On Wax / Kamasi Washington announces 4LP Heaven and Earth
Truth, from the Harmony Of Difference EP Over two and a half hours of new music is forthcoming on
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Stepping forward: Yemi Bolatiwa refocuses her space
Yemi Bolatiwa is one of Manchester’s shining stars. Lead singer of soul, jazz and drum and bass outfit Pareidolia, she’s
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August Greene: Common, Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper release full stream
NPR have the August Greene album streaming right now. A project which acts as a sequel to Common’s recent long
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On Wax / Nat Birchall: Cosmic Language on Jazzman Records
UK saxophonist, composer and arranger Nat Birchall returns to Jazzman Records today with the release of his newest LP, Cosmic
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On Wax / Black Flower: Intermediate State 10″
A four track 10″ EP of dream fuelled jazz from Belgium’s Black Flower. Taking Salvador Dali’s creative dreaming ritual (falling
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August Greene / Karriem Riggins, Robert Glasper and Common join forces with Brandy
When I spoke to Karriem Riggins a few months ago about new stuff he was working on, I was glad
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Video / Shareef Keyes & The Groove: Spaghetti Fettuccine ft Ghostface Killah
Brooklyn’s Shareef Keyes is backed by a 12-piece band comprising New York City’s finest young artists. Their new LP, Cooking
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On 45 / Chip Wickham: The Beatnick / Rebel No.23
The Beatnik / Rebel No.23 by Chip Wickham The Beatnik / Rebel No.23 by Chip WickhamChip Wickham’s newest 45 is
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On Wax / Mammal Hands: Shadow Work
As you can surmise yourself from the beautiful sounds in the video above, Mammal Hands’ new album is a must-purchase.
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Video / Thundercat: Show You The Way ft Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald
A sequel to Them Changes! The warrior returns. Head to Brainfeeder to buy Drunk and check Thundercat’s tour dates (he’s
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New Music / Hello Skinny: Mr P.Z.
Pre order on Bandcamp. Brownswood release the first new music in four years from Hello Skinny in the form of
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New music / Sly5thAve: Let Me Ride ft Jimetta Rose
Sly5thAve’s new one is epic. Recorded with a full orchestra, it’s a full-on reimagining (thanks, Tim Burton) of Dre’s classic
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On wax / Phil France vs Mr Scruff on Gondwana Records
Mr. Scruff Vs. Phil France: Joy of Brass Remixes by Phil France Gondwana follow up their reissue of France’s album
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On wax / Tony Allen: The Source
A brand new album from the legendary septuagenarian afrobeat drummer, his debut for Blue Note and co-written with good friend
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On Wax / De Beren Gieren: Dug Out Skyscrapers
Fulco Ottervanger (piano), Lieven Van Pée (bass) and Simon Segers (drums) are de beren gieren, an experimental jazz trio formed
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Daymé Arocena on the road
Cubafonía by Daymé Arocena
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Groovement Premiere / Hackney Colliery Band: It’s Normally Bigger LIVE
An exclusive track premiere today from fiercely independent London brass heavyweights Hackney Colliery Band. Their new LIVE album is out
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On Wax + Live Dates / Dwight Trible & Matthew Halsall: Inspirations
Gondwana Records’ latest release is a deeply soulful vocal album from LA-based Dwight Trible and features label boss Matthew Halsall
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On Wax: Hampshire and Foat / Galaxies Like Grains Of Sand
Galaxys Like Grains of Sand by Hampshire & Foat Gorgeous library-style jazz from pianist Greg Foat and Warren Hampshire of
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Ahmed Malek x Flako: The Electronic Tapes on Habibi Funk
The Habibi Funk Records label digs Arabic funk and jazz from the 1970s and 1980s, and recently made Okayplayer and
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