25 March 2013
Typesun feat. Ernist Trio & Nick Malcom – Shreds
J’s Bee – Lights [Far Out]
Yatha Bhuta Jazz Combo – Dark Karma [All City]
Joyce – Puro Ouro [Far Out]
Repeat Pattern – Kidlovepaperairplaines [Cascade]
Dandy Teru feat. Rita J – Wake Up Now (Tall Black Guy Remix) [Ubiquity]
Cookin’ On 3 Burners feat. Kylie Auldist – This Girl [Freestyle]
Hugh Turner – Back To School (Gubz Rub) [Buried Treasure]
Fetsum – Letters From Damascus (Blackjoy Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Crimea X – Dream Is Gone [Hell Yeah]
Luke Solomon – Interceptor (Mark E Remix) [The Classic Music Company]
Chicco Da Groove – Downtown Breeze [Smooth Agent Africa]
Guest mix by Koichi Ozaki [Eurasian Suite]
Yosuke Tominaga – Daytona (Bass Part) [Champ Records]
DJ Mitsu The Beats – Always Something… [Jazzy Sport]
Coffee & Cigarettes Band – Love Thing (Edit) [Coffee & Cigarettes Band]
**Steve Kuhn – Gloria [Buddah Records]
Koichi Ozaki – Oriental Species [Eurasian Suite]
**Toshiyuki Sekine Trio – Strode Road [Smile]
The Overton Berry Ensemble – Jesus Christ Superstar Melody [CE Records]
Yosuke Tominaga – Garden [Champ Records]
Jo.Boyer – Isabelle And The Rain [JOB Records]
The Lyman Woodard Organization – “Saturday Night Special” (Part 1) [Strata Records]
Koichi Ozaki – New Decade [Eurasian Suite]
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Morgan Hammer – Alphawave (Zombies In Miami Remix) [Startalk International]
Wbeeza – Wise Root [Third Ear]
HD Substance – Outside Space [Catalytic]
Barry White – Never Gonna Give You Up [BBE]
18 March 2013
Lucas Arruda – Batuque [Favorite]
Johnny Hawksworth & Hampton Hawes – Jazz Rule [Jazzman]
Gene Russell – On Green Dolphin Street [Black Jazz]
Walter Bishop Jr. – Track Down [Black Jazz]
Joyce Moreno – Boiou [Far Out]
Philip Owusu – Goodnight
A/T/O/S – A Taste Of Struggle (Skream Remix) [Deep Medi]
Gold – What About The Child (Mix For Sami) [Jazzman]
Scrimshire – Convergent (Yosi Horikawa Remix) [Wah Wah 45s]
Ty – Playing With Fire [Tru Thoughts]
Posij – Duikbril [Division]
Mala In Cuba – The Tunnel [Brownswood]
Paul Blackford – Channel Zwei [Tudor Beats]
Various – Opus
Lea Lea – Black Or White (Goth Trad Remix) [Wah Wah 45s]
Jose James – Bird Of Space [Blue Note]
Bilal – Lost For Now [BBE]
YesKing – Hardground [BBE]
Ikebe Shakedown – Road Song [Ubiquity]
Dusty feat. Bad Jazz Troupe – Danse Macabre [Jazz & Milk]
Stac – Tip (Hint Remix) [Wah Wah 45s]
Punk feat. Magic Soul – I Can’t Wait (Marlon D’s Underground Collective Mix) [Offering]
Mogollar – Cigrik (FOC Edit)
Heion – Big Fever [Retrospective]
11 March 2013
Michael Jackson – Human Nature [Epic]
Stevie Wonder – Golden Lady [Tamia Motown]
Bobby Womack – How Could You Break My Heart [Arista]
Jon Lucien – Lady Love [RCA]
Letta Mbulu – What Is Wrong With Grooving [Jazzman]
Laurent X – Machines (Apocalypse Mix) [House Nation]
C & M Connection – Bio Rhythms [Network]
Public Enemy – Don’t Believe The Hype [Def Jam]
De La Soul – The Magic Number [Tommy Boy]
A Tribe Called Quest – Bonita Applebum [Jive]
The Roots feat. Erykah Badu – You Got Me [Geffen]
Omar – There’s Nothing Like This [Talkin’ Loud]
Diana Brown & Barrie K. Sharpe – Masterplan [FFrr]
Nuyorican Soul – The Nervous Track [Nervous]
Frankie Knuckles – The Whistle Song [Virgin]
X-Press 2 – Muzik Xpress [Junior Boy’s Own]
Photek – Minotaur [Science]
Lamb – Górecki (Global Communications Mix) [Fontana]
DJ Crystl – Mingames [Good Looking]
Peshay – Switch [Universal Blue]
The Rotary Connection – Hey, Love [Cadet]
Terry Callier – What Color Is Love [Cadet]
4 March 2013
Mop Mop – Black Ivory [Agogo]
Paul Jackson – Funk Times Three [Eastworld]
Bobby Hutcherson – Theme From “Blow Up” [Blue Note]
Angeline Morrison – The Music of the Spheres [Freestyle]
Mo Colours – D. Conference [One Handed Music]
Bilal – Lost For Now [BBE]
Spaced Out Family – Antigravity [Squaring The Circle]
Potatohead People – Journey [Bastard Jazz]
Dandy Teru feat. Moka Only – Below [Ubiquity]
Dandy Teru feat. Count Bass D & Moresounds – Clouds Catcher [Ubiquity]
Flying Lotus x Biggie Smalls – Juicy Original (Dappa Dubs Refix)
Strange U – Klaatu Barada Nikto [Eglo]
La Yegros – Viene de Mi (DJ Izem Remix) [Zzk]
Neve Naive – Hands [Sonar Kollektiv]
Ambient Jazz Ensemble – Jazz Face (Ambient Jazz Ensemble Rework) [Here & Now]
Kixnare – Echoes [U Know Me]
Chvrches – Recover (Cid Rim Remix) [Goodbye]
One Bomb – Gave Me Hope
Mina Tindle – Lovely Day (Typesun Remix)
Jori Hulkkonen As Third Culture – Gonna Track You Down (Knox Remix) [My Favourite Robot]
Azymuth – Endless Flight (Mark E) [Far Out]
Metro Area – Caught Up [Environ]
Sons of Arhat – Situation (Blaq Soul Voyage Remix) [Offering]
Yannah Valdevit – Empty Heart [Tru Thoughts]
Radio Diffusion – BHVL [Compost]
Craig McWhinney – Provocation Is An Excuse [Project Squared]
Greg Foat Group: Girl and Robot with Flowers [Jazzman]
With their second lp, The Greg Foat group display their musical horizons by playing a number of styles; composing modal jazz compositions as well as cosmic jazz inspired funk. Although there are twelve tracks “Girl and Robot with Flowers” features six alternate takes of the title track with each piece taking on a life of it’s own. Part 1 is an atmospheric jazz piece that features Rob Mach on Sax. The band stretches out on Part 3 & 4; the former is a scorching funk tune with bassist Phil Achille laying down a hearty groove. Before you know it Part 3 eases into Part 4, changing tempo and shifting into mellow funk with spacey soundscapes. Some of the best moments occur on the two featured ballads. “For a Breath I Tarry” is a warm ethereal tune highlighted by Rob Mach’s melodic soloing while “Blues for Lila” is a warm emotive tune that features Greg in a trio setting. The Greg Foat Group eliminate any thoughts of a sophomore slump with another impressive lp and another golden nugget from Jazzman records.
Seravince: Hear To See [Moovmnt]
Many of you may remember Vincent Helbers aka Seravince from his band Flowriders. While his 2007 release “R.U.E.D.Y.” was a soul infused broken beat treat, his latest project “Hear to See” is a mellow jazz flavored soulful Aphrodisiac. Helbers creates warm intense compositions while drummer Richard Spaven provides shivering jazzy rhythms throughout this set. If that wasn’t enough Vocalist Renee Neufville’s deep tone heightens the mood on several tracks here, especially “Perfect Stranger” and “World Won’t Stop”. MC/Vocalist Esperanzah seductive wordplay is “Rika” is another highlight. “High” is a funky number aided by the vocals of Sharlene Hector. This is one of those soulful treats that will ease into your system with little effort. Don’t try to fight it, just sit back and enjoy it.
KRTS: The Dread Of An Unknown Evil [Project Mooncircle]
Brooklyn based producer KRTS (Kurtis Hairston) has teamed up with the Berlin based label Project Mooncircle for his thematic albeit dark full length release. “The Dread Of An Unknown Evil” is an exploration of moods filled with deep electronic grooves and spacey synths. Some of the highlights are cosmic house inspired “Close The Closet Door”. “Your Eyes” is heartwarming in an eerie sort of way due in part to the deep enchanting vocals of Stevee Wellons. “Regret To Retreat” is a light, ethereal mid tempo tune with thick beats. KRTS, known for beat making ability demonstrates on this release that he is equally adept at hypnotic compositions as well.
Bilal: A Love Surreal [BBE]
Upon listening to “A Love Surreal” the new release from Bilal, it’s evident that this record finds him in brighter spirits. Whereas “Air tights Revenge” had some dark moments, the mood is considerably lighter on his new release. Although there are moments when he deals with setbacks and losing love, there are many blissful moments and he appears to be having fun in the process. Musically the album has a jazz rock blend filled with tasty melodies that’s reminiscent of early Steely Dan. That’s evident on the tracks “Back to Love” and “Winning Hand”. “Right At The Core” follows suit as well plus the presence of pianist Robert Glasper here with an assist from the vocal trio King pays big dividends. Glasper creates beautiful melodies on “Butterfly”, a beautiful ballad that highlights the chemistry between these two musicians. “Never Be The Same” is a soulful slow burner that was recently sung by Joy Denalane that certainly qualifies as dim the lights music. Finally free of contractual constraints, Bilal is able to create music with no limitations. This isn’t watered down RnB, instead it’s a refreshing collection of quality that merely scratches the surface of his immense talent.
25 February 2013
Lapalux feat. Kerry Leatham – Without You [Brainfeeder]
A/T/O/S – A Taste Of Struggle [Deep Medi]
K15 – We See Periphery
Colman Brothers – She Who Dares (Scrimshire Remix) [Wah Wah 45s]
Hundred Strong & Joseph Malik feat. Lou Angel – So Strange [High Noon]
Jamie Lidell – Don’t You Love Me [Warp]
Aurra – Perfect Date [Family Groove]
Letherette – D&T (Dorian Concept Remix) [Ninja Tune]
Mala In Cuba – Tribal [Brownswood]
Charlie Parker – Repetition (Mark de Clive-Lowe Remix)
Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X – The Perfect Blues (Machinedrum Remix) [Ninja Tune]
High Jon The Conqueror – Enter The Conqueror
Geater Davis – Don’t Marry A Fool [Luv N’ Haight]
Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators – Break Free (Shake A Tail Feather) [Timmion]
Donald Byrd – Lansana’s Priestess [Blue Note]
Guest Mix By DJ 3000 [Motech/Meze Records]
Chris Read – Mambo Jazz Del Pito (The Whistle Song) [Breakin’ Bread]
Ariya Astro Beat Arkestra – March Of The Idiots [First Word Records]
Karriem Riggins – Only If You Wanna [Stones Throw]
ID – La Fleur [Meze]
Ade Alafia Adio – Kindred Spirit [Offering Recordings]
Jose James – It’s All Over Your Dody [Blue Note]
Short Stories – On The Way [Young Turks]
ID – ABC [Meze]
Calamalka – All The Way Up [Hybridity]
Bonobo – Cirrus [Ninja Tune]
Deviant – Late Night Stomper [Meze]
Yusef Lateef – Russell & Elliot [Atlantic]
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Gary Martin – The Challenge [Motech]
Neville Watson – One Four Green [Teng]
Shea – Where Did You Go (Atjazz Remix) [2Point9/ThisIsArea7]
18 February 2013
Donald Byrd – Pure D Funk (Live At The Half Note Cafe) [Blue Note]
Donald Byrd – Cristo Redentor [Blue Note]
Donald Byrd – Places and Spaces [Blue Note]
Donald Byrd – Black Byrd [Blue Note]
The Ebonys – (I’ll Know) When True Love Really Passes By [Buddah/P&C Records]
The New Birth – Brand New Lover [RCA Victor/P&C Records]
Kellee Patterson – Maiden Voyage [Black Jazz]
Bachar Mar-Khalifé feat. Kid A – Machins Choses [InFiné Music]
Yosi Horikawa – Dots [First Word]
ID – GABC [MezÈ]
Potatohead People feat. Moka Only – It Gets Good [Bastard Jazz]
Raf Vilar – Bossa Me [Far Out]
Mamy Wata – Adoption [Offering]
Ed Meme feat. Myles Sanko – Oh Yes I Will [Breakin’ Bread]
Mop Mop feat. Fred Wesley & Anthony Joseph – Run Around [Agogo]
The New Mastersounds feat. Corinne Bailey Rae – Your Love Is Mine (Nostalgia 77 Remix) [Record Kicks]
Black Renaissance – Magic Ritual (GB Remix) [Ubiquity]
Moses – Something About You [BBE]
North By Northeast – Disco Unusual [BBE]
Chico Mann – Same Old Clown (KON Remix) [Soundway]
LB – Superstitious Heart (PBR Streetgang Remix) [2020 Vision]
Tom Taylor – This World (Clive Henry & Rui Da Silva Dischords Mix) [Fina]
Kraak & Smaak feat. Ben Westbeech – The Future Is Yours (Tom Trago Remix) [Jalapeno]
Causa – 2930 [Tusk Wax]
T-Roy & Sulene Fleming – A New Love [Broadcite]
DJ 3000 – Lutâ [Motech]
11 February 2013
Actress – Silver Cloud Dream Come True [Werkdiscs]
Baz feat. Nico – BayBei
Bilal – Back To Love [BBE]
Souleance – BBQ & Pimms [First Word]
DJ Nu Mark feat. J-Live, M3 & Erica Dee – Tonight [Hot Plate]
MC Lyte – Cha Cha Cha [First Priority Music]
Tommy Stewart – Universal Love [Cultures of Soul]
Boddhi Satva feat. Oumou Sangare – Ngnari Konon (Louie Vega’s Roots Remix) [BBE]
Sivuca – Aint No Sunshine (Casbah 73 Rework) [Kat]
Hannes Fischer – Mystic Mountain [Sonar Kollektiv]
Mario Basanov feat. Jeremy Glenn – More For The Less [Apersonal]
Wefeelnomath – Look [Teng]
Kris Wadsworth – Rules [Klasse]
Missoless – Movement Obsession [ManyVibes Music]
Angeline Morrison – The Feeling Sublime [Freestyle]
Hidden Orchestra – The Revival [Tru Thoughts]
Submerse – Algorithms and Ghosts [Project: Mooncircle]
Portico Quartet – Steepless (Live) [Real World]
Portico Quartet – Line (SBTRKT Remix) [Real World]
Jamie Lidell – You Naked [Warp]
Soweto Kinch – Road Block [Soweto Kinch]
He3 Project – This Is The Struggle [Family Groove]
Love Peace & Happiness – I Don’t Want To Do Wrong [RCA Victor/P&C Records]
4 February 2013
Ambient Jazz Ensemble – Jazz Face (Kirk Degiorgio Remix) [Here & Now]
Aurra – Perfect Date [Family Groove]
Singularis – Tonight [Cold Busted]
Bonobo – Cirrus [Ninja Tune]
Ty – Like You Never [Tru Thoughts]
Dandy Teru feat. TY & Sarah Gessler – Fragile Things [Ubiquity]
DJ Mitsu – Feelin’ Alright (Agent K Remix) [Planet Groove]
The Roots – Dynamite! [MCA]
Potatohead People – Love Hz [Bastard Jazz]
Benny Tones – Fire Fly (Organikismness’ Remix) [BBE]
Irakere – Chekeré Son [BBE]
Wayne Shorter Quartet – Zero Gravity [Blue Note]
Christian Prommer’s Drumlesson Plays TDR – Hear Us Now [Schema]
Hiatus Kaiyote – Malika (Mark de Clive-Lowe Remix)
40 Winks – Nocturnal [Project Moon Circle]
Emanative – Black Enchantment [Home Planet]
Long Arm – When Children Sleep (Yoko Duo Remix) [Project Moon Circle]
Osunlade – Satellite Beneath The Stars [Yoruba]
Seravince – World Won’t Stop [Moovmnt]
Fikret Kızılok – Yeter Ki (Fattish’s Rite Edit)
Hediye Guven – Siyah Sandiklarim (Kaan Duzarat Remix)
Acid Mondays – El Recorrido [Deep Vibes]
Jafar & Touch feat. Rich Medina – The Undeniable Truth (Roots Mix) [Artizan]
Jose James: No Beginning No End [Blue Note]
Jose James wants this to be clear; he’s no longer a Jazz singer. Despite this being his debut for the historical Jazz label known as Blue Note, he’s broken free of the restrictions that come with the title so that he can make music without boundaries. Rest assured that after one listen to “No Beginnings No End”, you’ll applaud the direction he is heading in. James new release fuses elements of soul, hip-hop and folk brought to life by the likes of Robert Glasper, Chris Dave, bassist Pino Palladino and others. The disc kicks off with “It’s All Over Your Body”, a sultry down-tempo tune with a thick groove that oozes warmth and sensuality. “Do You Feel” is a bluesy soul burner that features a wonderful solo from Pianist Kris Bowers. James also performs duets with two talented vocalists here as well. Moroccan singer Hindi Zahra’s voice blends seamlessly with James on “Sword & Gun” and Emily King on the lovely “Heaven On The Ground”. King, who wrote the latter, also wrote the folk flavored “Come To My Door” as well. Jose James sets the mood for love and the high level of quality compositions that make up this superb disc will put you in the mood, rest assured.
Amalia: Makings Of [Tokyo Dawn]
Let me take this opportunity to crown Amalia as the Queen of Intergalactic Funk. In recent years all she has done is deliver outer worldly funk deluxe treats for the consistently productive Tokyo Dawn label. Three years after her impressive debut “Art Slave”, she’s back with “Makings Of” which features collaborations with some of today’s emerging funk all-stars. Amalia kicks things off the slinky synth driven “Just Like Magic”, a tune she performed with the duo from San Francisco known as B. Bravo and Teeko. Another certified funkateer in Reggie B teams up with Amalia to serve up some 80’s flavored mid-west funk in “Hysteria”. “Body Snatchers” featuring Blaktronics is totally on some outer limits funk filled with twisted synths and erotic vocals. “Still In Love” featuring Sagemonk doesn’t pack the edge of most tracks here but that doesn’t mean you won’t move to this funky dance track. If you’re not familiar with Amalia then time to crawl from under that rock and put “Makings Of” on repeat. It’s the perfect disc to get introduced to the funkiest lady on the scene today.
40 Winks: Retrospect Suite [Project Mooncircle]
Weedy, one half of the duo known as 40 Winks compiles a collection of Spiritual Jazz edits. Weedy does a superb job of weaving beats and rhythms together as though he was playing one continuous tune. Despite the fact that only four selections are over three minutes the disc hits the mark by setting the tone for deep soulful jazz vibes that fuels your body and lifts your spirit. Weedy sets the mood with a sampling of Nina Simone on “For Us”. “Nocturnal” is rhythmic Afro-soul with blustering horns. “The Blue” is filled with heavenly rhythms by way of the Harp layered over some funky drumming. As far as edits go, “Retrospect Suite” is a work of art, a very satisfying listen and is worthy of your attention.