11th May 2020: ICYMI Satori’s ‘Wabi Sabi’ featured as Jazziz ‘Song of the Day’ + trio to release How Can We Wake? on October 9th 2020

Satori’s ‘Wabi Sabi’ was featured as Wednesday’s ‘Song of the Day’ on Jazziz (full feature). Inspired by the all-encompassing Japanese philosophy that celebrates the beauty of interpretation, the track appears on Satori’s album, In the Corners of Clouds, which is available: here. Off the back of this feature, we’re pleased

9th May 2020: “One to watch”: Rebecca Nash’s Peaceful King + ★★★★ Jazzwise Review + reaction from Jazz Journal, All About Jazz and more

Peaceful King was promising keyboardist and composer Rebecca Nash‘s first major recording as leader. An album with collaboration at its core, it takes inspiration from an array of sources – rock, drum-and-bass, ‘70s fusion, soul-jazz and electronica, alongside singer-songwriter influences – and melts them into a progressive landscape that reflects the

8th May 2020: Released today – Chris Montague’s ‘Warmer Than Blood’ featuring Kit Downes and Ruth Goller

  Now available on CD / DL / 180 gram Limited Edition vinyl: here    Warmer Than Blood , the new release from critically acclaimed composer and guitarist ​Chris Montague ​is released today. The release brings together Montague (Troyka, Squarepusher, Benny Greb), pianist and ECM recording artist Kit Downes

7th May 2020: #TBT – Rez Abbasi – Reviews of ‘A Throw of Dice’ from Jazzwise Magazine + Jazz a Babord

September 2019 saw the release of prolific New York guitarist Rez Abbasi‘s 13th album, A Throw of Dice in collaboration with  The Silent Group, an eminently creative ensemble comprised of Pawan Benjamin (tenor and soprano saxophones bansuri and western flutes), Jennifer Vincent (acoustic bass, cello), Rohan Khrishnamurthy (mridangam, ghatam, khanjira) and Jake Goldbas

7th May 2020: ‘Bernabe Jurado’, EP from Monocled Man available now on DL / 7″ LP 36g Limited Edition vinyl + full digital EP

Led by trumpeter/producer Rory Simmons and featuring guitarist Chris Montague (Troyka, Squarepusher) and drummer Jon Scott (Kairos 4Tet, Sons Of Kemet XL), Bernabe Jurado is a boundary-pushing release that marries the freedom of improvisation with the powerful possibilities of digital sound manipulation. This imaginative, dynamic EP combines the atmosphere of Massive Attack-inspired

7th May 2020: In Common 2 from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens available to pre-order + featured on Black Grooves & Radio Grigri + second single ‘Lotto’ on WGBO

In Common 2, the new release from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens, is available to pre-order on CD • DL•  12″ LP (White Vinyl) 180g Limited Edition here. Featuring Linda May Han Oh (double bass), Micah Thomas (piano) and Nate Smith (drums), this is the second instalment of In

6th May 2020: Available for pre-order now – Michael Olatuja’s ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ feat. Angélique Kidjo, Lionel Loueke, Laura Mvula, Dianne Reeves + more – CD / DL / 2 x 12″ LP 180 gram Limited Edition

  Michael Olatuja‘s Lagos Pepper Soup is now available for pre-order: here. This highly anticipated production releases June 12 on CD • DL • 2 x 180 Gram Limited Edition Vinyl. Michael’s second solo release is a true integration of his diverse musical influences. Lagos Pepper Soup features Terreon Gully, Aaron

4th May 2020: New video for Natacha Atlas’ poignant new single ‘It’s a Man’s World’ celebrating James Brown’s birthday

  In honour of the late James Brown’s birthday on May 3rd, Natacha Atlas has released the stunning new music video for her single release ‘It’s a Man’s World’. The single is available here. Directed by long-time collaborator Riffy Ahmed, Natacha’s reimagining of the much-loved classic was prompted by a

29th April 2020: Afropop premieres ‘Soki’ the first single from Michael Olatuja’s ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ + video featuring Dianne Reeves and Lionel Loueke + Bass Magazine feature

  Anticipation for Michael Olatuja’s Lagos Pepper Soup is building with the first single from the album Soki (ft. Dianne Reeves & Lionel Loueke) being premiered on Afropop Worldwide (click here for full video) along with a great feature over at Bass Magazine. “The track comes from Olatuja’s upcoming third album as bandleader, Lagos Pepper

24th April 2020: Released today – ‘Rendered’ the second single from Chris Montague’s ‘Warmer Than Blood’ ft Kit Downes and Ruth Goller + Jazzwise Magazine Feature

Warmer Than Blood is the new venture from critically acclaimed composer and guitarist Chris Montague (Troyka, Squarepusher, Benny Greb). It brings together pianist and ECM recording artist Kit Downes and renowned electric bassist Ruth Goller (Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down, Let Spin) for a groundbreaking exploration of Chris’ compositions. ‘Rendered’

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