k15: 7 inch nails
Exploring the and pushing the boundaries of the intersection between jazz and electronic music, K15 presents a two track record that we’re glade to hear, share, pray to… Kieron Ifill has been one of the most accomplished producers in the past decade, having earned the respect from different quadrants of the independent music secenery. Evolving his unbelievable skills, K15’s new record is composed by two timeless and sophisticated pieces of future jazz. Released by Sounds Familiar, the label returns with the latest instalment of the 7 Inch Nails – its home-grown series of 45s, filled with unique jams from some of the most exciting producers around.
On the A side, “Demo Of Heart” opens with a dazzling keyboard riff, recalling the sunset vibe of fusion giants like George Duke, Herbie Hancock or Azymuth’s Jose Roberto Bertrami, before breaking out into a syncopated, serpentine jam that feels just about ready to melt into the horizon. On the B Side, K15 brings a Latin heat to the table, with clipped and skittish percussion dancing around a set of lush chords that open into a lysergic stepper, buoyed, as the title “Tomorrow’s Promise” suggests, by a sense of hope and moving on. Available on vinyl, this is a piece for adult collections.