Exclusive Premiere: Rupert Cox “Embers” (Albert’s Favourites)
We love to support new artists at MIMS and Rupert Cox is no exception. The talented pianist is the latest signing on London’s essential Albert’s Favourites label, and today they share his beautiful debut single, “Embers”. Rupert is an engaging and versatile pianist whose sound has already reached people through …
Exclusive Premiere: Teo Olter “How am I doing? Where am I going?”
Warsaw’s U Know Me Records introduce us to drummer, improviser and producer Teo Olter, on the infectious jazz composition, “How am I doing? Where am I going?”, the opening cut on forthcoming compilation, ‘Portrety 2’. The eight track album is the second in the series of ‘Portrety’ (meaning ‘portraits’) compilations, …
Future Classic: Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet “Spirit To All”
Wojtek Mazolewski, bassist, composer and focal point of Poland’s rich jazz scene, shares his latest and arguably greatest outing so far, for Whirlwind Recordings. ‘Spirit To All’ is a richly composed, performed, arranged and recorded album deep in the realms of the best spiritual jazz, Strata East, etc, free of …
Exclusive Premiere: Chiminyo “Raze”
We’re excited to share a double audio and video premiere of “Raze”, taken from the brand new NRG project by Chiminyo, alter ego of drummer, percussionist and producer, Tim Doyle, renowned for both his solo releases and work with Maisha and Cykada. The brainchild of drummer/producer Chiminyo, NRG is more …
Exclusive Premiere: Azar Azar “Subway”
Azar Azar’s latest album, Cosmic Drops, is a vibrant and explosive package of fiery jazz that ties together many of Sérgio Alves’ external inspirations, from Afrobeat and funk to house, broken beat, and electronic music. The album showcases a sound for every type of listener, whether they want to chill …
BALANCE #573 – Hosted by Spacewalker
Spacewalker at the helm on the first show of the year (finally!), and it’s about that time for another journey through the sounds of Balance! This month’s audio excursion showcases the best of the underground global sounds with fresh cuts from artists like Manuel Darquart, Stonie Blue, Liv.e, Jeroboam, Dju …
Exclusive Premiere: Twoosty Mayonez “Ostatni Sygnal”
Today’s exclusive, “Ostatni Sygnal” (meaning “Last Signal”), comes from “post jazz” duo Twoosty Mayonez, on Poland’s ever-consisent U Know Me Records. Twoosty Mayonez consists of Bartosz Wolert (drums) and Dominik Kaniewski (bass guitar and synthesizers). “Carmin” is their debut album, which will be released primarily on vinyl by U Know …
Exclusive Premiere: Graham Collier “The Barley Mow” @ Stockholm Jazz Days ’69
We are excited to premiere a previously unreleased live recording from legendary British jazz bassist and composer Graham Collier. Forthcoming on My Only Desire Records, a key label rediscovering and sharing seminal unrelreased UK jazz releases with the world. Previously unreleased recording of bassist/composer Graham Collier’s seminal ‘Down Another Road’ …
Exclusive Premiere: Pedro Ricardo “Ode ao gato”
Pedro Ricardo, an exciting new signing to Soundway Records, shares “Ode ao gato” – a killer jazz number dedicated to legendary Argentinian saxophonist, Gato Barbieri. According to Pedro, “for me, this song is anticipation, eagerness for things to come. It features my dear friend Luis on the drums and was …
Exclusive Premiere: Caixa Cubo “Sábado”
Brazilian jazz sensation channel the futuristic funk of Herbie Hancock on new “Sábado” single, ahead of forthcoming ‘Agôra’ album for Jazz & Milk. We’ve been fans since the group’s 2020 ‘Angela’ album so it’s a pleasure to debut their new single. “Sábado”, with its funk-infused and electrified future jazz style, …
Exclusive Premiere: Malcolm Strachan “Soul Trip”
We are delighted to premiere a brand new song from one of our favourite jazz artists, Malcolm Strachan. “Soul Trip” is an irresistible mid-tempo soul jazz number, with a Latin groove. Scottish trumpeter and Haggis Horns founding member Malcolm Strachan releases his second solo album ‘Point Of No Return’ on …
Eric Ghost ‘Secret Sauce’ (1975)
Our Forgotten Treasures features have been a little thin on the ground of late but as the year draws to a close it feels more than a little apt to highlight a couple of our favourite reissues and rediscoveries from the past twelve months. High among the contenders has to …