"Tornado" by Dorothy Ashby, taken from the 1969 album "Dorothy's Harp".

Dorothy Ashby - Tornado

Composed by James Uhart

James Uhart - Piano
Mauro Gargano - Bass
Julien Augier - Drums

Recorded Live at the Sunside, Paris - April 11th 2024

Swerve (Live in Paris)

An accomplished juggler when it comes to play with styles, capable to invent modern structures, Nicola got us used to his ability to blend harmonically different musical worlds and create cooperation between great musicians. Deepness is the added value of his new album, something in between consciousness and spirituality. Nothing to share with futile trends, this record is a result of an urgent need to research in the depth of the soul and his musical influences.

The album features the talents of José James, Marvin Parks, Heidi Vogel, Melanie Charles, Tasha’s World and Bridgette Amofah, accompanied by a team of incredible jazzmen like Teppo Makynen, Magnus Lindgren, Greg Osby, Timo Lassy, Francesco Lento, Logan Richardson and Fabrizio Bosso.

Nicola Conte Feat. Till Brönner - A Prayer For Lateef

1. Ary Barroso – Trapo de Gente – Copacabana
2. Howard Roberts – Dirty Old Bossa Nova – Capitol
3. Stan Getz & Luis Bonfa – Saudade Vem Correndo – Verve
4. Quarteto em Cy – Canto de Ossanha – Elenco
5. Vinicius & Toquinho – Historia Natural de Pablo Neruda (Edit) – Disc Medi
6. Jorge Ben – Comanche (Ao Vivo) (Edit) – Universal 
7. Trio 3-D – So Tinha de Ser Com Você – RCA Victor
8. João Gilberto & Stan Getz – Corcovado – Verve
9. Luiz Carlos Vinhas & Emilio Santiago – Você Que e de Samba
10. Sivuca – Ain’t No Sunshine – Vanguard
11. Dr. Who Dat? – Bahia Blues – Lex
12. Waldir Calmon – Airport Love Theme – Copacabana
13. Azymuth – Tamborim, Cuica, Ganza, Berimbau – Atlantic
14. Toni Tornado – Podes Crer Amizade – Odeon 
15. Fabio – Lindo Sonho Delirante – World Psychedelic Classics
16. Arthur Verocai – Pelas Sombras – Continental
17. Simone - Tudo Que Você Podia Ser – EMI
18. Tenorio Jr & Seu Conjunto – Nebulosa – RGE
19. Chalo Eduardo – Beija Flor Suite – Carnaval
20. Quarteto em Cy – Ate Londres – Elenco
21. Renata Lu - Faz Tanto Tempo – Copacabana
22. Os Novos Baianos – Tinindo Trincando – Som Livre
23. Cry Babies – Kool & The Gang – CID
24. Conjunto Explosão do Samba – Pot-pourri de Sambas de Enredo
25. Ary Barroso – Trapo de Gente – Copacabana

Dirty Old Bossa Nova

It's Valentine's Day, and the new DopeGems record is on point with that special occasion... Heartfelt, soulful performances from the vaults of early quiet storm is what it's all about.

Two beautiful tracks from the golden era of symphonic soul ballads rearranged as rich and intense small group instrumentals.

As an added 'secret' threat, those who know and recognize 'game' will be delighted to see this music reflect either side of their persona.

Available February 14th on digital

Limited Edition White 7" w/ deluxe die-cut cover available March 11th.

Vibraphone : Yragael Unfer
Keyboards : Giuliano Veludo
Guitar : Slikk Tim
Bass : Emmanuel Harang
Drums: Slikk Tim

Arranged, recorded and mixed by Slikk Tim.
Mastered by Shawn Joseph.

Graphic Design by Anton Gret

Special Thanks to Francky "D "

Ballads - EP

DOPEGEMS  "Travelling Man"

From Solar Wind, 1974. This album is out of print, ridiculously enough.

Ramsey Lewis - Hummingbird

Esperanza Spalding - Overjoyed

Spiritual jazz on @tenderlonious' debut album on @22amusic, collaborating with the all-star cast of the 22archestra.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2018/06/06/premiere-tenderlonious-and-the-22archestra-expansions/

Tenderlonious and The 22archestra - Expansions (STW Premiere)

RIP January 2014

Ronny Jordan - guitar
Melvin Davis -  organ
David Moore -  drums

Ronny Jordan Organ Trio - Blues Grinder 1

Rhodes &amp; Synth - Gabriel Denhoff
Drums - Simon Busch
Sax - Florian Zeeh
Bass - Richard Eisenach

Recorded live 01.10.12 at IMM Düsseldorf
Mixed by Richard Eisenach

4 AM (Herbie Hancock)

Buy / Stream it here: https://orcd.co/shintaro

BBE Music presents the seventh release in its highly acclaimed J Jazz Master Class Series: ‘Evolution’ by Shintaro Quintet. Recorded in 1984 and originally released on the private label Streetnoise Records, ‘Evolution’ is a perfect example of stately modal jazz with every one of its five tracks composed by band leader and bassist, Shintaro Nakamura.

A cut from the album, ‘A Blind Man’, was included on the BBE Music compilation ‘J Jazz – Deep Modern Jazz from Japan 1969-1984’, and it’s a track that’s indicative of the album’s graceful blend of spiritual jazz and gently swinging minor blues waltzes, a style favoured by Nakamura that allows the band to stretch out and explore the strong melodic themes, lush arrangements and seductive rhythms.

Recorded in New York, ‘Evolution’ features the great Japanese trumpet player Shunzo Ohno alongside a mixed Japanese-American band: pianist Jeff Jenkins, who brings a touch of McCoy Tyner’s percussive blues to the album, has worked with many jazz greats including Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Harris and Clark Terry; US-born Saxophonist Bob Kenmotsu, one- time member of Jack McDuff’s band has also recorded and performed with jazz guitarist Pat Martino; and drummer Fukushi Tainaka, who studied under Philly Joe Jones, completes the solid rhythm section with Nakamura and Jenkins.

‘Evolution’ is reissued as a double 45rpm 180g LP, cut by the Grammy-nominated Carvery Studio. The BBE Music edition features exact reproductions of the original artwork and super-rare diagonal obi strip. It also comes with the original notes fully translated plus a new extended essay and interview with band members by Tony Higgins. ‘Evolution’ is also available as a CD and across digital formats.

The BBE J Jazz Masterclass Series is personally curated by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden and is dedicated to presenting the very finest in Japanese modern jazz. The series features rare material, presented in the highest quality reproductions of the original releases, fully licensed and authorised by the artists and labels.

Shintaro Quintet - Don't Forget Me

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Founded in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah, Barely Breaking Even (BBE Music) started life as a London club night, taking its name from the eponymous Disco record by the Universal Robot Band.

The label grew from the vibrant early 90's club scene with its first release, Stop & Listen compiled by Dr Bob Jones in 1996, opening the door to iconic series' such as All Back To Mine & Late Nite Tales.

A tonne of releases followed, ranging from Disco to Funk, Jazz to House. In the year 2000, the label celebrated Masters at Work's 10th Anniversary with a mighty box set that featured near 80 tracks.

A year later BBE Music spawned the Beat Generation Series of artist albums, notably introducing J Dilla (Welcome 2 Detroit) & a young Will.I.Am's first solo outing, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Madlib & DJ Spinna, all of whom contributed to this seminal set of long players.

A quarter of a century and well over 500 titles later, having worked with Mark Ronson, Roy Ayers, Questlove, Hugh Masekela, DJ Premier, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro, Kon, RZA, Laurent Garnier, Black Coffee, DJ Shadow, David Rodigan and John Morales among many others, BBE Music looks to the future, celebrating its rich heritage while continuing to release a bounty of fresh titles.

The label’s most recent projects include an expansive reissue series from pioneering Nigerian label Tabansi, new imprint ‘Batakari’ in association with Boddhi Satva and the critically acclaimed ‘J Jazz’ Japanese Jazz multi-album project, not to mention the recent landmark 500th label release: a brand new version of 'Barely Breaking Even', featuring Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams and Louie Vega.

In 2021 BBE Music is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the label is offering up some special projects, from the 20th Anniversary edition of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’, through David Bowie tribute album ‘Modern Love’, to a special new ‘Worldwide’ compilation from old friend Gilles Peterson. BBE Music will also be looking to the future with more exciting original artist projects, plus merch collaborations events and more...

Shintaro Quintet - Don't Forget Me

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