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Maverick and mercurial UK jazz talent Sean Khan announces his upcoming BBE Music album ‘Supreme Love’ with first single ‘Starchild’, featuring vocals by Heidi Vogel and a remix from Kaidi Tatham.

Combining new arrangements of John Coltrane classics and original compositions inspired by his musical teachings, Sean Khan’s ‘Supreme Love’ is slated for release in June 2021. Opening salvo ‘Starchild’ offers up a scintillating taste of what’s to come from the project, with Khan delivering dextrous, elastic melody lines on both sax and flute over lush, evocative strings and an ultra-slick rhythm section. The piece also features heart-stopping vocals from long-time collaborator, and front-woman for The Cinematic Orchestra, Heidi Vogel.

“So Starchild is in an odd time signature: 7/4.” says Khan. “Coltrane was well known for using 7 note groupings or septuplet beat divisions, so that part is in homage to him. The lyrics are an ode to childhood. That’s when we are probably at our most creative, and the impulse to explore and create is generally lost, for a variety of reasons, when we reach adulthood. If we can retain this curiosity, then we continue to grow. Coltrane obviously retained this quality, but others of a similar sensibility like Bowie, Claude Debussy, Roberto Bolano and many others also tapped into their childhood experience. The importance of recognising the child within you and allowing it to flourish is a difficult thing. Many of us let it go but others try, so this song is in tribute to those people that try.”

Giving a subtle nod to his background in the UK Broken Beat scene with the contemporary arrangement of ‘Starchild’, Khan enlists fellow pioneer of the genre Kaidi Tatham to rework the track. Tatham’s version offers up warm electric piano chords over relaxed head-nodding beats, slowly evolving into an intricate, yet effortless, double-time bruk-up groove.

Sean Khan - Starchild (Kaidi Tatham Remix)

Rapture Of Love -Sao Benitez (BE Stretched Rework)

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Following a limited 7” vinyl release of SunPalace edits in 2020, BBE Music finally delivers the full-length versions of Moodymann and Kenny Dope’s ‘Rude Movements’ remixes, alongside brand new interpretations by François K, Frankie Feliciano and OPOLOPO, plus a special edit by Phil Asher.

François Kevorkian needs no introduction to fans of House and electronic music. Featuring keys by Eric Kupper, his ‘SATS Dub’ and ‘TradMix’ versions of ‘Rude Movements’ are simply classic works, summoning House music’s golden era forward in time, to the here and now. Bonus spaced-out ‘Flerken Space Bubbles’ and beat-less ‘Atmosphere’ revisions are also included in the digital version: both invaluable tools for DJs. Ricanstruction label founder and long-time champion of the good groove, Frankie Feliciano delivers a slick and faithful update of ‘Rude Movements’, with a slight Latin soul twist. Swedish mix-king OPOLOPO turns in a typically live-sounding, funky and dancefloor-ready jam (ready whenever the dancefloor is, anyway) The full, extended version of Moodymann’s remix retains the original ‘jammed’ feel of Rude Movements, adding stellar flute, sax and piano solos to that hypnotic vibe. Kenny Dope’s Afro-Latin inspired ‘Dancefloor Powder’ version is joined this time by a rough’n’ready, street tough ‘O’Gutta’ mix; calling all b-boys and b-girls! For the expanded digital package, we are also including a special edit by our sorely missed brother Phil Asher, created for his own DJ sets and now available to all.

Made famous by David Mancuso at his New York Loft Parties, ‘Rude Movements’ was an obscure Brit-funk b-side recorded in the home studio of Mike Collins. The track’s unique sound, coupled with pristine sonics and production values caught the audiophile ears of Mancuso, and the rest is history. Soon the track found its way into the hands of Loft Party denizens Larry Levan, Nicky Siano, Frankie Knuckles and Danny Krivit and continues to influence House and electronic producers through to this day.

SunPalace - Rude Movements (OPOLOPO Remix)

'Brooklyn’s Bastard Jazz Recordings has been running since 2001, and continues to blaze a trail for independent record labels worldwide. With a global roster that spans from funk to hip hop, from house to soul, from jazz to forward thinking beats, alongside its unrelenting commitment to the vinyl medium, label founder Aaron Schultz continues on his quest to sign and nurture new talent and new sounds 20 years on, still going strong. 

 

Making a return to Bastard Jazz is fellow Brooklynite Peter Matson with his dancefloor ready ‘The Right Way’. Matson is a global touring artist with a long and winding history as a musician, producer, and DJ, who is well known as front man of seminal NYC post-punk band Underground System. He’s just released the brilliant ‘Big Time EP’ alongside JKriv on Heist Recordings, he’s had outings on Soul Clap, Hell Yeah and Planet E, with more quality dropping soon on Razor-N-Tape, and the much-revered Heavenly Sweetness, topped off with remixes by Yuksek and Detroit Legend Andres.

 

‘The Right Way’ boasts an impressive list of collaborators, with ‘Call and Answer’ featuring Ibibio Sound Machine’s vocalist Eno Williams on the Afro-Disco workout.  London’s Faze Action are back with a bang on the remix frontline flipping the title track towards their signature sound, where Afro beats meet proto house, with lashings of disco vibes. There are two instrumentals that include the slow building Italo burner ‘The Right Way’, and the more Balearic leaning ‘PB (Ça Va)’. The digital package includes a bonus cut with Faze Action delivering an instrumental shade of the title cut for those that prefer to leave the vocal aside.  Weaving together Peter Matson’s affinity for the dancefloor with African influences, this EP culminates in a record that is both genre-bending and timelessly danceable.'

Follow: @fazeaction // @petermatson // @bastardjazz

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Premiere: Peter Matson - Call and Answer (Faze Action Remix) [Bastard Jazz Recordings]

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Dutch producer / percussionist extraordinaire – Feiertag, releases his second EP – The Rituals on the 20th of May on Boogie Angst.

It’s a fine collection of electronica with flashes of house, nu disco, soul and pop in a thoroughly pleasing aural concoction. With guest vocals from the supremely talented Tessa Rose Jackson and Colin Lee over Feiertag’s crisp productions, it’s a polished, melodic body of work continuing to build on his signature sound he started to establish with ‘High Expectations’.

Another great record coming out of the Boogie Angst camp that’s nicely chilled but no less danceable. Exactly what you’d expect when Kraak & Smaak are covering A&R duties.

Opener Sunday Mornings is a relaxed track at ease with the world. Ethereal side chained synths and soulful vocal lines play over a steady analogue groove - it’s the musical equivalent of a weekend stroll through a field in summer. Beautiful.

Tessa Rose Jackson provides beautifully melodic vocals on The Parachute – an indie electronica tune with pop and soul leanings. Laden with glistening synths and almost sound design like guitar lines. It’s a gorgeous piece that will leave listeners uplifted

Featuring the soulful vocal talents of Colin Lee, Down To You is a tasteful track combining house and electronica with a less-is-more attitude. Carefully accented with echoed percussive fills - it’s a laid back affair with reverb drenched synth pads subtly evolving around the drum peaks and troughs.

Body & Soul closes the collection flitting between broken beats and nu disco showcasing the versatility of Feiertag’s drum chops as well as his production skills. It’s a head nodding tune that builds up to an ending of hypnotic layers of tuned percussion lines that leave you wanting more.

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Daz-I-Kue was inspired to put together this track straight after Maya Angelou passed away some 5 years ago. As a tribute to the great icon had the idea of bringing together his favorite poem "Phenomenal Woman" and the sounds of Fela Kuti, which as musical concept fitted like a glove. Daz then shared it to the world on his SoundCloud page where he got overwhelming love with over 12,000 plays without promotion.

Daz-I-Kue has revisted the mix and has made it available for a limited period in honour of WOMEN'S MONTH on MARCH 8th (INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY). The net proceeds will go to GIRLS FOR GENDER EQUALITY based in NYC, who give amazing support for girls and women. 

Check our their work on https://www.ggenyc.org/

Further news, there will be a pledge campaign for a limited vinyl release of 250-300 copies with exclusive versions featuring an exceptionally beautiful flute performance from Atlanta's own Rasheeda Ali via www.diggerfactory.com we hope to achieve our goal on Maya Angelou's birthday, April 4th.

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Phenomenal Woman (Daz-I-Kue Respect Mixes)

PhenomenalWoman (Daz-I-Kue Respect Flute Mix)ft Rasheeda Ali

Welcome to the first episode of our Fabrikated Fantasies. Jump in and vibe along some of our favourite jams of the moment. Feel free to share, and like. We'll be putting out an episode every month.

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TRACKLIST//
Gilberto - Diane Tell
Something About Us - Daft Punk
Kekaula - Les Louanges
Demasiado - Bandalos Chinos
Cherry - Jungle
Be About You - Winston Surfshirt
So Badly - JMSN
U Never Call Me - Jadu Heart, Mura Masa
You - Mk.Gee
Tesselation - Mild High Club
Whatever You Want - Sports
Summer In November - SiR
Footsteps In The Dark - The Isley Brothers
Patato Salad - Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky
Hope - Blood Orange, Diddy, Tei Shi

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Peter Major a.k.a. Opolopo is an extraordinary producer that barely puts a foot wrong.  With releases on prestigious labels such as Quantize Recordings, Z Records, Papa Records and Local Talk - yes, he was responsible for our third release back in 2011, 'The Grit' - and ever since we've been waiting for his return.

'You Can Make It' features the soulful vocals of Pete Simpson.  It's one of those timeless house tunes immaculately produced that hits every note perfect. Together they've made something truly special.

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