14th April 2025
Jazzanova feat. Wayne Snow – That Night (Little Big Beat Studio Live Session) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Rosettes – The Call [Timmion Records]
Ria Moran – No Reason (Ode to You) [DeepMatter Records]
Emanative – When On Earth [Futuristica Music]
Collettivo Immaginario feat. Dwight Trible and Isaiah Collier – Vento Eterno [Domanda Music]
Drama On The Corner – Dzatsu (Live Version) [Tangential Music]
Wood Shaw With Tone Jansa Quartet – May [Timeless Records]
Mark Millington – Overdrive [Albert’s Favourites]
Carlos Nilmmns – Moon Dance [COD3 QR]
Cocktail Party Effect – Shattered Retina [Tectonic Recordings]
Beatrice M. – Magic (Slimy Ape Remix)
Nubiyan Twist feat. Horseman – Battle Isn’t Over (D’n’B Version) [Strut Records]
Ostr-size – Vibrations (Jam) [Influenza Media]
James D. Hall – I Wanna Get Into You [Favorite Recordings]
Hyldon – Vem Dançar O Samba [Jazzybelle Records]
Idjut Boys – One For Kenny [Smalltown Supersound]
Herbert & Momoko – Babystar [Strut Records]
Sue Wright – I Believe In You [Canopy Records]
Phreek Plus One – Astro Boogie [Compost Records]
Cee ElAssaad & Sabrina Chyld – The Time Is Now [Makin’ Moves]
Alton Miller feat. Maurissa Rose – Bring Me Down (Coflo Remix) [Cataleya Music]
Black Loops feat. Byron The Aquarius – Detroit Love Letter [Freerange Records]
La BOA + Tony Allen – La BOA meets Tony Allen [Comet Records]
“LOA BOA Meets Tony Allen” is the brainchild of producer Daniel Michel. Michel and his band La BOA – La Bogota Orquesta Afrobeat blends Afrobeat with the rhythms of Colombia. Michel has been fusing the rhythms of the afro-colombian underground with Afrobeat for over a decade. This began as a tribute to the late great drummer Tony Allen. Inspired by a recording by Allen in 2011 for the Parisian label Comet records. Along the way, Michel’s compositions have evolved into a passing of the torch. The opening track “Ale” is a burning mid-tempo banger. The Orquesta’s horn section sparkles while Michel shines on bass and synths. “La Maquina de Tony” kicks off with hypnotic percussion. The horn section adds a wealth of warm melodies layered over a simmering beat. The time Michel spent on this recording has been time well spent. The Orquesta band is filled with superb musicians and the performances are top notch. For fans of Afrobeat you need this in your collection.
https://tonyallen.bandcamp.com/album/la-boa-meets-tony-allen
Nick Marks – Cinematic Chromatics Vol.III [Marks Brothers]
New York based artist Nick Marks returns with Volume 3 of the Cinematic Chromatics series. Born and raised in Melbourne Australia, Marks grew up in a fertile music scene. Since moving to New York in 2016, Marks has established himself as a sought after producer, composer and musical director, Volume One leans into his deep passion of film scores. The result was an impressive blend of strings and electronics. Volume two pivoted towards jazz fusion and hip hop. Volume three brings it all together. “Alpha Bete” packs a lot of funk along with soothing synths and strings. “Into The Void” is a breezy mid tempo burner featuring wordless phrasings from Arta Jekabsone. The jazz funk fusion genre is a crowded market but Marks has the chops to stand out. The six track release is one satisfying release after another.
https://nickmarks.bandcamp.com/album/cinematic-chromatics-vol-iii
7th April 2025
Kaidi Tatham – Silkie Bantam [First Word Records]
Diesler feat. Stee Downes – Change/Trust [Social Beats/Unique]
RAH & The Ruffcats – Rodeo (Kid Fonque Refix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Calibre & Cimone – Time To Breathe [Signature Recordings]
Feeble – Less Words More Action [Rebel Music]
Roni Size – Snapshot [Full Cycle]
Moxu – Bright Horizons [Celsius Recordings]
Mark Millington – Matilda’s Dance [Albert’s Favourites]
Edison Machado – A Chegada [Far Out Recordings]
Web Web – Morning Ritual [Compost Records]
44th Move – Anthem [Black Acre]
Kuniyuki Takahashi – Moonlight-Kuni [Mule Musiq]
Yuu Udagawa – We Become [Cosmocities Records]
Tea White – 4’lternvte [Stay True Sounds]
Alexander Flood feat. feat. Erica Tucceri – Sidestep [Atjazz Record Company]
John Beltran presents Sol Set – Love Revolution (John Beltran Soul Disco Mix) [All Good Music]
Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange – Sylvester [Energy Exchange Records]
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti – Suspira [Mr Bongo]
Steven Bamidele – The Fool feat. Sly5thAve [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
FloFilz & Kofi Stone – Doves [Melting Pot Music]
Zola Marcelle – Saturn Drive [Jazz Re:freshed]
Trinka – Navega [Agogo Records]
Aldorande – Arcane 17 [Favorite Recordings]
Nyron Higor – Nyron Higor [Far Out Recordings]
Nyron Higor returns with his sophomore release to 2022’s “Fio de Lamina”. The sublime recording is rooted in the foundation of Northeastern Brazilian rhythms. “Louro Cantador” is a subtle bossa nova tune that will transport you to the beaches of Brazil. Higor plays drums, bass and synths on this track among others. “Sao So Palavras” is another mellow tune that features vocals from Higor along with Alici Sol and Bruno Berle. Another vocalist, Johanna, brings warmth to “Estou Pensando Em Voce”. Rubens Adati’s guitar and piano arrangements raise the track to another level. Higor along with many of his contemporaries have composed a marvellous recording that captures the essence of Brazil. In addition Higor is an emerging talent to keep on your musical radar.
31st March 2025
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Acceptance [Impressive Collective + BBE Music]
Lance Ferguson – Moonface [Pacific Theatre]
Anan feat. The Invisible Session – Eden [Space Echo Records]
Nādt Orchestra – Elephant [Locomotiv Records]
Rodina – Trust In This Life [Rodina Music]
Baobab – Just Now [Tramp Records]
Tribe – Vibes From The Tribe [Planet E]
FloFilz & Raelle – Peace of Mind [Melting Pot Music]
Sidsel Endresen & Bugge Wesseltoft – Try (Chilluminati Remix) [Jazzland Recordings]
Mo’ Horizons – Havana B-Boys (Freedust Remix) [Agogo Records]
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek – Ceylan [Big Crown Records]
Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos – Como el Sol [Olindo Records]
Synod – I Want To Go Home [Tramp Records]
Drelio – 2C-B [Rebel Music]
Surplus – Whisper [Fokuz Recordings]
Anushka – Overwhelmed (DJ Die Remix) [BBE Music]
Peter Matson feat. Kendra Morris – White Noise [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Orlando Voorn – Deeper [Ensouled]
Matron 3000 – Matron 3000 [Pleasure]
Max Sinàl & KingCrowney feat. Liv East – Intentions [Soul Quest Records]
Zero dB – Party Girl (Marc Mac Bruk Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Kerrier Collective & Wolf Peaches – Fake Silence [Colour and Pitch]
Jazzanova – Days to Come (Little Big Beat Studio Live Session) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Kaidi Tatham – Miles Away [First Word Records]
Anthony Joseph – Rowing Up River To Get Our Names Back (Vol. 1) [Heavenly Sweetness]
Poet Anthony Joseph has invited a few old friends for his latest release “Rowing Up The River To Get Our Names Back”. Producer David Okumu is on board for this set and sound is notable from the start. “Satellite” has a hypnotic funky groove aided by Okumu’s spacey synths along with vocals from Eska. “Tony”, an ode to the late drummer supreme Tony Allen is a spirited Afrobeat gem. The horn section adds a touch of spice lead by trumpeter Byron Wallen. “A Juba For Janet” continues the journey across the African diaspora in the form of infectious roots reggae dub plate. Joseph pulls us into a day in the life of the Afro Caribbean experience. The listener feels like an invited guest and no doubt having a grand old time. Okumu’s sonic production puts us in the right frame of mind. This release sits firmly alongside Joseph’s previous stellar recordings.
https://anthonyjosephofficial.bandcamp.com/album/rowing-up-river-to-get-our-names-back
24th March 2025
Milton Nascimento – O Trem Azul [Odean]
John Lamkin – Flower Power [Jazz Room Records]
Cinema Royal – Her, I [Rhythm Section International]
Nadav Schneerson – Sheva [Kavana Records]
Web Web – Apotheosis [Compost Records]
Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 – Impossible [Legere Recordings]
MF Doom feat. Count Bass D – Potholders [Rhymesayers]
Omar – Brighter The Days [BBE Music / Impressive Collective]
Georgie Sweet – Smaller [First Word Records]
Cyclonix – In My Mind [ASCII Trax]
Colonel Red – This Life [Inner Tribe Records]
Kuna Maze – Hazy Day [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Sonar’s Ghost – Purest Dope (Domu’s exclusive mix) [BBE Music]
Mitch von Arx – Pin Pon
Oversight – Where The Heart Is [Jazzsticks Recordings]
Submorphics feat. Aya Dis – Another Level Of Love [Rosebay Music]
Joakuim – Tequila Sunset [Fokuz Recordings]
Submotive – Snowed In [Sofa Sound]
Azymuth – Wait For My Turn (Yam Who? Re edit) [Far Out Recordings]
Annie & The Caldwells – I Made It [Luaka Bop]
Igor Jadranin – Heavy In Stereo [Star Creature Universal Vibrations]
Alexander Flood feat. Cazeaux O.S.L.O – Life Is A Rhythm [Atjazz Record Company]
Marcel Vogel & Tim Jules feat. Javonntte – Just Because (LYMA Remix) [Lumberjacks In Hell]
BoomClap feat. Sabrina Chyld – Come Here [Atjazz Record Company]
Mood II Swing – Move Me [Music For Your Ears]
Ronald Snijders – Penta [Night Dreamer]
Dutch-Surinamese multi-instrumentalist Ronald Snijders latest release “Penta” is his debut for Night Dreamer records. The label known for it’s direct to disc recordings. Snijders released four albums between 1977-1983. Over four decades he has over fifty releases. Snijders supporting cast are premier musicians in their own right. Drummer Yoran Vroom, bassist Jeroen Vierdag and Mike Del Ferro on keys. Together they create a thumping groove for Snijders melodic flurries to soar. The opening track “Kaseko Sisters” kicks hard with a heavy bass groove and heavenly flute harmonies. “Ode To Wayne Shorter” is a mediative tribute where Snijders is joined by Efraim Trujillo on soprano sax. Snijders is widely recognised in the Netherlands, having received the Boy Edgar prize in 2022. However his recordings have been largely obscure outside the Netherlands. Night Dreamer has reissued his earlier work. It’s worth the effort to give those recordings a proper listen. This recording is certainly worth supporting as well.
17th March 2025
Roy Ayers – Brand New Feeling [BBE Music]
Roy Ayers – Hummin [Polydor]
Roy Ayers Ubiquity – People And The World [Polydor]
Roy Ayers Ubiquity – 2000 Black [Polydor]
Eighties Ladies – Tell Him [Universal Sound]
Roy Ayers – Sweet Tears [Polydor]
Roy Ayers – Slip ‘N’ Slide [CBS]
Erykah Badu – Cleva [Motown]
Guru – Take A Look (At Yourself) [Chrysalis]
Summer Pearl – The Interlude [Kitto Records]
Kalaido feat. Sam Miles – Midnight Curry Diner
Edison Machado – Serena [Far Out Recordings]
Kometa – Haze [Kos.Mos.Music]
Bonobo – Nightlite (Zero dB Reconstruction) [Ninja Tune]
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra – Black Sun (Joe Claussell Remix) [Far Out Recordings]
Josh One – Contemplation (King Britt Funke Mix) [Electromatrix]
Lafayette – Sol De Verão [Mr Bongo]
Kerrier Collective & Wolf Peaches – Fake Silence [Colour and Pitch]
Oliver Lutz – Paffee Mountain
Kuna Maze – Layers [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Electric Machine – It’s Worth Its Weigh In Gold [Erezioni]
Roy Ayers – Liquid Love [BBE Music]