Yazz Ahmed | A Paradise In The Hold
Yazz Ahmed, hailed as one of the most influential trumpet players of her generation. An Ivor Novello award winning composer who makes sweeping epics that are rich with storytelling, depicting evocative ancient worlds and mythological muses. With her fourth studio album, A Paradise in the Hold, the British-Bahrani musician dives even deeper into her dual […]
Tron Yavolta | Sensuality In Dub Echoes
Mexican musician Tron Yavolta released his new album “Sensuality In Dub Echoes” on January 9th, 2025. Producer: Omar Monterde and Jorge Adrian Perez Arias Artwork by Jorge Adrián Pérez Arias Sensuality In Dub Echoes by Tron Yavolta
Joona Toivanen Trio | Gravity
Joona Toivanen Trio returns to We Jazz Records with their new album “Gravity”, out 31 January 2025. A landmark work for the long standing group, the album showcases the forward-looking sound of the band, moving way beyond the basic scope of the “piano trio”. There’s a startling sense of telepathy and intimacy at work in […]
Various Artists | Medusozoa Vol. IIII
Tartelet kickstarts 2025 with the fourth edition of its Medusozoa compilation, a seasonal trip into ambient and downtempo soundscapes. With each edition of Tartelet Record’s annual Medusozoa series, the sound gets more intimate and more expansive. For its 2025 compilation, the label chose to combine tracks from the Tartelet archives alongside brand new productions. And […]
Thomas Naïm | May This Be Love
Guitarist, composer and producer Thomas Naïm began playing guitar at the age of 12. Initially influenced by rock music, he later took an interest in a wide range of musical styles, before finally developing a passion for jazz. Since then, Thomas Naïm has been asked to accompany many artists on stage or in the studio, […]
bklyn | favourite things 12.24
bklyn favourite things 12.24 – Suso Saiz, Azizi Gibson, Elsa Hewitt, Joona Toivanen Trio, Svaneborg Kardyb, Tibshelf, Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Caoilfhionn Rose, Fingaz, Scrimshire, The Cosmic Tones Research Trio, Unionen, Asra, Cumulus Frisbee, Tom Misch, Tomin, Makushin, Derya Yildirim, The Pro-Teens, Declaime feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow, Neue Grafik feat. Selina Jones, Seven Davis Jr. […]
Ab-Soul | Soul Burger
Soul Burger” is the sixth studio album by American rapper Ab-Soul, released on November 8, 2024, by Top Dawg Entertainment. The album serves as a tribute to his late friend Doeburger, who passed away in December 2021, and features a posthumous appearance by him on the track “Peace.”  The album comprises 15 tracks and […]
GAISTER | GAISTER
GAISTER (Olivia Salvadori, Akihide Monna and Coby Sey) release their self-titled LP via AD 93 on the 1st November 2024. The record captures the embodiment of an encounter, one moment of the trio’s ongoing relationship as artists who communicate with each other through sound, voice and music. After orbiting in the same circles at each […]
Sault | Acts Of Faith
Acts of Faith is the eleventh studio album from British R&B musical group Sault. Originally previewed in December 2023 at a one-night only concert in London (which was the group’s first performance), the album was originally released for free as a continuous single .WAV track via digital distribution on 6 July 2024. It appeared on […]
Seven Davis Jr | Mean Bacharach ‘Sacrifice’
From the split personalities of Seven Davis Jr. comes the sounds of Mean Bacharach. An alter ego originally birthed on tour with Flying Lotus in 2018. This album was recorded and never released until a recent relapse in 2024 convinced all parties involved to let the music be free. Seven Davis Jr. is in recovery […]
Lophae | Perfect Strangers
On Lophae’s debut album Perfect Strangers, they carry out the performing equivalent of that crate digging: we are treated to world-class musical explorers searching for (and very much finding) sounds that both hit home with familiarity and bestow that thrill of discovery. Don’t be fooled by the title: though it is their first time recording […]
Bernd Düring | Green Cosmos
The music of Green Cosmos makes us realize that our never- ending quest for love can find fulfillment. You take a long, slow breath and feel the magic of transcendent wisdom. There is not one note too many, and everything gets to the heart of the matter. A saxophone that sails ahead on a world- […]
Jeff Parker ETA IVtet | The Way Out of Easy
January 2nd, 2023. Aside from being the second of a new year, it was a pretty ordinary night at ETA in Los Angeles, where guitarist Jeff Parker – alongside his ETA IVtet with saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Jay Bellerose – had been holding down a regular Monday gig since 2016. At […]
Unionen | Unionen
Unionen is a new quartet of four star-level Norwegian and Swedish jazz musicians. The group takes its name from the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway under a common monarch 1814-1905 and brings together Ståle Størlokken (Supersilent), Per “Texas” Johansson, Petter Eldh (Koma Saxo) and Gard Nilssen (Supersonic Orchestra). It’s not hip to say “supergroup” […]
RuiijiKun | SAMAKA
SAMAKA is the latest instrumental album by Manila-based artist and producer RuiijiKun. The title Samaka (“sama ka?”) translates from Filipino as “wanna join?” or “come join” – a phrase used as an invitation. The album begins with its title track, Samaka, which nudges listeners to let the music guide them into an immersive experience. Standout […]
Bluestaeb, Melodiesinfonie & S. Fidelity | 365 P
Producers S. Fidelity, Bluestaeb, and Melodiesinfonie form a powerhouse trio known for their innovative blend of RnB, House, and 2-Step sounds. Their collaborative magic often unfolds in unique settings, such as a picturesque studio in the South of France, where they crafted their long awaited EP “365 P”. The trio’s ability to capture the essence […]
Radius Etc | Presence
“Not much to be said outside of the music presented. Life is such a trip and wtf is time?! It indeed has been a journey The will and love to live is fuel to keep going forward Grateful to be present through it all Supreme love, respect and gratitude for those present with me, Thank […]
Shabaka | Possession
Shabaka has enlisted rapper billy woods for a new song called “Timepieces.” It serves as the opening song on the jazz musician’s Possession EP, which features further contributions from woods’ Armand Hammer bandmate, Elucid, Esperanza Spalding, South African jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini, Brandee Younger, Carlos Niño, and Jason Moran. Listen to “Timepieces” below. The Possession […]