Hermeto Pascoal “Viajando Com O Som (The Lost ’76 Vice-Versa Studio Session)” (1976, Far Out)
via FOR: There have been few musicians to ever reach the stature of Hermeto Pascoal. A true maestro and a cultural icon, he represents the highest level of musical evolution; as a multi-instrumentalist, as a composer, and as an arranger. Once described by Miles Davis as “the most impressive musician …
Blu & Exile “In The Beginning: Before The Heavens” (Fat Beats / Dirty Science)
via Fat Beats: 10 years after Blu and Exile released their magnum opus Below the Heavens, the California duo have reunited to release 14 tracks from the original 2007 sessions. “In the Beginning: Before the Heavens” contains previously heard songs and unreleased gems – the best of the best chosen …
Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin “Idiom” (YAM Records)
via YAM: Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin are forces to be reckoned with. Both integral parts of the burgeoning South London jazz scene, these young musicians contribute to numerous outfits including Ata Kak, Jamie Isaac, MC Pinty, Moses Boyd Exodus and Ezra Collective, as well as pushing their own solo …
Natasha Agrama “The Heart of Infinite Change” (World Galaxy / Alpha Pup)
From the intricate arrangement and soaring nature of the lead song ‘Black Narcissus’ from “The Heart of Infinite Change”, it becomes apparent that this debut release from Natasha Agrama is not her first time working with jazz masters. On this Joe Henderson composition, Agrama uses her finely tuned vocal instrument …
Horatio Luna “Local Honey” (Wax Museum)
via Wax Museum Records: We are proud to present the latest offering on our in-house label from Melbourne’s own Horatio Luna. An associated act of the notoriously talented 30/70 collective, their jazz-tronic improvised tape has been for a minute in these parts. Local Honey by Horatio Luna Skillfully remastered from …
François Tusques “Free Jazz” (1965, Finders Keepers Records)
via FK: As Finders Keepers’ disobedient little-sister-label reaches her 20th release anniversary, Cacophonic Records are proud to present a record that will not only leave rare record collectors salivating but will open ambitious ears to a truly pioneering album from the seldom celebrated and individualistic micro-genre that is French Free …
Demon Fuzz “Afreaka!” (1970, Music On Vinyl)
via MOV: Demon Fuzz was an afro-rock group of which its members had all immigrated to Britain from the Commonwealth countries. The band’s name means “devil’s children” or “bad policemen”. They originally played soul, but the music they heard during a trip to Morocco lead to a change in their …
Nosaj Thing “Parallels” (Innovative Leisure)
via iL: “Parallels” is the fourth full album released under Jason Chung’s distinctive moniker, Nosaj Thing. Masterfully dimensional, “Parallels” represents the acclaimed Los Angeles-based electronic producer/composer/performer’s most diverse, vital work yet. As such, Chung sees “Parallels” represents a kind of redemptive rebirth. The album’s compellingly elusive, uncategorizable sonics developed out …
HHHH “Compilación Uno” (Detroit Underground)
via Detund: “Compilacion Uno” compiles a selection of tracks that further deepens into the band’s concept of the world of men without men or the loss of the subject in the radiance of the background. HHHH is an anonymous music production collective based in Buenos Aires, Argentina active since 2013. …