love this, thank you for the dl.  will definitely check for this label when purchasing tracks.

Out on 12" vinyl and digital 6/28 on Bastard Jazz Recordings.
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Captain Planet - The Ningané EP

Taken from the Ningané EP - out 6/28 on Bastard Jazz Recordings. 
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Vinyl available at:
<a href="http://bastardjazz.bigcartel.com"> Bastard Jazz Webshop (US) </a>
<a href="http://360vinyl.com/captainplanet-theninganeep-ep.aspx"> 360 (US) </a>
<a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/428096-01.htm"> Juno (UK) </a>
<a href="http://www.loop23.de/article/view/3070328"> Loop23 (DE) </a>
<a href="http://www.especial-records.com/shop/pop/pop.php?id=9239"> Especial (JP) </a>

Buy Digital
amazon: 
http://www.amazon.com/The-Ningane-Ep/dp/B0056AR99Y
itunes: 
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-ningane-feat-fredy-massamba/id443183791
turntablelab digital: 
http://digital.turntablelab.com/search/release.php?track_id=112730
Juno: 
http://www.junodownload.com/artists/Captain+Planet+Feat+Fredy+Massamba/releases/

Captain Planet- Ningané (feat. Fredy Massamba)

Captain Planet- Ningané feat. Fredy Massamba (Whiskey Barons Remix)

Captain Planet - Dame Agua

Captain Planet - Macumba

Captain Planet - Ningane Instrumental

Track 1 on Jack Barone & Robohands' collaborative EP 'R.F.I.'

Floating on the Walls

Track 4 off of Jack Barone & Robohands' collaborative EP 'R.F.I.'

Under Under Under

“Moving Circles” is a walk across the desert—a conversation between friends in the heat, where sharp guitar lines meet smooth trumpet tones. Producer-composer-instrumentalists Jack Barone and Andy Baxter (Robohands) dive into eastern-inspired psychedelia, fusing ancient scales with synths and modern techniques to create something both timeless and new.

Moving Circles

Somewhere Soul Rituals Volume 01

Sa Ka Fête

This one was an unexpected treat. Two of our favourite contemporary musicians, Finn Rees & Sholto coming together and collaborating on a double dose of celestial, cinematic alchemy.

At Mr Bongo we are massive admirers of drummer, musician, and producer Sholto (Oscar Robertson). His two albums on Funk Night Records and DeepMatter Records, had both been highlights of their respective years. We’d gotten to know Oscar and sent him a few records. Included in the package was Australian pianist-composer Finn Rees’ debut album, Dawn Is A Melody, which was one of our favourite releases on Mr Bongo in 2024.

In Oscar's words 'For me it was a standout modern jazz record - encapsulating a spiritual / hazy dreamy soundscape which hugely resonated with me. Glissando keys and harp with lush melodies, I was instantly intrigued.”  

The pair started following each other online and as luck would have it, Finn was staying in London for the summer season, so they arranged to meet. The pair instantly clicked and said it felt like they'd known each other for years. After 40 minutes of chatting, they started to jam. 

'Love In Memory' and 'Bluebell' were recorded over two days - a track a day in Oscar's SFJ studios. Laid down on mostly analogue equipment, the pair utilised Wurlitzer’s, mellotrons, and ribbon mics through Oscar’s ‘70s Studer desk. Composed and crafted without any real intentions, other than a shared appreciation for the same style of music and approach, the tracks started to take shape. The results were as lush, nostalgic and textured as you’d expect from these two brilliant musicians, with a classical feel inspired by artists such as Piero Piccioni, Piero Umiliani, and Henry Mancini. 

For the beautiful string arrangements, the pair recruited the talents of Sholto's long-time friend and collaborator Clementine Brown (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) and Matthew Hayes of 30/70, Allysha Joy, Xpress Point, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange fame, was brought in to play bass on 'Bluebell'.

So here we have it, a chance collaborative project built on two musicians' mutual respect for each other's outputs. The result is truly breathtaking.


Finn Rees & Sholto - Bluebell

Finn Rees & Sholto - Love In Memory

Paying homage to Brazilian funk & boogie, Captain Planet’s “O Xangô” reimagines a samba rock classic from Trio Mocotó, famed for backing Jorge Ben. Stripping away most of the original, he injects heavy bass, disco drums, stabs, and wild synths, creating a euphoric modern boogie banger. The lyrics call to Yoruba deities, with the chorus invoking Xangô—symbol of power, justice, thunder, and lightning.

Captain Planet - Dame Agua

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