wicked Sound favorite / best Jazz albums of 2021: 01. Marcos Resende & Index Marcos Resende & Index [FarOut] This album was recorded 45 years ago but sound so fresh like a recent release from a young band.…
Tomorrow’s Warriors unveils A GREAT DAY IN LONDON
Pioneering and award-winning talent development organization and charity Tomorrow’s Warriors has today announced ‘A Great Day In London – Celebrating 30 Years – A Jazz Happening’ on Saturday 4th December at Queen Elizabeth Hall at The Southbank Centre. The unique event will help raise funds to…
Fresh sounds: Chelsea Carmichael – Bone And Soil
Chelsea Carmichael shared a new single Bone and Soil from her debut album The River Doesn’t Like Strangers due for release in Shabaka Hutchings' new label imprint Native Rebel Records. Chelsea Carmichael is a saxophonist, composer, and arranger, she played…
Song of the Day: Theon Cross – Forward Progression II
London's extraordinary tuba player Theon Cross (Sons of Kemet) released an excellent reggae joint Forward Progression II, the third single from long-awaited sophomore LP Intra-I. The album was produced by Theon and Emre Ramazanoglu from Ill Considered and will be…
Song of the Day: Ill Considered – The Lurch
London's free-wheeling live improvisers Ill Considered released a new single The Lurch featuring Tamar Osborn, Sarathy Korwar, Theon Cross and more. The band open a new chapter in their career with their first fully produced studio album Liminal Space out…
THE BEST JAZZ ALBUMS 2021 (SO FAR)
The Wicked Sound favorite / best Jazz albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite Jazz albums of 2021. 01. Marcos Resende & Index Marcos Resende & Index [FarOut] This…
Song of the Day: Theon Cross – We Go Again
An award-winning tuba player and composer Theon Cross released his new single We Go Again. Theon not only redefines what can be done with his instrument but also transcends traditional genre conventions with his heady brew of low-end theory combined…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #13 (2021) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
I had a few month's break from The Wicked Sound, but not from music! So many great tunes keep coming up every week. Instead of the usual weekly playlist, here it is the big one - The Wicked Sound Playlist…
Fresh Sounds: Marcus Joseph – Arrival of the Giants
Marcus Joseph released his new song Arrival of the Giants from the forthcoming sophomore album Beyond The Dome. The new album explores themes of personal and external limitations, the idea of what binds us to who and where we are and…
THE BEST SOUL ALBUMS 2020
The Wicked Sound favorite Soul, Neo-Soul and R'n'B albums of 2020: 1. SAULT Untitled (Black Is) (Forever Living Originals) SAULT Untitled (Black Is) is an absolute classic. Released on Juneteenth during Black Lives Matter and Uprising movement. The…
The Wicked Sound’s The EFG London Jazz Festival concerts selection
The Wicked Sound’s The EFG London Jazz Festival 2020 concerts selection The EFG London Jazz Festival will be going ahead as a huge range of shows and special events online, with live concerts now streamed from venues across London and…
Watch Wojtek Mazolewski, Tamar Osborn and Edward Wakili-Hick in fiery improvisation taking part in “Get Your Jazz Together” initiative
Wojtek Mazolewski, Tamar Osborn and Edward Wakili-Hick joined their forces in fiery improvisation as a part of the initiative “Get Your Jazz Together” from Adam Mickiewicz Institute. The artists met on Saturday 19th September 2020 on the stage of the…
Shabaka Hutchings shares his “Composition In Memory Of Victims Of Hiroshima”.
Shabaka Hutchings shares his “Composition In Memory Of Victims Of Hiroshima”, performed live with Alabaster dePlume on sax, Betamax on drums and Neil Charles on double bass. The 6th of August 2020 marks 75 years since the atomic bomb was…
Moses Boyd Shortlisted for Mercury Prize Album of the Year, and also shared a new video to the song “Stranger Than Fiction”.
Moses Boyd Shortlisted for Mercury Prize Album of the Year for his debut album “Dark Matter’”. He also shared a new video to the song “Stranger Than Fiction”, the first single from that album. Moses is a drummer, composer, producer…
Ego Ella May announced her debut album “Honey For Wounds” with two beautiful singles “Give A Little’” and “How Long ‘Til We’re Home”.
Ego Ella May announced her debut album “Honey For Wounds” with two beautiful singles “Give A Little” and “How Long 'Til We're Home”. “Honey For Wounds” take on on jazz, r’n’b, and neo-soul featuring collaborations and production from artists including…
Chip Wickham announces new album “Blue to Red” and shares his new single
Chip Wickham announces the new album “Blue to Red” and shares his new single. Flutist and saxophonist, announces his new album “Blue to Red” and shares first self-titled single. Soaring flute melodies, lush harp arpeggios and glistening Rhodes keys interact across…