On Variables, Alfa Mist contains to jump between genres, successfully toeing the line between accessibility and experimentation.
Tag: jazz
Dave Okumu- I Came From Love
I Came From Love is a rich tapestry of black history, and Okumu’s potent storytelling is soundtracked by a masterclass in rhythm.
London Brew- London Brew
Some of London’s leading jazz musicians pay homage to Miles Davis’s magnum opus, Bitches Brew, fittingly funnelling its spirit to create something new and exciting.
Angel Bat Dawid- Requiem for Jazz
Jazz vanguard Angel Bat Dawid returns with Requiem for Jazz, a stunning, theatrical storytelling piece inspired by Edward O. Bland’s film The Cry of Jazz.
LũpḁGangGang- Dopamine Overdose
Belgian quartet LũpḁGangGang’s debut effort examines today’s hyper-virtual society through an eclectic and engaging brand of jazz.
Yazmin Lacey- Voice Notes
Yazmin Lacey’s long-awaited debut doesn’t disappoint, providing an intimate, soothing soundscape.
Sam Gendel- COOKUP
COOKUP sees Sam Gendel take on some R&B anthems, stripping and bending them beyond recognition.
Stevie Wonder- The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie
Every Monday, I look at an album from Motown’s extensive discography. This week I look at Stevie Wonder’s 1962 debut, The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie.
Marvin Gaye- The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye
Every Monday, I look at an album from Motown’s extensive discography. This week I look at Marvin Gaye’s debut, The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye, released in 1961.
Rozi Plain- Prize
Rozi Plain returns with a beautifully intricate affair, with feather-light rhythms that Plain’s elusive wordplay dances around.