Exclusive Premiere: St. Barbe “Tellicherry”
On today’s exclusive, London-based trio St. Barbe blend jazz and rock with style on their forthcoming single, “Tellicherry”. “Telliicherry” features heavy grooves, memorable melodies and ethereal textures, presenting a fresh fusion of contemporary jazz and rock. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Tigran Hamaysan, Animals As Leaders and Plini, the …
Exclusive Premiere: Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu & Jive Connection “Faceless People”
Today’s exclusive is very special. Timeless soul, folk and funk from the “Voice” Of South Africa in collaboration with Sweden’s finest jazz and soul collective. Strut revives a lost recording from the archives in January with a 2002 collaboration between acclaimed South African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela, singer songwriter Norman …
Exclusive Premiere: Art of Tones vs Chatobaron “Flight Of The Comet”
Today’s exclusive is juicy slice of jazz funk from house music producer Art Of Tones in collaboration with jazz funkers Chatobaron. Frappé is releasing its 1st studio EP on November 30th and it’s a standout record: the parisian label has asked the great Art Of Tones to collaborate with the …
Exclusive Premiere: Sol Set “AZTEC 2022” (Kiko Navarro Jazz Suite)
Following their excellent album of Brazilian tinged soul and jazz, the Detroit-based Sol Set, led by John Beltran with John Arnold and Jeremy Ellis, return with an enviable collection of remixes. Among our favourites is the well named “Jazz Suite” mix by Spanish producer and DJ, Kiko Navarro, and we …
Back-to-Back Listening Session with Peter Zummo & Bex Burch
Bex Burch, widely acclaimed for her Vula Viel and Flock projects, and recent duo recording with Leafcutter John, is due to present a two-day residency at Cafe OTO later this month, presenting an intimate portrait of her core practice and featuring special collaborations with legendary musicians such as Peter Zummo …
MIMS Guest Mix: Kerbside Collection (Brisbane / Légère Recordings)
Following their brilliant ‘Round The Corner’ album for Légère Recordings, Brisbane’s Kerbside Collection put together a special two-hour mix for us. A spectrum selection of dusty jazz funk & gritty rare grooves, joining the dots to shape some of the influences and inspirations behind Kerbside Collection’s 4th album ‘Round The …
Exclusive Premiere: David Versace “Saguaro”
Today’s premiere comes from the increasingly fervent musical shores of Australia. Up to bat this time is David Versace, a keyboardist, producer and composer from Meanjin, Queensland, who you may have heard with First Beige, and his samba-soaked dancefloor jazz heater, “Saguaro”. “Saguaro” is taken from his forthcoming debut LP …
MIMS Guest Mix: Jaubi (Lahore, Pakistan)
Ahead of their debut London show tomorrow evening at Highbury’s Union Chapel, Lahore-based Jaubi recorded an exclusive mix for us. “A collection of songs and beats from artists that have helped to inspire our sound. Our music has been described as a blend of North Indian Classical, Jazz and Hip …
Alabê Ketujazz “Kan” (Poeira Music / Memória Discos)
Afro-Brazilian Candomblé rhythms meet jazz on ‘Kan’ by Alabê Ketujazz, the long-standing duo of Brazilian saxophonist/composer Glaucus Linx and French percussionist/composer Antoine Olivier. Captured on vinyl for the first time, the album is set for release on 16 September, marking the first release on Poeira Music, the brand new label …