70 tracks for the soul. November went by supersonic in the waves of the usual eclectic features we made over this month. Contemporary jazz from some of today’s greats, exciting new hip hop records, electronic bangers for the winter and, through the whole selection, true-to-the-soul creations.
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Flight of the Comet is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the acclaimed Art Of Tones project with jazz/funk band Chatobaron, led by Frank Chatona - blending dancefloor vibes with a crispy jazz funk studio sound.
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Needwant just released one of the best records of the end of 2022. Furaha, by Mumbai-native Nate08 combines a mixture of jazz, r&b, pop and dance music to create a lovely mix of chilled out and intricate compositions.
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Future Bubblers 6.0 is comprised by 9 tracks and is, like its predecessors, a musically diverse collection of music, fusing genres that span across electronic, alt-r&b, alt-hip-hop, spoken word, neo-soul, jazz and beyond.
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Chino Corvalán just dropped a mesmerizing record via Urban Waves, entitled Endless Era. The album sits in the crossoroads of jazz, hip hop and electronic textures, with every element completely engaged in the moment of creation.
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The Mindelo Experiment fuses typical Cape Verdian textures with London’s broken beat percussion patterns and details. Following up on his previous ‘experiments’, Pascal’s new album features an A-Side of original recordings backed with a B-Side of incredible remixes by some of our ‘heroes’.
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Gilles Peterson and Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick are back with the sophomore record on their STR4TA project. STR4TASFEAR is a spacey funk oddyssey through 15 tracks, melodies and grooves that sit perfectly in the brand new music world it’s part of.
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Reginald Chapman presents a new EP via Fresh Selects that comprises live in-studio performances from the innovative low brassist/composer and his Brooklyn-based band, Pressure Fit. The mesmerizing reinterpretations serve as a prelude for his official sophomore solo album that will come out in early 2023.
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Released by Etymology Records, At Times dives deeper into the world of lofi, while also prompting us to discover new horizons with intersections of jazz, hip hop, electronica and r&b. Another high karat-gold project by Kristoffer Eikrem.
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October's playlist contains 55 tracks, that summarize the artists we’ve showcased during this month. Blend of live music with electronic approaches, groovy basslines and infectious percussion, club moments and home meditations. Almost everything is new.
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Jazzego Records has been accumulating relevant releases from Porto’s burgeoning underground scene. Granito is their brand new compilation, showcasing nine artists and nine musical approaches that connect the label’s diverse output - within jazz and all its many deviations.
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Steady Weather, comprised by the extensive musical abilities of Ben Grayson and Tamil Rogeon, is about to drop their debut project - a self-titled EP of six tracks indebted to the melting pot of genre crossroads developed by the unique Australian neo soul & jazz community.
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Dego’s latest album, released by his own 2000Black imprint, is a focused, strip down affair that benefits greatly from extensive lead vocals courtesy of his latest collaborator, rising star Samii.
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The highly respected Japanese trumpeter Takuya Kuroda just dropped a brand new mini-album via the London-based First Word Records. Midnight Crisp sees Takuya Kuroda displaying his unique hybrid sound, blending soulful jazz, funk, post-bop, fusion and hip hop.
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Don Glori’s debut album, Welcome, is a kaleidoscopic free dive into his world, featuring 8 recordings of revolving jazz, Brazilian, soul and funk inspired compositions spinning together and blurring into a genre bending slew of new music.
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Scents of UK jazz and London nightlife in the impressive self-titled debut from Caytra. Originally formed from a basement jam, the instrumental trio is a timestamp of each member's uniqueness and symbiosis showcasing a blend of hip hop, funk, jazz and rock music.
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Following the widespread international success of the first volume, which topped jazz charts around the globe, the Blue Note Re:imagined project returns with a second chapter infusing the spirit of the new UK jazz generation into the legendary label’s iconic catalogue.
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September ‘22 playlist is composed by 50 tracks summarizing many different releases and artists we’ve showcased here. The quality is very high, we’re not modest about it. Every each one of these artists have something real to tell you.
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Collettivo Immaginario’s debut LP, entitled Trasforma, was just released by Domanda Music and expresses their explorations through the traditions of eclectic jazz, funk and electronica, distilling the ebullient energy of the trio’s acclaimed live performances into a lush and cinematic studio album.
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Building upon their previous releases, the Emile Londonien trio improves their approach to sound, delivering what can be considered their most solid work to date. Jazz Contenders hides surprises at every corner you take, introducing different elements with fluidity.
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