Kamasi Washington / Albert Hall
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles, Kamasi Washington is taking to our stage on the 15th of October,
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Shabaka / Albert Hall
On the 27th of November, musician, composer + bandleader (formerly of Sons of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming), SHABAKA aka Shabaka
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Kessoncoda / YES
West London’s Kessoncoda are the duo of drummer Tom Sunney and keyboardist Filip Sowa. Standing firm between acoustic tradition and electronica, they are founded on a
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Groovement Interview / Agbeko prep their first vinyl release
Groovement first spoke to Agbeko, the 11-strong Manchester-based funk powerhouse, last April ahead of their Unite EP launch. They’ve gone
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New Music / Mamilah: Moonlight Walking
Moonlight Walking by Mamilah Instantly bright and soulful jazz out today from Leeds-based Mamilah, the sun suitably breaking through the
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Playlist / Manchester Rise Up
It’s not all about London, you know.
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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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Jazzman’s Spiritual Jazz Vol 6 is an all vocal affair
This time around, Jazzman focus on jazz vocals dating from 1960 to 1986. The Spiritual Jazz series follows
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Matthew Halsall, GoGo Penguin & Mammal Hands live in June, Band on the Wall
Fresh from a guest appearance on Mr Scruff’s new long player Friendly Bacteria, Matthew Halsall is prepping the release
Read moreAppeal to save Strata records owner’s home and masters
Barbara Cox is 75 years old, and about to lose her home owing to unpaid taxes. Barbara owns the masters
Read moreDownload: Mr Porter chops up Robert Glasper
All round don producer Mr Porter gets his chops round one of the best in the game – Robert Glasper
Read moreDownload: DJ DODGE // Soul/Funk/Jazz Mix Tape
Great soul mixtape linked to on Ty’s Facebook group. Says Dodge: “Check out this personal look at some of the
Read moreNat Birchall – Akhenaten … Gondwana’s second release
Gondwana Records, Manchester’s finest independent Jazz label, releases its second album on June 22nd. Peep Nat Birchall’s MySpace to sample
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