Gustav Brom Orchestra - "Calling Up The Rain" (5:32)
Frederic Rabold Crew - "Ride On" (3:28)
Stan Kenton & His Orchestra - "Samba De Haps" (3:56)
Larry Rose Band - "The Sand" (5:25)
Review: The concept behind this new collection on BBE is a simple but effective one: sommelier Frederic Beneix has picked out a selection of wines, and beat maker DJ Cam has dug deep to serve up some rare but fitting musical accompaniments that were produced in the same year. Wine4Melomanes, therefore, is a unique collection of sounds from all over Europe that connects the complexity and sensuality of a tipple with the rhythm and melody of a song. Most are lush and sophisticated jazz cuts that sound good whether you're drinking or not. Delicious.
Introduction & Lost My Love (feat Sean Haefeli) (4:35)
Creative Musicians (feat Sean Haefeli) (3:36)
Joy Road (3:53)
Face At My Window (feat Sean Haefeli) (3:28)
Root In 7-4 Plus (feat Sean Haefeli) (10:02)
Inside Ourselves (5:52)
Beyond The Dream (feat Sean Haefeli) (3:31)
Saturday Night Special (6:12)
Orotunds (3:18)
Scorpio's Child (5:53)
Loser (feat Sean Haefeli) (3:27)
Review: Strata Records is one of the most important notches in Detroit's jazz heritage. From Lyman Woodard Organization's Saturday Night Special to Malauwi's self-titled LP, their short catalogue was nonetheless vital. BBE have revisited the label with reissues in the past, and now they've invited nu jazz scene leaders Jazzanova to re-imagine some of the cuts from the Strata archives in their own fusion style. From Woodard classics like 'Joy Road', 'Creative Musicians' and 'Saturday Night Special' to Malauwi's 'Root in 7/4 Plus', these are seminal works approached with care and flair by a band who have undoubtedly proved themselves worthy over the years.
Review: Jessica Lauren is a cornerstone of the UK jazz scene who has spent decades enhancing recordings and performances for legends like Jean Carne, Dexter Wansel and The Heliocentrics. As a core member of Emanative, her talents are well-known and her latest release, Film, affirms her status as a forward-thinking artist. Originally recorded in 1997 and released on CD in 1999, Film has been remastered and is now reissued on gatefold vinyl. The album's fusion of modal jazz, electronica, library music and field recordings feels remarkably current and blends acoustic and electric pianos, harpsichord and synths in a beguiling fashion. As such, Film cements Jessica's place as an innovative musical visionary.
Aint About Me - "Watching Tarot Card XVI Come To Life" (3:03)
Dreamcastmoe & Shungu - "Don't Let Me Down" (1:16)
Iman Houssein - "Their Eyes" (3:22)
Qur’an Shaheed - "Thrive" (6:29)
Makaya McCraven - "Crash Course" (4:24)
CoS - "Ayy Thank Full" (3:08)
Trian Kayhatu - "OK Dan" (3:17)
Regal86 - "Parado En La Esquina" (3:46)
Abrahamblue - "Joanna" (3:45)
DJ Spinn - "Synthshot" (3:18)
Igor Jadranin - "NUB" (1:57)
Shlundee - "Acid 2 Acid" (6:16)
LB Aka Labat - "Ca Chauffe Tonton" (5:20)
Elisa Bee - "A Sun That Never Goes Down" (5:28)
Pippin - "Ro" (2:27)
Review: Compilation maestros BBE are back with another gem, this time from Belgian DJ and tastemaker Lefto. His The Beauty is Inside is a 19-track gem from across the musical spectrum with sounds from all over the world. It shines a light and shows respect to everything from Ethiopian singer Alemayehu Eshete to South African singer and actress Patience Africa via Spanish composer Pedro Ruy-Blas. All these original tracks are from up-and-coming artists who Lefto feel deserve a bigger platform. It makes for a fascinating listen and serves up plenty of red hot talents.
Original Nairobi Afro Band - "Soul Makossa (No 1)" (7") (4:20)
Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - "Jungle Beat (Mutaba)" (3:05)
Review: Jump 'N' Funk started life as a small event in New York, organized by Rich Medina in order to pay tribute to the genius of Fela Kuti. Since then, parties have been held across the world, with Medina and guests showcasing music by, or inspired by, the Nigerian Afrobeat legend. This debut Jump N Funk compilation follows a similar formula, delivering both purist Afrobeat cuts (see Fela's punchy "Stalemate", and "Na Oil" by son Seun and his band, Egypt 80), and tracks in other styles that draw heavily on the style. Highlights in the latter category include the hazy Afro hip-hop of Aquil, a tasty Afro-house dub of River Ocean's cover of Timmy Thomas' classic "Why Can't We Live Together", and the lazy, sun-kissed glory of Kutiman's "Bango Fields".
MckNasty - "Sundown" (feat The MAC SiStars) (4:44)
Cecilia Stalín - "CPW" (5:21)
The Nabatean - "Hangers On" (6:01)
Jazz Chronicles - "Bologna" (6:29)
Souled - "Dancing On Holiday" (7:02)
One51 - "Bring Me To Your Life" (feat Heidi Vogel) (5:31)
Tommy Rawson - "Illusions" (5:23)
P'taah - "Staring At The Sun" (5:31)
Xantone Blacq - "Search For The Sun" (Platinum remix) (5:24)
Ian O'Brien - "Love Beams" (4:40)
Review: If Music presents: You Need This! An Introduction to the Handson Family from the legends at BBE is a must-have double album that highlights the rich heritage of Black music, not that we really needed reminding of course. Compiled by London DJ duo the Handson Family, this collection features tracks from plenty of key artists such as Emanative, Ty, Cecilia Stalin, and Xantone Blacq and across all 14 songs, the diverse sounds and styles of recent Black music are laid bare and offer an educational experience in Black music genres while also capturing the essence of the duo's influential DJ sets and radio shows.
Review: Waaju & Majid Bekkas's Alouane exemplifies the power of collaboration during challenging times. As bringing overseas artists to the UK grows increasingly difficult, this record bridges cultural and generational gaps while capturing the vibrant energy of live collaboration post-Covid-19. Conceived by Waaju bandleader Ben Brown, the album features his expansive arrangements of traditional Gnawa songs and blends Bekkas' musical prowess with Waaju's signature grooves and trippy delays. Bekkas, a key figure in Moroccan Gnawa music, had never collaborated with a UK band until this project. Alouane, meaning "colours" in Arabic, reflects the seven integral colours of Gnawa music, each invoking different spirits.
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