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TC Kylie & The Hourglass – RE:birth [Legere Recordings]
Japanese pianist TC Kylie & The Hourglass’s debut “Rebirth” incorporates Japanese, Hong Kong and British influences. The title track starts off with a warm piano melody that sets the stage for a wave of lush strings. Instantly you recognize her prowess as an arranger. “Stage” is another gorgeous tune that demosnstrates Kylie’s touch as well as her intensity. The flurries of flute melodies layered on top brings the tune closer to nature. Overall “Rebirth” shows that Kylie is adept at creating contemporary Jazz recordings that’ worthy of your attention.
Aldorande – Trois [Favorite Recordings]
“Trois” is the latest release from the Parisian band Aldorande. The five member group led by bassist Virgile Raffaelli deliver an array of cosmic jazz funk bangers. The compositions may transport you to the late seventies jazz funk period and give off Lonnie Listen Smith vibes. Florian Pellissier’s spacey synths and multiple variations of keys elevate burning tracks like “Gulf Of Mexico” and “Back To Mother Love”. He’s not alone. Laurent Guillet’s plucky guitar adds a touch of spice as well. “Opium Des Nuits” is one of a number of simmering mellow tunes highlighted by the rhythmic percussion work from Erwan Loeffel. If you want to journey through the galaxy of jazz funk then this is the record for you.
23rd June 2025
Potatohead People & Slippery Elm feat. Bahamadia – Up Close [Mysterybox Records]
Harvey Lindo feat. Tableek & Hanif – The Here & The Now [Planet Groove]
Prince Phillip Mitchell – You’ll Throw Bricks At Him [Atlantic]
Jeb Loy Nichols – Step In [Timmion Records]
Sampology feat. NMMWL – Ripened [Middle Name Records]
Kutiman – Fog Ahead [Siyal Music]
Gilles Torrent – Danse Tropicale [Jazzman Records]
The East Coast Affair – Children Of The Sun (Unite As One) [Funk Night]
Joe Henderson & Woody Shaw – Invitation [Real Gone Music]
Tender Buttons – Half-Translated Portmanteau [Fluid Ounce Records]
Tommy The Cat – Trouble In Paradise [Cat In The Bag Records]
Th’Acquisition – Run Away [Bouman Records]
Sereni7 – Truth [Celsius Recordings]
Drumagick – Feelings [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Madalitso Band – Zili Komweko [Bongo Joe Records]
Brian Jackson feat. Rahsaan Patterson – Is That Jazz? [BBE Music]
Charles Webster, EMAMKAY & Bokang Rematlapeng – Rain [Stay True Sounds]
Dérive Asphalte – Mame Note (K15 Remix) [Dope Tones Records]
Kid Sublime feat. Bako – You Got Me Runnin’ (WheelUP Remix) [Natural Element]
Sio X Tesfa Williams – Peign Killer [Sty Tru Bts]
Mark de Clive-Lowe feat Cherie Mathieson – Day By Day [Be With Records]
Peven Everett – Poppin’ [Tribe Records]
Vernessa Mitchell – Shout (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Mix) [Quantize Recordings]
Offshore and Coen – Inner Acceptance [OAC Recordings]
Anushka – Mother’s Mother (Thakzin Perspective) [BBE Music]
Web Web – Plexus Plexus [Compost Records]
The latest release from Munich band Web Web features guitarist JJ Whitfield. Whitfield has led a number of bands, most recently the Poets of Rhythm. Previously he performed under the alias of Karl Hector & The Malcouns. He brings a dose of psychedelic guitar rhythms to the session and his presence pays dividends. “The Madness Of Ajax” is a mid tempo soul jazz number with Whitfield out front along with Tony Lakatos on flute. “Sacred Tree” is a warm and mellow heater, thanks in part to Lakatos melodic tenor sax. “Nyx” and “Cheiron” are two of the hazy psychedelic tunes. The latter erupts with Peter Gall’s melodic and spacey keys. The band demonstrates that they can play at a high level in all manner of styles. All of their albums have been impressive and this one is no exception.
16th June 2025
Herbert & Momoko – Fallen [Strut Records]
John Beltran presents Sol Set – Love Revolution (John Beltran Soul Disco Mix) [All Good Music]
Jazzanova feat. Clara Hill – No Use (Satin Jackets Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Smokey Robinson – Quiet Storm [Tamla Motown]
The Futures – You Got It (The Love That I Need) [CBS]
Sly & The Family Stone – If You Want Me To Stay [Epic]
Sly & The Family Stone – Loose Booty [Epic]
Sly & The Family Stone – Remember Who You Are [Warner Bros.]
Herbert & Momoko – Someone Like You [Strut Records]
Rodina – Good People (Skygaze Remix) [Rodina Music]
Abel feat. Rona Ray – Can’t Let You Go (Atjazz Galaxy Aart Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Off The Shelf – Don’t Let Life (BassHook Soul Mix) [Mousetrap Records]
Brylho – Se voce For A Salvador [Jazzybelle Records]
Azymuth – Marca Tempo [Far Out Recordings]
Skinny Hightower, Tyler Gauldin – Taxi [CastOver Records]
The Circling Sun – Mizu [Soundway Records]
Novos Baianos – Brasil Pandeiro [Mr Bongo]
Bruno Repsold Quinteto – Kabri [Agogo Records]
Charles Kynard – Rock Steady [Wewantsounds]
Madlib & Talib Kweli – What It Do [BBE Music]
Omar feat. Jeru The Damaja – 1234 [Impressive Collective/BBE Music]
Above The Clouds – Arrow Root [First Word Records]
SBTRKT – Miss The Days [Save Yourself]
Goldie presents Rufige Kru feat. Cleveland Watkiss – Rufige Kru [London Records]
Marcus Intalex & S.T. Files – How You Make Me Feel [31 Records]
Axis – High Point [Looking Good Records]
5th May 2025
Horace Silver Quintet – Won’t You Open Up Your Senses [Blue Note]
Max Roach – Members, Don’t Git Weary [Atlantic]
Andy Bey – Celestial Blues [Atlantic]
Stan Clarke – Unexpected Days [Polydor]
Sandy Barber – I Think I’ll Do Some Stepping On My Own (John Morales Mix) [BBE Music]
Willie Hutch – Easy Does It [Whitfield Records]
Hyldon – Cubana [Jazzybelle Records]
Don Glori – Ron Song [Mr Bongo]
Drama On The Corner – Dzatsu (Live Version) [Tangential Music]
Mark Millington – We Fall [Albert’s Favourites]
Chip Wickham – Last Day On Earth [Re:Warm]
Edison Machado – Clodes [Far Out Recordings]
Sault – K.T.Y.W.S. [Forever Living Originals]
Pink Butter feat. T3 – Can We Go Back [DeepMatter]
Dam Swindle feat. Haile Supreme – Not Enough [Heist Recordings]
Brain Jackson feat. Raheem De Vaughn & J.Ivy – Its Your World [BBE Music]
James Simonson x Blair French – Hannah (Blair French Remix) [MotorCity Wine]
V.B.Kühl – Mesugar
Toomy Disco – Peppermint [Retrospective]
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra – Black Sun (Joe Claussell Remix) [Far Out Recordings]
Intuit feat. Andy Bey – Planet Birth [Compost Records]
28th April 2025
Charles Webster & Atmos Blaq – Free [Stay True Sounds]
Offshore and Coen feat. Kali Mija – Always (Alone] [Atjazz Record Company]
Marcel Vogel & Tim Jules feat. Javonntte – Just Because (Stefan Ringer Remix) [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Yuu Udagawa – Velvet City [Compost Records]
Jazzanova – Another New Day (Kid Fonque Refix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Archetyp – Old School Rules [Fluid Ounce Records]
Beatkozina feat. El Mago & Axel Camil – Merhba (Laroye Remix) [Compost Records]
Unknown – Be Cool (Rahaan edit) [Razor-N-Tape]
Amanda Whiting feat. Peach – Intertwined (Quiet Dawn Remix) [First Word Records]
Cenk Esen – Air Traffic Controller [XVI Records]
Tommy The Cat – Up Hill [Cat In The Bag Records]
Maykors & ANiMA – Falling (Eastcolors Remix) [Fokuz Recordings]
Blade – More & More [Fokuz Recordings]
Azymuth – Andaraí [Far Out Recordings]
Rob J Madin – Bouquet Garni [Miles Away Records]
Jo Tongo – What A Lovely Day [The Outer Edge]
Bennie Maupin – Quasar [Verve]
Orquesta Del Sol – Rainbow Love [BBE Music]
Joy Spheres Rees – Promised Me Love [BBE Music]
Aldorande – Sweet Spot [Favorite Recordings]
Plunky & Oneness Of Juju – Share This Love [Strut Records]
Milt Jackson – Sunflower [CTI Records]
21st April 2025
Gabriel Da Rosa – Pê Patu Pá [Stones Throw]
Resavoir & Matt Gold – Canopy [International Anthem]
Milton Nascimento – Os Povos [Odean]
Chico Bernardes – Ate Que Enfim [Mr Bongo]
Sambôa – Meu querer [Parsifal]
Lonnie Liston Smith – Magic Journey [CBS]
Patrice Rushen – It’s Just A Natural Thing [Elektra]
Bellcrash – White Jazz [Sunshine Enterprises]
Oliver Lutz – Calamari Fantasy [Klaeng Records]
The Vanishing System – Crab Nebula [Altered Vibes]
Tal M. Klein – Perforated [Aniligital Music]
Kuna Maze – Tangle [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Footshooter feat. Andre Espeut – Here To Learn [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Da Lata – Oba Lata (NameBrandSound Remix) [Da Lata Music]
Force Of Nature – A Dark Nebula (Moonstarr Remix) [Exceptional]
Brainwaltzera – Medal Headz [G.B.D.F] (Peshay Remix) [Film Recordings]
Pyxis – Lucky Charm [Fokuz Recordings]
Larigold – Steps Range [Celsius Recordings]
Jo Tongo – Stand Up Now [The Outer Edge]
Trulz & Robin – Beneath The Surface [Cymasonic]
Uschi Classen feat. Eska – Home (Where The House Is) [Earth Project]
Herbert & Momoko – Babystar [Strut Records]
Sub Ensemble – Faster Than The Sun (Domu Remix) [Especial Records]
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]
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