Salah Ragab and The Cairo Jazz Band “Egyptian Jazz” (1968 – 1973, Art Yard Records)
via Art Yard: In 1968, while he was also the leader of the Military Music Departments in Heliopolis, Salah Ragab formed the first jazz big band in Egypt, The Cairo Jazz Band. Some of the best musicians in Egypt of that time were members – Zaki Osman (trumpet), Saied Salama …
30/70 Collective “Elevate” (Rhythm Section)
On their 20th release Rhythm Section, the London-based but Worldwide-minded label, continue to stretch the boundaries of what an underground/dance floor label can be. Bradley Zero once again taps into the talent pool of Melbourne, Australia and presents this ‘mini-album’ from the 30/70 Collective. Rhythm Section has previously released an …
Miryam Solomon “Magnolia”
Miryam Solomon is a London based singer/songwriter, by way of Sweden and Eritrea. She released her debut EP “Evergreen” in 2014, and has now returned with Women Make Music Award funded “Magnolia”. In her own words Miryam says “Magnolia is in many ways about endings and new beginnings.” Magnolia by …
Exclusive Premiere: Will Sessions ft. Amp Fiddler “Dance Girl / Chameleon”
Keeping with their commitment to not be pinned down to any particular genre comes Will Sessions’ latest LP, “Kindred Live”. The band, along with special guest Amp Fiddler on Fender Rhodes, synth and clavinet, pay tribute to the pioneers of jazz fusion by recreating the songs of genre-defining artists such …
BOOM MUSIC – Show #37 (Hosted by Colectivo Futuro)
Episode 37 from CF HQ is another guest-less transmission hosted by Miguel and Oliver, opening with a Chicago tribute as inspired by the ChicagoXLondon series of events happening at Total Refreshment Centre last week. Hosted by EZH Mag and International Anthem, the series of events sought to create “a platform …
Ezra Collective “Juan Pablo: The Philosopher”
via Twistedsoul: Ezra Collective return with their vibrant fusion of sounds on “Juan Pablo: The Philosopher”. Consisting of Joe Armon-Jones, (piano), TJ Koleoso (bass), Femi Koleoso (drums), James Mollison (saxophone), Dylan Jones (trumpet) and boosted by Nubya Garcia and Theon Cross the band blaze through their five new compositions and …
The Astral Walkers “The Passage EP” (Deepblak Recordings)
On their début expedition as Astral Walkers, AYBEE and Lars Bartkuhn produce house music compositions that merge dubious elements from various genres and styles in electronic music. Percolating rhythms that run throughout the EP pay silent tribute to the Body and Soul era of house music, while certain melodies acknowledge …
BALANCE – Show #531 (Hosted by Spacewalker)
Balance is back! The late summer break is over, and we are falling into autumn and catching up on everything we missed these past couple of months! Music from Byron the Aquarius, Garrett, Mac Ayres, Hermeto Pascoal, Arnheim and much more! Next show: NYC Diggin’ Special TRACKLIST Hermeto Pascoal – …
Kev Beadle Presents “Private Collection Vol. 3” (BBE)
via BBE: Beloved DJ, compiler and incurable vinyl junkie, Kev Beadle returns to BBE with a 3rd volume of his much lauded ‘Private Collection’ album series. Taking in a wide range of obscure jazz with a distinct nod to the dance-floor, the first two “Private Collections” are already considered classics …
Exclusive Premiere: Jaxx Madicine “Espresso” (Local Talk Records)
Jaxx Madicine is a jazz-funk inspired house’ish outfit from Milan consisting of Turbojazz (Local Talk, GAMM Records), Parker Madicine (Heist, Bastard Jazz Brooklyn, CT-HI Records) and the talented jazz keyboardist ‘Veez_0’. With an organic and melodic sound collage you can hear influences from classic ’70s jazz funk labels and artists …
The Colours That Rise “2020” (Breaker Breaker)
The sound of ‘2020’ is new jazz and old funk with an electronic city pace, brought to you by The Colours That Rise. Made up of multi-instrumentalists and producers Simeon Jones and Nathanael Williams, their ‘2020’ EP is a confident guide through future sounds and past histories from a time …
Jazz Amnesty Sound System – #10 “J.A.S.S. Duos”
The Jazz Amnesty Sound System is made up of Andy Williams and sweet daddy luv. A duo of like-minded DJs that share a love of jazz music by making mixes that highlight various aspects of what jazz is and how jazz has influenced many different styles of music that have …