This playlist contains a lot of music that pushes the fabric of what some might expect when they think of jazz. You will find many moods as you wander through it; atmospheric jazz drifting through an electronic mist, dubby jazz, acid jazz, soul jazz, ethnic flavours, dance friendly jazz house, as well as artists that follow a more traditional structure. Enjoy and be well!

Jazz Playlist (nu jazz, jazz house, ethnic jazz, acid jazz)

Jazz

The Embassadors - Sierra Alone

02 Chat Noir - Fundamental Mind

Taken from our debut album Channel The Spirits:
https://thecometiscoming.bandcamp.com/album/channel-the-spirits

Channel The Spirits

Journey Through The Asteroid Belt

The Budos Band - Golden Dunes

Download: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/2017/07/leifur-james-red-sea/

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Download: Leifur James - Red Sea

new premix with: Toby Mak - trumpet, Alec Haavik - sax, Nicholas McBride - drums

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Axel Rigaud - New Land

(c)&(p) 2018 Fazer
Artwork: Daily Dialogue (dailydialogue.cc)

Releasedate: 14. September 2018
Label: Fazer
Format: 12", 180g vinyl, 45 rpm
Distributor: wordandsound

Info:

The German Jazz quintet Fazer releases the 12“ White Sedan with two remixes by Glenn Astro & Hodini (Apollo, Ninja Tune, Tartelet, Money $ex etc.) and Tru Thoughts powerhouse Werkha.
The band appeared on the map in March with their self-released debut album MARA. The dynamic range of their drum-centered sound combined with extensive improvisation resonated with international listeners and DJs alike, appearing in sets by Mafalda or Louise Chen and on the waves of radio stations like NTS, Le Mellotron or Worldwide FM.

The original track builds on the so called „Guaguanco“, a traditional latin rhythm that is closely tied to dance. Stretching over 7 minutes, the song opens with an introduction of the groove by the two drummers. The main theme then sets the mood that is maintained through searing trumpet kicks and two solos of remarkable restraint that is too often missing in the contemporary jazz world. After a reprise of the theme, the tune ends on a mellow note echoing its more frantic parts in a more soberly manner.
Romantic yet never tacky, White Sedan can be a special turn in an eclectic DJ-set as well as the soundtrack to a sundown getaway scene in a heist movie.

Glenn Astro & Hodini completely melted down the original stems, molding them into a glimmering warm-up gem with the usual virtuosic musicality they're both known for. While for their latest LP „Turqouise Turtle“ on Apollo Records they pooled together individual tracks, this remix is their first proper collaborative effort so far.

Werkha's take incorporates the original rhythm but adds a breath of fresh air with deep jazzy keys and ecstatic MIDI synth stabs. While it starts smoothly, inhaling the vibe of the original, the remix evolves into a peak-time banger that could tear the roof off of any party at the right moment. The distorted percussive elements give the track a breaky attitude and expose the London roots of the Glasgow-based producer.

White Sedan (Glenn Astro & Hodini / Werkha Remix)

White Sedan (Original Mix)

a little bit of jazz, a little bit of loops

shanghai-based chekov is a modular live music project combining electronics with jazz improvisation: sound collages of samples, loops, and beats merge with the live band into a dynamic sonic experience.

due to it’s modular structure, chekov plays in different line-ups ranging from two to six or more musicians, being able to customize and adjust to different settings. apart from trumpet, sax, keys, guitar, bass and drums, chekov also features chinese folk instruments such as erhu, and rap vocals, playing to sets of ambient and groovy electronics triggered live on stage – all adding up to a special mixture of sonic flavors.

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Chekov