Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Asher Gamedze “Hope In Azania”

We are delighted to premiere “Hope in Azania”, taken from renown drummer Asher Gamedze’s incredible debut LP, ‘Dialectic Soul’, released via On The Corner Records on July 10th. A joyous jazz piece that is proudly South African. Asher Gamedze is one of the foremost jazz musicians in Cape Town, and …

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Exclusive Premiere: Lady Blackbird “Blackbird “(Emma-Jean Thackray Remix)

It is our absolute pleasure to share with you an exclusive remix from one of the jazz tunes that is on everyone’s playlist this summer! Lady Blackbird gets the remix treatment for our talented friend, multi-instrumentalist/producer, Emma Jean-Thackray. “Since the release of Lady Blackbird’s debut single, a cover of Nina …

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Exclusive Premiere: Tenderlonious “Quarantena”

Music Is My Sanctuary is excited to premiere “Quarantena” by Tenderlonious. The lead single and title track from the prolific producer and multi-instrumentalist’s brand new album. Tenderlonious returns to his own 22a imprint with a brand new collection of lo-fi beats and soundscapes courtesy of the lockdown studio sessions from …

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Exclusive Premiere: Koma Saxo “Jagd” (Feat Jameszoo)

Brand new on Helsinki’s We Jazz Records, Brainfeeder-affiliated producer Jameszoo reworks avant-garde jazz quintet Koma Saxo on “Jagd”. Producer/bassist Petter Eldh’s celebrated Koma Saxo returns with a fresh single release on We Jazz Records, June 12. On the flip, Eldh invites Jameszoo to tear apart and reassemble Koma Saxo’s elements, …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: BENITO TURNTABLE (Uglypitch Records / Montreal, Canada)

@benito-turntable: “I started mixing jazzy hip-hop 10 years ago in the bars of Paris and later, when I arrived in Montreal, I discovered breakdance battles. From that moment, my interest in funk and breakbeat evolved and I introduced more rhythmic tracks in my mixes. Consequently this mix is a set …

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Exclusive Premiere: Bumi Thomas “Soul Harmony” Ft Randolph Matthews

“Soul Harmony” is the lead song taken from Bumi Thomas’s brand new EP, ‘Broken Silence’. Due for release this Friday June 12. We are honoured to share it with you first. The multi-talented jazz-folk-soul singer-songwriter and guitarist is joined by guest and acclaimed vocalist, Randolph Matthews. Layers of acapella served …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Vibration Black Finger “Only In A Dream”

Lascelle ‘Lascelles’ Gordon – the driving force behind Vibration Black Finger – astonishes us yet again with a magnificent second album, ‘Can’t You See What I’m Trying To Say’. We are thrilled to premiere “Only In A Dream”, one of our favourite songs on this incredibly special new record. Released June 19 …

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My Favorite ThingsMIMS Shows

MY FAVORITE THINGS — Show #24 w/ Muriel Grossmann (Hosted by Psycut)

Hi everybody, I hope all of you are fine during these difficult moments all around the world. I’m very happy to welcome my friend Muriel Grossmann for this 24th edition of My Favorite Things show. Along with Nat Birchall, Greg Foat, Matthew Halsall and Kamasi Washington, she is one of …

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Exclusive Premiere: Joe Downard “A Portrait Of Shunkin”

We are excited to be first to share “A Portrait Of Shunkin” by bassist Joe Downard. The lead song from his forthcoming debut album as a compelling composer and band leader, ‘Seven Japanese Tales’, released June 12 on CD and digital. We first came across Downard as a member of …

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Video Premiere: Maria Chiara Argirò + Jamie Leeming “Retrograde (Edit)” (Cavalo Records)

It’s a pleasure to share yet more new music from London’s fervent jazz scene. This time a beautiful new version of a modern classic from two of our favourite musicians, beautifully filmed by Robin Stewart, Ivy Drajna and Luke Ducker Maria Chiara Argirò + Jamie Leeming present their debut single …

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Exclusive Premiere: Kahil El’Zabar’s Spirit Groove “Necktar” ft. David Murray

Music is My Sanctuary is proud to share the premiere of “Necktar” by Kahil El’Zabar’s Spirit Groove ft. David Murray. Taken from ‘Spirit Groove’, the latest album from legendary Chicago multi-percussionist & composer, Kahil El-Zabar. His second for Spiritmuse Records, following the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble’s excellent ‘Be Known: Ancient/Future/Music’ 2019 …

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My Favorite Things

MY FAVORITE THINGS — Show #23 w/ Keeto (Hosted by Psycut)

Hi my friends, I hope everybody is fine during this new situation. I’m very happy to share with you this brand new mix with a lovely guest, a real true passionate of music : Keeto, the owner of Vinyl and Coffee Records Shop from Annecy (France). As usual I have …

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