Fresh sounds: Bobby Raush – Durban Poison 19
Berlin's young future jazz trio Bobby Raush presented the new single Durban Poison 19 from their forthcoming album Hidden. A Bobby Rausch call themselves a Berlin underground music trio, and call their music 'experimental groove'. With bass clarinet, baritone saxophone,…
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…
Fresh sounds: Mammoth – Ourglass
Jazz quartet Mammoth presents their new single Ourglass, lifted from their debut EP planned for September 2021. The tune follows their debut single Erlanger. A band made of sought-after touring and session musicians including drummer Harry Pope (Alfa Mist, Neue…
Song of the Day: 30/70 – Tastes Like Freedom
The irrepressible 30/70 return to Rhythm Section International with a hot and heavy surprise single, Tastes Like Freedom 9 minutes long free-floating jazz-funk. It’s a blissful, lively roller as much as it’s a nostalgia-drenched neo-soul love song. Emotive, intimate, and provoking…
Re Imagined: Samm Henshaw – Still Broke (Keyon Harrold remix)
Samm Henshaw releases Keyon’s Cocktail mix of Still Broke from Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold. Harrold is responsible for the incredible trumpet section in the original, now provides us with a cocktail remix, which sees his instrument take the lead. The…
Fresh sounds: MckNasty, Kojey Radical and Laudable – Not Nice
Jazz drummer and musical director MckNasty shares a new track Not Nice, featuring Kojey Radical and South African rapper Laudable, from his biographical LP As Things Grow. The single was born out of the collective experiences of three black men. Sonically…
Wax in the Attic: Sun Ra – Lanquidity (Definitive Edition) [Strut]
Strut presents the definitive edition of Sun Ra’s classic Lanquidity album from 1978 with a brand new 4LP box set and 2CD editions, featuring the widely distributed version of the album alongside alternative mixes by Bob Blank originally released in…
Song of the Day: Kamasi Washington – Sun Kissed Child
American Jazz Saxophonist Kamasi Washington released his new song Sun Kissed Child from the new compilation of various artists Liberated / Music For The Movement Vol. 3. The track is an epic eight-minute jazz opus dedicated to imbuing Black children…
Rosie Turton – Expansions and Transformations: Part I & II [self released]
Rosie Turton self-released her new EP, Expansions and Transformations: Part I & II. It follows the release of the trombonist’s debut LP Rosie’s 5ive (Jazz re:freshed) in 2019, which solidified her unique voice as a composer and bandleader within the UK…
Song of the Day: Timo Lassy – Orlo
Saxophonist and composer Timo Lassy presents his new song Orlo from his forthcoming album Trio, Tenor saxophonist Timo Lassy, one of Finland's leading jazz artists, is back with a new album release Trio on We Jazz Records. To be released on…
Fresh Sounds: Aver & Move78 – Sanctuary
Berlin-based jazz band Aver & Move 78 released a new single Sanctuary from their forthcoming debut EP The Algorithm Smiles Upon You (Village Live Records). The album is a divine collection of solid hip-hop beats with jazzy instrumentation, unveiling the new…
Song of the Day: James Brandon Lewis – Chemurgy
Saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis presents his new band the Red Lily Quintet, and releases a new song Chemurgy from their forthcoming album Jesup Wagon: Voted Rising Star Tenor Saxophonist in the 2020 DownBeat Magazine International Critic’s Poll, James…
Fresh Sounds: Daniel Casimir – Safe, Pt 1
Daniel Casimir presents Safe (Part 1), the first single from his upcoming album planned for April 2021. The first single Safe (Part 1), is inspired by Derek Owusu's book of the same title which outlines the experience of being…
Song of the Day: Natural Information Society feat Evan Parker – descencion (Out of Our Constrictions)
Joshua Abrams with Natural Information Society shares a new composition descension (Out of Our Constrictions) featuring free jazz master Evan Parker. Chicago-based Natural Information Society is unlike any other being made today. Their sixth album in eleven years for Eremite…
Fresh Sounds: Jackson Mathod – Dumb People
Jackson Mathod presents Dumb People, the first single from his upcoming album planned for April 2021. Dumb People is reflecting on how the global pandemic we are all experiencing can sometimes reveal the most stupid side of the human race,…
Fresh Sounds: Lewis Daniel – Why Me
Saxophonist Lewis Daniel shares his new song Why Me, from his forthcoming debut EP State Of Being planned for 30th of April via Black Nerd Records. This E.P comes about after years of composing and playing for other artists ranging…
Tribute Page: Milford Graves – Dialogue of the Drums (Andrew Cyrille)
Legendary free jazz drummer Milford Graves has died on 12th February 2021 at the age of 79. Innovative percussionist revered for his pioneering contributions to the free-jazz movement and revolutionizing the role of percussionists by asserting that drummers could take…
Fresh Sounds: Alex Bone feat. Nile Rodgers – In Dream
Saxophonist, composer and producer Alex Bone presents his single In Dream featuring the legendary Nile Rodgers, lifted from his debut album Falling On Infinity planned for early May 2021. Blending electronic music and jazz with a whimsical pop sensibility, Alexander's sound…
Song of the Day: Garage A Trois – Calm Down Cologne
Garage A Trois unveils a new single Calm Down Cologne from their forthcoming, first in 10 years album via Royal Potato Family. Garage A Trois return in the form from which they were born 22 years ago with a new…
Tribute Page: Johnny Pacheco – En Orbita (Fania All Stars)
Bandleader and songwriter Johnny Pacheco, who is widely credited with bringing salsa to the world as a co-founder of Latin music label Fania Records, died yesterday on 15th February 2021 at the age of 85. Johnny Pacheco was a Dominican-American…