22 April 2019
Martha Skye Murphy – Black Eye [Slow Dance]
Roy Ayers – Holiday [Rapster Records]
Azymuth – Juntos Mais Uma Vez [Far Out Recordings]
Jungle Brown – Keep It Moving [Mr Bongo Records]
14KT – Down The Street From Peace [First Word Records]
Jordan Rakei – Mind’s Eye [Ninja Tune]
Paper Tiger – Slow Motion [Wah Wah 45s]
Azymuth – Castelo (Version 1) [Far Out Recordings]
Da Lata – Dakar [Da Lata Music]
Sunlightsquare – Hanging Tough [Alim Music]
Ilmiliekki Quartet – Twisted Thistle [We Jazz Records]
Woody Shaw With Tone Jansa Quartet – Folk Song [Timeless]
Paolo Zavallone & His Orchestra – Papillon Rouge [Dualismo Sound]
Rotary Connection – We’re Going Wrong [Cadet Concept]
Marvin Gaye – Woman Of The World [Universal]
Space Dimension Controller – Beyond Pulso IV [R&S Records]
Jordan – Don’t Go [Belters]
Jad & The – Bells Creek Road [Slothboogie Recordings]
Rando Arand – Joondub [LIITHELI]
Marshall Jefferson feat. Curtis McLean – Step By Step (Ron Trent Remix) [Freetown Records]
Atjazz – Tear [Atjazz Record Company]
Simbad feat. Steelo – Soul Fever (Remix) [Raw Fusion]
Laroye – Colombia 26a [Tiff’s Joints]
15 April 2019
Etuk Ubong Quartet – Suddenly [Jazzagression]
Seeds of Fulfillment – The Provider [Mo-Jazz Records]
The Lightmen Plus One – Blues For Curtis [Now-Again Records]
Azymuth – Manhã [Far Out Recordings]
Akira Ishikawa – El Condor Pasa [Mr Bongo Records]
Coladera – Céu Azulino [Agogo Records]
Time Grove – A.L.P. [Wah Wah 45s]
Hackney Colliery Band feat. YVA – Without You [Veki Records]
Kutiman – So Long (Gene Dudley Remix) [Wah Wah 45s]
Rasputins Stash – Tarantula [Family Groove Records]
The Pendletons – You Do You [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
SpaceArk – Don’t Stop (Unreleased Long Version) [Mr Bongo Records]
Cotonete & Di Melo – A.E.I.O.U. (Dimitri From Paris Remix) [Favorite Recordings]
Timmy Regisford – Mia Journey [Quantize Recordings]
Malcolm WeLove – Thank You [Atjazz Record Company]
JT Donaldson feat. Liv.E – Stay Inside [Classic Music Company]
Kiko Navarro feat. Ilitha – Vuma (Modified Man Remix) [Afroterraneo]
Scrimshire feat. Emma-Jean Thackray – Won’t Get Better [Albert’s Favourites]
Àbáse feat. Stevo Atambire – Sambo [Cosmic Compositions/HHV]
Muito Kaballa – Lugar Ao Sol [Switchstance Recordings]
Alice Clark – Charms Of The Arms Of Love [Wewantsounds/Mainstream Records]
Alessandro Magnanini feat. Elisa Aramont – Morning Light [Schema Records]
The Cinematic Orchestra feat. Heidi Vogel – A Promise [Ninja Tune]
8 April 2019
Bryony Jarman-Pinto – As I’ve Heard [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Shafiq Husayn feat. Hiatus Kaiyote – Cycles [Eglo Records]
Es-K – Ptssm [Cold Busted]
Erikk McKenzie x BHLB – Nå Blei Det Spooky (BHLB Edit)
Wraetlic – Sing A Song [Huntleys + Palmers]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Ryugu-jo [Ropeadope Records]
Don Rendell Ian Carr Quintet – Just Blue [Jazzman Records]
Terkel Nørgaard – Twelve [We Jazz Records]
Koop feat. Earl Zinger – Beyond The Sun [Compost Records]
Marvin Gaye – Where Are We Going? [Universal]
Marvin Gaye – Woman Of The World [Universal]
Don Leisure – Kaymak [First Word Records]
Lalalar – İsyanlar
The Blassics – In A Sincere Way [Odd Funk Records]
The Mandatory Eight – Turn It Out [ATA Records]
Yan Tregger – Who Knows You (Parisian Soul Rework) [Denote Records]
Logg – Dancing Into The Stars [Salsoul Records]
Jazzanova feat. Oliver St. Louis – Heatwave (Jazzanova Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Greymatter – Rogue [Unique Uncut]
Femi Kuti – Beng Beng Beng (Ashley Beedle’s Afrikans On Marz Remix) [Talkin’ Loud]
Ishmael Ensemble feat. Holysseus Fly – Full Circle [Severn Songs]
Scrimshire feat. Emma-Jean Thackray – Won’t Get Better [Albert’s Favourites]
Oliver Night – U Got To (NameBrandSound Remix) [CoOp]
Marc Mac – Ah-Fee-Ka [CoOp]
Paxton Fettel – Pacifica 399 To Freedom [Delusions Of Grandeur]
1 April 2019
João Donato – Ahiê [Polysom]
Marcos Valle – The Answer [Verve Records]
Coladera – Mandinga [Agogo Records]
Duke Pearson – Upa Neguinho [Blue Note/Wallen Bink]
Cro-Magnon – Valley Of Pigeon [Jazzy Sport/CM Production]
Ilmiliekki Quartet – Land Of Real Men [We Jazz Records]
Thelonious Monk – Hackensack [Milestone Records]
Alogte Oho & His Sounds Of Joy – Allema Timba [Philophon Records]
Gigi – Guramayle [Time Capsule]
Souls of Gama – Coming For You [Tone Arise Recordings]
Ben Hayes – See Sun [R&S Records]
9th Creation – Let It Shine [Pastdue]
Roy Ayers – Good Good Music [BBE Music]
Da Lata – Asking Eyes [Kryptox]
Akira Ishikawa – I’ve Got To Use My Imagination [Mr Bongo Records]
Kapote – Fusion 79 [Toy Tonics]
Space Dimension Controller – Beyond Pulso IV [R&S Records]
A Man Called Adam – Mountains & Waterfalls [Other Records]
Quantic – Atlantic Oscillations [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Abel – Insider (Atjazz & Soloh Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Pulsinger & Irl – Spatial Turn [Big Beak Recordings]
Manuel Tur – Astrakan [Freerange Records]
Mark De Clive Lowe: Heritage [Ropeadope]
Pianist/Producer Mark De Clive Lowe explores his ancestry with his latest release “Heritage”. De Clive Lowe consulted with his family to gain a deeper understanding of his Japanese roots and the results are his most personal work to date. “Bushido 1”, meaning “The Way of the Warrior” begins with a splash of piano aligned with Josh Johnson’s simmering alto sax. De Clive Lowe’s melodic excursions takes the listener on a mystic voyage. “Memories of Nanzenji” is a meditative tune that is awash in Brandon Combs expressive cymbals. De Clive Lowe and Johnson’s playing is free flowing and spiritual. “Niten-Ichi” begins with a slow burning piano that quickly evolves into a high energy free for all that includes Teodross Avery on Tenor sax. “Heritage” is the first of a two part project. Based on De Clive Lowe’s brilliance here, there’s no doubt that part two will be as equally rewarding as this one
Nicole Willis & Banda Palomita: My Soul Sensation [Persephone]
The songstress Nicole Willis returns with a new album and a new band. “My Soul Sensation” marks a more modern sound and she sounds right at home. The band Banda Palomita is comprised of members from Finland, Senegal and Brazil. They demonstrate their ability to create tasty laid back grooves to complement Nicole’s soaring vocals. “Save Me” is a mellow RnB tune with a sprinkle of synths and percussion. “Reparate” is a mid-tempo boogie tune and “Free” is a dance inspired funk burner filled with infectious electric guitar. Willis has shown time and again that she can belt out classic soul tunes with the best of them. This refreshing release shows she’s a delight in any style.
Andrew Wasylyk: The Paralian [Athens Of The North]
Andrew Mitchell aka Andrew Wasylyk is a multi-instrumentalist. “The Paralian” is a blend of ambient jazz and british folk soundscapes. While in Arbroath Scotland for an extended residency Wasylyk came in touch with a 19th century Erard Grecian harp. Along with a grand piano on hand he wrote a number of tunes to reflect the tranquility of the harbor town. “Greendrive #2” is a dreamy tune that evokes images of the east coast of Scotland. “Welter In The Haar” is a highlight that combines blissful Fender Rhodes and strings. “Adrift Below A Constellation” features soft brass rhythms as well as Wasylyk’s warm vocals. Arbroath sounds like the place to escape from all the noise and this is the ideal soundtrack to bring along with you.
Roy Ayers: Silver Vibrations [BBE]
BBE has done a masterful job of shining a light on the Roy Ayers archive in recent years. The latest installment “Silver Vibrations” features a few more hidden gems worth checking out. There’s an unedited version of “Chicago” that still sounds relevant today thanks in part to the thumping bass groove. “Lots Of Love” is a boogie tune that was part of a solo release by Roy on his own imprint from the early eighties. “D.C. City” is one of the stronger tracks here. It features Roy at his best blending jazz and funk with soulful vocals. Tracks like “Keep on Movin'” don’t measure up to the standard we’re used to hearing from him. That being said, there’s enough here to remind you why you fell in love with the Ubiquity sound in the first place.
Ishmael Ensemble: A State of Flow [Seven Songs]
Led by saxophonist, band leader and Bristol resident Peter Cunningham, Ishmael Ensemble’s nine track lp is celestial jazz meets electronica filled with atmospheric soundscapes. “Full Circle” pulls you in instantly with the glorious harp rhythms and pulsating drums topped off by the emotive vocals of Holysseus Fly. “Siren” starts out with a funky bass lick before diving into a flurry of broken beats, horns and synths that build toward an exhilarating crescendo. “The River” is a meditative tune that’s elevated by trumpeter Yazz Ahmed’s warm effortless tone. Overall “A State Of Flow” is a bold and adventurous release that you shouldn’t miss.
25 March 2019
Cinematic Orchestra feat. Tawiah – Wait For Now Leave The World [Ninja Tune]
Liquid Saloon feat. Jenny Penkin – Won’t Be Led By Fear [Raw Tapes]
Don Rendell Ian Carr 5tet – Spooks [Jazzman Records]
OK:KO – Syrtti [We Jazz]
Paolo Zavallone & His Orchestra – Papillon Rouge [Dualismo Sound]
Oso Leone – Virtual U [Apollo Records]
Georgie Sweet – Sorry [Futuristica Music]
Medline & Stéphane Carricondo – Continue A Rouler [Mybags]
Grooveman Spot – Gorgon [Jazzy Sport]
Pan Amsterdam – All Kindsa Don’t [Def Pressé]
Terry Callier – Holding On To Your Love [Elektra]
Celso Rubinstein – É A Vida Que Diz [Notes On A Journey]
Coladera – A Luz de Yayá [Agogo Records]
Ronald Mesquita – Balança Pena [Mr Bongo]
Guts – Li Dous Konsa [Heavenly Sweetness]
Kutiman feat. Melike Sahin – Sakla Beni [Siyal Music]
Jake Najor & The Moment of Truth – Funkin’ For Jamacha [Colemine Records]
Om Unit & Kid Drama – Untitled 1 [Apollo Records]
CM-4 – Super Tiger [Three Point Oh]
Michael Wycoff – Looking Up To You [RCA Victor]
Nicole Willis & Banda Palomita – Reparate [Persephone Records]
Duktus – Loover Dance [ThinkLoud]
Adham Zahran – Monday Blues [Trend Records]
Luis Radio & Stefano Guerra – Let The Sun Rise [Makin’ Moves]
Phenomenal Handclap Band – Jail (Marcel Vogel Remix) [Toy Tonics]
Alan Dixon feat. Maleke O’Ney – Whatcha Gonna Do [Lumberjacks In Hell]