14 January 2019
Chrome Sparks – Be On Fire [Counter Records]
Nicole Willis & Banda Palomita – I Call Your Name [Persephone Records]
Nu Guinea – Disco Sole [NG Records]
Steve ‘Doc’ Willoughby – All My Life [Izipho Soul]
A Man Called Adam – Ou Pas [Other Records]
Étienne Jaumet – Repeat [Versatile Records]
Flamingo Pier – Hold It [Soundway Records]
Gaoule Mizik – A Ka Titine (Detroit Swindle Edit)
Sam Irl & Dusty – Broken Spell [Jazz & Milk]
Lenny De Luca – How I Want It (Mecca:83 Remix) [Cascade Records]
J Dilla feat. Guilty Simpson & MED – Jungle Love [BBE Music]
Comfort Fit feat. Blaktroniks – Freeze The Cut [Tokyo Dawn]
Oddisee – Soul Clap Remix [Jazzy Sport]
Lost Twin – Ya Know The Deal [Galletto/Love Monk]
Deft – Vapid (Pt. 1 & 2) [Project: Mooncircle]
Jabru feat. Adjua – Breathe Stars [Purple City Soufflé]
Àbáse feat. Wayne Snow – Align [Cosmic Compositions/HHV]
Cononete – Fried Grease [Heavenly Sweetness]
Kalima – (Where Is The) Sunshine [Chuwanaga]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Memories Of Nanzenji [Ropeadope Records]
Herbie Hancock – Maiden Voyage [Blue Note Records]
Toquinho – Zana [Mr Bongo]
Akofa Akoussah – Kimumbu [Mr Bongo]
Joyce – Beira Rio [Odeon]
7 January 2019
James Heather – Last Minute Change Of Heart (String Quartet Version) [Ahead Of Our Time]
Long Arm – Silent Opera [Project Mooncircle]
Envee feat. Mrozu – Dni Zamieniam [U Know Me Records]
14KT Presents IAMABEENIE feat. Muhsinah – The Power Of Same [First Word Records]
Bishop Nehru – Rooftops [Nehruvia LLC]
Sauce81 & Shing02 – Sponge Monsters
Takeleave – Cosmic Bath [Project Mooncircle]
Alan Parker & Madeline Bell – You’ve Got What It Takes [Be With Records]
The New Mastersounds – Pudding & Pie [One Note Records]
Manfredo Fest – That’s What She Says [Treasure Trove Records]
Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti – Encontro [Far Out Recordings]
Lance Ferguson – Brazilian Rhyme [Freestyle Records]
Jorge Lopez Ruiz – Bronca Buenos Aires (DJ Lodeiro Molotov Jazz Edit)
Kira Neris – Poundbury
Peter Matson – Roma Norte [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Peggy Gou – It Makes You Forget (Itgehene) (Jay Daniel Remix) [Ninja Tune]
Starlight – Keep On Moving [Soundway Records]
La Compagnie Créole – A.I.É. (The L.L. Club Mix) [Pardonnez-nous]
Kawuku Sound – Many Hands [Banana Hill]
Martin Iveson – Cobra 2 [Atjazz Record Company]
Polyswitch – Biased (Don’t Hold Back The Truth) [Astrofever Records International]
Skygaze – Thieves Like Me
Pat Thomas – Enye Woa [Soundway Records]
Y-Bayani – Asembi Ara Amba [Philophon Records]
Joe Henderson – Serenity [Blue Note Records]
Monty Luke: Hard Work Not Hype [Dogmatik]
“Hard Work Not Hype” is the debut of Detroit based DJ/producer Monty Luke. Luke previously was the label manager for Carl Craig’s Planet E imprint but appears ready to step out with his impressive debut. The opening track “City Lights” is filled with pulsating drum programming and emotive synths. “Move” is a shimmering electro tinged house gem while “Willie Maze” is a chilled out down-tempo delight. Luke symbolizes the new generation of Detroit producers carrying the torch for deep house and electronic music. This deeply satisfying release shows the future is in good hands
Richard Spaven: Real Time [Fine Line Records]
Richard Spaven’s subtle yet exploratory drumming has become identifiable from the first few notes of his records. As satisfying as his debut “The Self” has been, “Real Time” may be even better. There’s much to savor from the nine track lp starting with the lead single “Faded”. Jordan Rakei’s blissful vocals float above gentle atmospheric textures. Rakei shines again on the Andy Bey original “Celestial Blues”, aided by Stuart McCallum’s sparkling guitar playing. “Loved One” is a beautiful tune filled with ambient soundscapes and vocal harmonies. Spaven’s working band of guitarist McCallum, bassist Robin Mullarkey and Oli Rockberger on keys have a chemistry that’s apparent throughout the disc. Add the soulful vocals of Rakei and you have a winning formula. They emphasize an ensemble approach filled with jazz infused instrumentation combined with superb songwriting. Simply put this is an exceptional record worthy of repeated listens. Highly recommended
Abstract Orchestra: Madvillain Vol 1 [ATA Records]
The Abstract Orchestra made quite an impression with their debut lp “Dilla”. With their sophomore release MF Doom is their source of inspiration. “Madvillain Vol. 1” finds the jazz based Orchestra seamlessly incorporating hip-hop into their compositions while exploring 70s soundtracks. “ALL CAPS” starts out with simple kick snare drum beat and soothing horns before seguing into mind bending improvisation and swinging. “Raid” is a funky fender rhodes driven tune surrounded by blissful horns and strings. Bandleader Rob Mitchell’s arrangements navigate between the production of Madlib and the film scores of Quincy Jones. The results are deeply satisfying and definitely worth checking out.
31 December 2018
The Goods – Make Your Move [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Kelpe – Polymare [DRUT Recordings]
Moodymann – Pitch Black City Reunion [Mahogani Music]
Children of Zeus – Vibrations (Divine Signature) [First Word Records]
Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz feat. Marc Evans – The Way You Love Me (Tom Moulton Philly Re-Grooved Remix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
Cyclonix – Telemachus [Tusk Wax]
Kevin Murning – Crimson Sphere [Quit Safari]
Modified Man – Accidental Return [Albert’s Favourites]
Ben Hauke feat. Jerome Thomas – Simple [CoOp]
K15 – Sunbeams [Eglo Records]
Zepherin Saint – Skyy (Live Version) [Tribe Records]
Kid Sublime feat. Damani – It’s All In Your Hands [Jazzy Sport]
Simbad feat. Brian Temba – Take My Hand (Jimpster Remix) [Freerange Records]
Captain Planet – Oluko [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Vorticon – Soma [Hupu Records]
Lone – Pulsar [R&S Records]
Cotonete – Layla [Heavenly Sweetness]
BADBADNOTGOOD & Little Dragon – Tried [Ninja Tune]
Fourth Kind – The Star Of The Story [Omniverse Records]
Abstract Orchestra – ALL CAPS [ATA Records]
24 December 2018
Djrum – Creature Part.1 [R&S Records]
Long Arm – Lullaby [Project Mooncircle]
Jonny Drop feat. Sarah Williams White – The Looking Glass [Albert’s Favourites]
DJ Simon S feat. Georgie Sweet – Half Human [Futuristica Music]
Nat Birchall meets Al Breadwinner – Igziabeher [Tradition Disc]
Alphabets Heaven – Dopé 1 [Dopé]
Georgia Anne Muldrow – Canadian Hillbilly [Brainfeeder]
Steve Spacek – Deep Inside [Eglo Records]
Dabrye feat. Jon Wayne – Pretty [Ghostly International]
Lewis Parker – Real Life Real Drama
Tessa Souter – Contemplation/Ancestors
Jessica Lauren – Amalfi [Freestyle Records]
Tenderlonious & The 22archestra — Maria [22a]
Florian Pellissier Quintet feat. Anthony Joseph – Boca [Heavenly Sweetness]
Chip Wickham – Barrio 71 [Lovemonk]
The Expansions – Ivory Mountain [Albert’s Favourites]
Kamasi Washington – Fists of Fury [Young Turks]
Renegrade Brass Band feat. Gina Walter – Peloton [Nah’m Sayin’ Records]
Web Web – Meh Te [Compost Records]
Thabang Tabane – Nyandi Yeni [Mushroom Half Hour]
Penya – Iyesa [On The Corner Records]
Richard Spaven – Spin [Fine Line Records]
Letherette feat. Olivier St Louis – Love Lust [Wulf Records]
Andre Solomko – Aquaplane [Favorite Recordings]
17 December 2018
9th Creation – Mellow Music [Pastdue]
Verses – Cherokee [Tramp Records]
Helio Matheus – Mais Kriola [Athens Of The North]
Marcos Valle – Vontage de Rever Voce (Rocking You) [Far Out Recordings]
Barış Manço – Lonely Man [Pharaway Sounds]
Hiroshi Sato – Sora Tobu Jutan [Wewantsounds]
Charly Kingson – Nimele Bolo [Africa Seven]
Basa Basa – African Soul Power Part 2 [Vintage Voudou]
Shina Williams & His African Percussionists – Agb’oju L’ogun [Mr Bongo]
Benita – Time For A Change [Athens Of The North Records]
Wildlife – All In Good Time (Original 12) [BBE Music]
Paradise – Stop And Think [Z Records]
Spaceark – Do What You Can Do [Mr Bongo]
April Fulladosa – Tell Me [Reference Point Records]
Freddie Chavez – Cold Rainy Day [Izipho Records]
Bobby Rodriguez – Simply Macrame [Jazz Detective Records]
Ryo Fukui – Horizon [We Release Jazz]
John Coltrane – Untitled Original 11386 (Take 1) [Impulse Records]
Eiji Nakayama – Aya’s Samba [BBE Music]
Bheki Mseleku – Angola [Matsuli Music]
Harold Vick – Melody For Bu [Pure Pleasure Records/Strata East]
10 December 2018
Sun Palace – Rude Movements [Nuphonic Records]
Donald Byrd – Dance Band [Blue Note Records]
Karmasound – Can See Thru You (Sean McCabe Broken Mind Remix) [Phuture Shock Musik]
Sampology feat. Seven Davis Jr – Blooming In The Streets [Middle Name Records]
Toshiyuki Yasuda – Landfall [Megadolly]
Giovanni Damico – The Sound Of Revolution [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Kerri Chandler Presents Arnold Jarvis – Inspiration [Freetown Records]
Brother & Sister – Rock It Down [Especial Discos]
dOP feat. Alina Pash – Stone Love [dOP Only]
Karol XVII & MB Valence – Aqua (Jackspeare Original Interpretation) [Get Physical Music]
Àbáse feat. Wayne Snow – Align [Cosmic Compositions/HHV]
Auto Reverse – Cruisin’ The Milky Way [Budabeats]
Liquid Saloon – Polaroid Banana [Raw Tapes]
Steve Spacek feat. Oddisee – Take Ova [Eglo Records]
Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti – Ilha Da Luz (aka Mamão’s Brake) (Tenderlonious Remix) [Far Out Recordings]
Killiam Shakespeare feat. Amber Navran – The One
Creative Arts Ensemble With B.J. Crowley – One Step Out [Nimbus West Records]
Naosuke Miyamoto Sextet – One For Trane [Three Blind Mice]
Hiroshi Suzuki – Shrimp Dance [Nippon Columbia]
Vince Andrews – Love, Oh Love [Gerard Records]
3 December 2018
Harris Simon Group – Factory [Overseas Records]
Charles Mingus – The Man Who Never Sleeps [BBE Music]
Alder Ego – Le Chant de Sirénes [We Jazz Records]
Alan Parker & Madeline Bell – Love Is All [Be With Records]
9th Creation – Mellow Music [Pastdue]
Rufus feat. Chaka Khan – Close The Door [ABC Records]
Steve Spacek – Natural Sci-Fi [Eglo Records]
Alphabets Heaven – Kodak [WotNot]
Lost Twin – Stayed Inside All Summer [Galletto/Love Monk]
Souleance – Sète [First Word Records]
Victor Démé – Chérie [Heavenly Sweetness]
The New Mastersounds – Afro Metropolis [One Note Records]
Animanz and Juanita Euka – Them Changes (Magic Drum Orchestra Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Coen – Huu! [Beating Heart]
Hennessy Brown – Groves [Astrophonica]
Jaye P Morgan – Let’s Get Together [Wewantsounds]
Nadie La Fond – Jealousy (I’ve Been Watching You) [Espacial Discos]
From P60 feat. Jaidene Veda – Sweet Life [Irma]
Sam Rufillo – Through The Garden [Irma]
Phenomenal Handclap Band – Judge Not (Ray Mang Special Mix) [Toy Tonics]
The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra – The System [Hope Street Recordings]
Paper Tiger feat. Steve Spacek – The Cycle [Wah Wah 45s]
T-Roy feat. TY – Watching Your Master