January was the perfect time to make a small pause to reset and rediscover inspirations. This month’s playlist is even more essential, showcasing a lot of new projects that are already charting high in the list of the best records of 2022.
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Following the success of Love Is Everywhere (2020), Laurent Bardainne returns to Heavenly Sweetness with his Tigre d’Eau Douce ensemble for a second album of free-flowing, jazz-inflected groove - Hymne au Soleil.
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Black & Withe Shades delves into GAZTWEEN’s diverse influences, inviting us for a 50 minute trip into slow-soulful-beats, west-african energies, electronica’s sensibilities and bruk speeds.
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Described as a modal viola jazz record, Son Of Nyx is an intimate affair, with ethereal sounds that hint at the electronic jazz fusion music of the 70's and early 80's. Nonetheless we’re listening to a contemporary work, led by the creative touch of Tamil Rogeon.
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One of the names that has contributed the most to the boogie charm of Periodica Records is Mystic Jungle, returning with a new unmissable record entitled Deviant Disco. This new 12” of sun-soaked groovers marks the culmination of several years of writing, vibing, and influence mining with five compositions.
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Roberta’s distinctive sound is as dangerous as it gets, flipping shards of classic tracks into rugged and fresh soulful house jams. She’s back with The Brooklyn Ave. Sessions on LA based Worldship Music - another fine selection of music, sure to please any discerning house or garage head.
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Acclaimed Norwegian producer Ol' Burger Beats rises from the depths of jazz to present Loft, an instrumental hip hop album inspired by New York’s free and spiritual jazz. It is, in addition to a set of songs, an experience of reflection that requires time to immerse ourselves in it.
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Tamanqueiro is one of the only two songs Elizio De Buzios recorded in his life. More than 40 years later, Amsterdam-based imprint New Dawn reissues a gold piece of Brazil’s infinite musical output. The energy and the simplicity of Elizio will live forever through this invaluable release.
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Hailing from the region of Cantabria, in Northern Spain, 2 Headed Deer is a quality-over-quantity label showcasing their 4th release. Ancient Tribal Hearts by Ka Safar, a 13-piece world jazz band based in Leicester, is a sonic feast that blends multiple genres and cultural references.
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Emile Londonien are a Strasbourg-based trio, composed by Matthieu Drago (drums), Nils Boyny (Synth) and Théo Tritsch (bass). Via Dope Tone Records they just dropped a mesmerizing single/EP entitled Covered Bridges.
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Carlo’s third solo release on his own imprint presents three new club cuts bursting with wonderful weirdness and some special twists.
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Featuring new songs, Alex Attias mixes organic sounds, styles and genres with his unique production sound and way of mixing the tracks - showcasing a deep knowledge of this craft.
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Mambele is an up and coming producer hailing from Brussels, Belgium. His music crosses multiple boundaries, and in his latest EP, PROTON, he masters at delivering a diverse and energetic sound
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Sonically based in the connection of the musical expressions from the Caribbean and Latin America, and dedicated to the creators of the Latin jazz, Diego Hedez and his quintet leads us through a magnificent seven track ride.
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Developed over 18 months, Asakusa Light is a vibrant, atmospheric and life-affirming collection of timeless house music, in which we see Soichi Terada’s recreation of the mental and physical processes that led to the textures of his acclaimed earlier work.
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Turbojazz new EP via Atjazz Record Company sees him team up with Jennyfire to re-create the 1991 Sounds of Blackness hit “Optimistic”. This rendition of the track is packed with the finest Italian musicianship and three high-karat-gold remixes.
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His prolific work that spans a decade is fed by limitless creativity. Cool Affair’s last installment is entitled Scamto (Mzansi Argot) and plays with the idea of having Stimela (band) and Fela Kuti (band) in the same studio to create music.
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GAZTWEEN is a duo from Porto, formed by Gazpa and Arctween, that for the first time sit down to explore the touching points of their sonic influences. Released by Jazzego Records, I showcases that connection over six tracks that comprehend different genres: from liquid, passing by downtempo and dub to house music.
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