We welcome back the fantastic drummer/composer & producer/beatmaker Myele Manzanza, to introduce his latest project: Crisis & Opportunity Vol. 1 - London dropped last friday via DeepMatter. Following three very interesting solo albums, tours and collabs with Jordan Rakei, Theo Parrish, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson or Amp Fiddler, Manzanza is now cementing his presence in the jazz scene hailing from his new home - London. The new-zealander is accompanied by top talent on this one, including Ashley Henry (piano), James Copus (trumpet), George Crowley (tenor saxophone), Benjamin Muralt (bass) and additional contributions from the legendary Mark de Clive-Lowe (synths). Myele Manzanza is on drums, leading this all-star cast to glory.

Crisis & Opportunity Vol. 1 - London was born out of Myele’s necessity to direct his creative energy in a productive direction and maintain his growth as an artist during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. The result is a smooth and groovy record that portrays the artist’s journey through this strange year. He pauses, reflects, and sets new creative directions. Weaving his unique blend of forward-thinking genre-bending jazz, broken beat, electronica and world music, Manzanza drives Crisis & Opportunity through a set of original compositions inspired by the city of London, which he now calls home. Available in vinyl this is a mesmerizing jazz album that we will listen to for years.

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