Tamar Osborn | VARIER: BERLIN

British saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Tamar Osborn has established a distinctive musical voice through her work with Collocutor and collaborations across the contemporary jazz and experimental music scenes. Her approach moves freely between spiritual jazz, improvisation, ambient textures and electronic experimentation, often exploring the relationship between acoustic instruments and atmospheric soundscapes. VARIER: BERLIN reflects this openness […]

JD Allen | SÖWT

Few contemporary tenor saxophonists approach their instrument with the same intensity and uncompromising focus as JD Allen. Drawing on the traditions of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and the more exploratory side of American jazz, Allen has developed a distinctive musical language built around powerful melodic statements, rhythmic tension and an expressive economy of notes. SÖWT […]

Lefto presents Jazz Cats Vol. 4

Belgian DJ, broadcaster and tastemaker Lefto Early Bird has spent decades connecting the dots between jazz, hip-hop, electronic music and the more adventurous corners of contemporary club culture. His Jazz Cats compilation series reflects that curiosity, offering a platform for emerging artists and forward-thinking sounds from Belgium’s vibrant jazz scene. The fourth volume continues this […]

Jimetta Rose | MettaSun

Deeply rooted in the musical and spiritual traditions of Los Angeles, Jimetta Rose brings together elements of gospel, spiritual jazz and contemporary soul on MettaSun. The singer, songwriter and community organiser has long explored music as a means of connection, healing and collective expression, drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of Black American music. Her […]

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