12 February 2018
Tenderlonious & The 22archestra — Maria [22a]
John Coltrane – Spiritual [Pablo Records]
Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces – Groovin’ With The Aces [Jazzman Records]
Revbjelde – Voices From The Sea [Buried Treasure]
Ebo Taylor – Poverty No Good [Mr Bongo]
Izo FitzRoy – Skyline (Kraak & Smaak Badlands Remix) [Jalapeno Records]
Loop Therapy – Afrotek [Irma Records]
Jorgie – Love Knows
Submotion Orchestra – Bridge [SMO Recordings]
Groeni – Nape [Project Mooncircle]
TY – Work of Heart [Jazz Re:Freshed]
Australia – Wide Awake [Tramp Records]
Fred Johnson – A Child Runs Free [Jazzman Records]
Renata Rosa – Brilhantina [Jazz & Milk]
DJ Khalab – Aeh [On The Corner Records]
The Mauskovic Dance Band – Down In The Basement [Soundway Records]
Andy Compton & Shamrock – Everything Is Gravy [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Yasuko Agawa – L.A. Nights (Kadena Instrumental Edit) [Galaxy Sound Co.]
Isaac Hayes – Hung Up On My Baby Part 2 (Kadena Multi-Track Version) [Galaxy Sound Co.]
Lemy Leopard & Simbad – Cosmic Energie [City Fly Records]
Jonny Rock – Housey Mousey (Jonny Rock Edit) [Fleeting Wax]
Mutabaruka – Poem (Irfan & Simbad Mix)
Peggy Gou – It Makes You Forget (Itgehane) [Ninja Tune]
The Maghreban – Sham [R&S Records]
Tim Maia – Sossego [Mr Bongo]
Curtis & Dondi – Magic From Your Love [Fantasy Love Records]
5 February 2018
Lenny de Luca feat. Anothr – Thing [Cascade Records]
Abstract Orchestra feat. Illa J – New Day [ATA Records]
Krismisfit – Lazy
Birthday Boy & Trish – Just One Kiss [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
The Soultrend Orchestra feat. Frankie Lovecchio – Fire [Irma Records]
Edu Passeto & Gui Tavares – Descobrir [Far Out Recordings]
Burnier & Cartier – Parte Capital [Mr Bongo]
Wes Montgomery – Golden Earrings [Verve]
Charles Rouse – Hopscotch [Strata East]
Black Flower – Almaz [Sdban Records]
Stillhead feat. pille.riin – Hide Me (bop Remix) [Brightest Dark Place]
Chimpo – DidDieDoDat? [Pretty Weird Records]
Pursuit Grooves – Stitch Heal Recover
Deniece Williams – I Found Love [CBS]
The Pumphouse Gang – Welcome Back To My Life [All City Records]
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra – Black Sun [Far Out Recordings]
Andre Solomko – Moonbeach Disco [Favorite Recordings]
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – Baby’ You Got My Nose Open [ABC Records]
The McCrarys – Love On A Summer Night [Capitol Records]
BUNKR – Appl Skies [VLSI Records]
The Goods – Glow [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Wolf + Lamb – Love You Still [W+L Records]
Atjazz – Track 10 (Mix 1) [Atjazz Record Company]
Zepherin Saint – Skyy (Live Version) [Tribe Records]
Kenny Bobien – Rise Above The Storm [MAW Records]
Oumou Sangaré – Djoukourou (Auntie Flo Remix) [Nø Førmat!]
LyricL: UnequiVocal [Tokyo Dawn]
“UnequiVocal” is an aptly title, for there may be no equal for the lyrical dexterity of poet and hip-hop lyricist Nkechi da LyricL (aka Lyric L). LyricL has performed with everyone from Mark De Clive Lowe, Bugz In The Attic and Aroop Roy just to name a few. “UnequiVocal” is her follow up to her smash debut “Amazed”. Although that record dropped over six years ago she has seamlessly picked up where she left off. That means there’s a myriad of rhythms tailored to her exceptional rhyming skills enhanced by a number of talented guests as well. On “Dreamstate” LyricL is joined by rapper 3rd Person and Breakplus to trade verses over a laid back boom bap beat. “Juxtapose” is an intoxicating Afro house number featuring Rachel Huggins and Shaun Ashby. “Expected To” featuring Daz-I-Kue is a wicked bruk beat track reminiscent of her work from the London broken beat scene from over a decade ago. That’s just a sampling of the amount of gems spread across this record. I can easily go on but you need to listen for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended.
Penya: Super Liminal [On The Corner]
Penya is a percussion driven quartet led by producer and multi-instrumentalist Magnus PI. “Super Liminal” is their debut LP and the follow up to their impressive “Acelere” EP. They’re woven a myriad of influences ranging from Cuba to Tanzania to assemble a tantalizing stew of compositions. “Search It Out” is driven by Jim Lem’s bata drumming and enhanced by lead vocalist Lilli Elina, whose vocals shine throughout this disc. Lem shines throughout as well, specifically on “Iyesa” and “Kirachi”. The latter is a pulsating track with tribal overtones due in part to the futuristic synths with ancient chants. Magnus PI’s production has created a lo-fi analog sound that befits the nature of the music. You feel as though you are in the midst of a live performance. The energy this quartet exudes is certain to lift your spirits and move your hips. There’s no use trying to fight it, just release yourself and enjoy it.
Menagerie: The Arrow Of Time [Freestyle]
Producer and multi-instrumentalist Lanu Ferguson has serenaded us with a myriad of projects ranging from The Bamboos to Black Feeling. His broad musical vision have made him a sort after musician and created high anticipation for his releases. Menagerie, his latest project is no exception. Ferguson’s latest is inspired by the 1970’s spiritual jazz era and is filled with post bop spiritual and Afro jazz rhythms. “Evolution”, erupts with an enchanting piano solo and percussion followed by Fallon Williams philosophical words of wisdom. “The Arrow Of Time” is another winner fueled by simmering horns, tantalizing keys and a harmonious vocal chorus. “Spiral” is an infectious jazz funk gem with a monster groove. “The Arrow Of Time” is a marvelous collection of compositions that inspire joyous energy and warm vibes. Ferguson once again knocks it out of the park with an album that provides definite satisfaction.
29 January 2018
Jeffrey Siedler – Neuro-Trend Arcadia [Buried Treasure]
Hector Plimmer – Kalimba 2 (Mr Beatnick Remix) [Albert’s Favourites]
K-LONE – Clouds [Banoffee Pies Records]
LyricL feat. Lee Gomez – Oh No (Here We Go) [Tokyo Dawn Records]
Kansado – Besame Como El Melao [Darker Than Wax]
Hugh Masekela – Afro Beat Blues [BBE Records]
Hugh Masekela Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz – Adade [Blue Thumb Records]
Edu Passeto & Gui Tavares – Fogo Grande [Far Out Recordings]
Penya – Rootless [On The Corner Records]
Menagerie – The Arrow Of Time [Freestyle Records]
Pacific Express – The Way It Used To Be [World Seven]
Eiji Nakayama – Aya’s Samba [BBE Records]
Gary Bartz – Music Is My Sanctuary [Capitol Records]
Duccio – Hypeway [Greta Cottage Workshop]
Harry Wolfman – Upstream [Toy Tonics]
Whitesquare – Suivre [Freerange Records]
Dazzle Drums Vs. Lono Brazil – Manchild (In The Promised Land) (Dazzle Drums Dub) [BBE Records]
The Black Five – Selallane [Soundway Records]
Hiroshi Sato – Sora Tobu Jutan [Wewantsounds]
Barbara Roy & Ecstacy, Passion & Pain – If You Want Me [Barclays Records]
Steve Watson – My Little One [S.P.Q.R.]
Zo! feat. Phonte (from Little Brother) – Africa (Nirobi Edit)
22 January 2018
The Goods – Make Your Move [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Harvell Guiton – My Dream [Favorite Recordings]
The Pumphouse Gang – Welcome Back To My Life [All City Records]
Kira Neris – Promo 09
Benita – Time For A Change [Athens Of The North Records]
Casbah 73 – Love Saves The Day [Love Monk]
Urban Soul – Alright (Zanzibar Mix) [Chrysalis]
Hi & Saberhägen – Rare Obi Strip [Lo Recordings]
Causa – Calo [Boogie Box Records]
K15 – Sunbeams [Eglo Records]
Squane x Ebb – Cold Blooded [Jelly Bean Farm]
Pasteur Lappe – More Sekele Movement (Papa Ni Mama) [Africa Seven]
Coco Raízes de Arcoverde – Godê Pavão [Jazz & Milk]
Edmony Krater – Nou kontan [Heavenly Sweetness]
Guanabara – Divagando [Baystate]
Calibro 35 – SuperStudio [Record Kicks]
Mopo – Ruusu [We Jazz Records]
Madeline Bell – Comin’ Atcha [RCA Records]
Ruby Rushton – Charlotte Emma Victoria [22a]
The Expansions – Cannonball [Albert’s Favourites]
Franklin Black – Gifted People [Excursions]
Shea Face feat. SoSoon – Konkrete Big Apple [Ramrock Red Records]
TY feat. Rootz & Deborah Jordan – Eyes Open [Jazz Re:Freshed]
EMAMKAY – Happy Loner [Stay True Sounds]
Onra feat. Pomrad – No Question [All City Records]
Rhi – Slow Dance [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Nitai Hershkovits feat. MNDSGN – Flyin Bamboo [Raw Tapes]
15 January 2018
The Broken Orchestra – Blinded [A Bridge To Far Recordings]
Vicky Flint – One More Chance
Nostalgia 77 feat. Beth Rowley – Quiet Dawn [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Gloria Jay – Know What You Want [Melodies International]
LyricL feat. 3rd Person & Breakplus – Dreamstate [Tokyo Dawn Records]
Yazmin Lacey – Still [Running Circle]
Menagerie – Spiral [Freestyle Records]
sUb modU – Tribes In Your Apartment
Penya – Iyesa [On The Corner Records]
Y-Bayani & Baby Naa – Rehwe Mie Enyim [Philophon Records]
Dimenzió – Bamba [Pepita]
Amnesty – Mister President [Now-Again Records]
Colm K – Beginnings [Tiff’s Joints]
Haku – Trucker’s Elbow
Steve Watson – Born To Boogie [S.P.Q.R.]
Andre Solomko – Moonbeach Disco (Dub Version) [Favorite Recordings]
Billy Palmier – The Wise Fool [Citywurl]
No Moon – Mallet Fury [Craigie Knowes]
Acid Mondays – Universal Rhythm (Maghreban Soul Mix) [R&S Records]
Funky People feat. Cassio Ware – Funky People [Slip N’ Slide]
AD Bourke & Rotla – Raw (Ron Trent Remix) [Far Out Recordings]
Zepherin Saint – Skyy (Live Version) [Tribe Records]
Victor Assis Brasil – Children [Far Out Recordings]
The Lightmen – #109 Psychosomatic [Now-Again Records]
8 January 2018
Stillhead feat. pille.rin – Hide Me [Brightest Dark Place]
Ambient Jazz Ensemble – Eleven Days [Here & Now Recordings]
Guy One – Everything You Do, You Do For Yourself [Philophon]
S-Tone Inc. with Toco & Friends – Estrada Real [Schema Records]
Burnier & Cartier – Europanema [Mr Bongo Records]
Scone Cash Players – Year of the Rooster, Pt. 1 [Freestyle Records]
Oliver Nelson – Black, Brown & Beautiful [BMG Music]
John Coltrane – Body And Soul [Atlantic]
Hollie Cook – Stay Alive [Merge Records]
TY – You Gave Me [Jazz Re:Freshed]
Rumpistol – Slower Drops (Noosfære Remix) [Rump Recordings]
Chromé – WWW [La Boocle]
Cassius Select – Hype Hour [Accidental Jnr]
Chimpo – DidDieDoDat? [Pretty Weird Records]
Similarobjects – Hudhud ni Aliguyun [Darker Than Wax]
Kenneth Scott – Ever Smaller Birds [Souvenir]
Hiroshi Sato – Kalimba Night [Wewantsounds]
Steve Turner – Harbor Place [Favorite Recordings]
Legacy – Monday Blues [Spacetalk]
Otnip – Kacha [Mumbai Records]
Atjazz – Track 9 (Mix 1) [Atjazz Record Company]
The Lounge Lizards feat. Jill Rock Jones – Wake Up & Stand Up [Makin Moves]
Kings Of Tomorrow feat. Kandace Springs – Faded [Defected]
Glenn Davis – I Feel It [F*CLR Music]
K15 – Starburst [Eglo Records]
1 January 2018
T-Roy feat. Shaun Ashby & Oliver Night – My Life [Broadcite]
Wipe The Needle feat. Kenny Bobien – Where I Live [Makin’ Moves]
Lone – Minds Eye Melody [R&S Records]
Metropolitan Soul Museum – Saaab [Toy Tonics]
Boddhi Satva feat. Maalem Hammam – Belma Belma (LUM Remix) [Offering Recordings]
Ivan Conti – Azul (Glenn Astro Remix) [Far Out Recordings]
Nu Era – Heartstrings [Omniverse]
Otik – Deep Red [DEXT Recordings]
Karmasound – Flashback [Phuture Shock Musik]
Voilaaa feat. Sir Jean – Problems [Favorite Recordings]
The James L’Estraunge Orchestra – Groovin’ You [BBE Records]
The Expansions – Breakthrough [Albert’s Favourites]
Liz Aku – Seasons Change [Sonar Kollektiv]
B. Bravo feat. Trailer Limon – Freak It [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Soothsayers – Blinded Souls [Wah Wah 45s]
Caravela – Na Terero [None More Records]
Cookin’ On 3 Burners – Enter Sandman [Soul Messin’ Records]
Nicole Willis & UMO Jazz Orchestra – One In A Million [Persephone Records]
Omar feat. Leon Ware – Gave My Heart [Freestyle Records]
Mecca:83 feat. Grap Luva – Lets Get It
Nathan Thomas – Resilience (Simon S Extended Edit) [Futuristica Music]
The Broken Orchestra feat. Shawn Lee – Float Away [A Bridge Too Far Recordings]
Nuage feat. Bop – Rivers Reverse [Project Mooncircle]
Wayne Snow – Fall [Tartelet Records]