Within Without, the expansive string laden centre of Scrimshire's 2021 album Nothing Feels Like Everything, receives a beautiful rework from long-time friend and collaborator Emanative. 

Scrimshire and Emanative appeared in the London Jazz scene around the same time in 2008 and in fact in 2010 Scrimshire remixed song Illusions, from Nick Woodmansey's debut record. Now the prolific producer and writer returns the favour with a meditative and uplifting take.

The bonds on this rework are many and deep as both artists have worked extensively with Jessica Lauren over the years. In this remix, Nick brings more of his own collaborators along for the ride, with additional saxophone and vocals lifting this peaceful "optimistical" version.

Scrimshire - Within Without (Emanative's Magical Optimistical Mix)

Little journey through some of my favorite 45rpm records from El Salvador.

Picardía Musical - 45rpm El Salvador

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Percussionist Takashi Nakazato is well known for his work with Jazztronik and Kyoto Jazz Massive and is now back on Ten Lovers Music with a stunning new Japanese Latin Jazz EP. The Takashi Nakazato Set are the following musicians featuring over the four tracks;

Willy Calderon (Timbales), Yu Hagiwara (Alto Sax/Soprano Sax), Kei Ishi (Baby Bass), Miwa Kashima (Rhodes/Piano), Ryo Kawasaki (Electric Bass/Double Bass), Takahiro Miyazaki (Tenor Sax), Oli Savill (Congas), Ayumi Suzuki (Vibraphone/Marimba), Mitsuru Tanaka (Trumpet), Hayato Yamazaki (Drums) and of course Takashi Nakazato himself (Batá Drums, Cheqere, Cowbell, Claves, Wind Chime, Chaworó, Congas, Bongo, Catá, Iyá, Vibra Slap, Cymbal).

The EP was mixed by Eiji Hirano at Studio Happiness in Japan and mastered by Jose Rico in Madrid, Spain. All four tracks are quality pieces of music in their own right and we were more than happy to commit this to vinyl.


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Mastered by Jose Rico, Spain.

Released 16/06/23

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TRKLST:

Laurence Guy - Iron Mask ft Wayne Snow 
Speakers Corner Quartet - Round Again (ft. Tawiah) 
dearjunii - bike cLub 
Kalisway - Something To Make You Feel 
Kosmo Kint - Fake Love 
Shafiq Husayn - Sofas  
Retromigration - Bouncer ft. Mauricesax
Diviniti - In Due Time
Emil de Waal + Spejderrobot Unit Shifter - Frotteret 
Swordman Kitala + Moganjah - Danssebo
Lightning Head - Me & Me Princess 
Charlie P - Dance Again  
DJ Sofa - The Only Boy I Ever Loved 
Kathryn Brenna - Come Around 
Jabee - LNB 
McKinley Dixon - The Story So Far (ft. Seline Haze) 
VersaTilla - Closer 
Akeel - Crudefoollove
Antonio Trinchera - Sure Like This 
Alanna Royale - Run Around 
June and the Pushas - the cosmos 
Theo Parrish + Maurissa Rose - Snakes
Shafiq Husayn - Crush You (ft. Anderson .Paak) 
Madison McFerrin - Testify
Empress - Lights Down Low 
Samuel Cranston - tranquility 
Kelady - Find My Way 
Santiago Navas & La Muchacha - No me toques mal 

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The Globeflower Masters Vol. 2 is the slightly edgier and more grown-up sequel to Mark and Glenn's 2021 debut album. For this excursion, the Brighton-based duo wanted to lean a little further into their European film soundtrack influences, with inspiration mined from the works of Stefano Torossi, David Shire, and Roger Webb. This expansion of their sound builds upon the rich tapestry of cinematic funk à la David Axelrod, Serge Gainsbourg and Morricone that fashioned Vol. 1.

The Deluxe Edition of the album features five new tracks, comprising two new original recordings, a piano solo version of the closing track from the original album, and two remixes from Project Gemini and Andres y Xavi.

‘Shaded By Your Side’ takes things right back to the moody, dark and Axelrod-inflected sound of their first album. Much of this track was played in single takes to try and retain as much of the urgency and spontaneity as possible. 

‘Return to Salvador’ is described by the duo as if “Shuggie Otis and Marcos Valle have one too many caipirinhas and decide to visit outer space”. It fuses together Mark's space sounds and floaty pianos with Spanish guitar and busy, melodic bass creating a musical trip from the grounded and earthy sounds of Vol.1’ to the more upwards-looking and musically diverse sound of Vol.2.

The remixes give a different flavour to the release, but both pay homage to the original recordings. Sharing a mutual admiration for each other’s work, it seemed like a natural choice to ask Project Gemini to contribute. Here is what he had to say about his rework, “I’m a big fan of both volumes of Mark and Glenn’s ‘Globeflower’ LP’s and it was a huge honour to get a chance to rework one of my favourite tunes from Vol.2. There are many great layers to ‘A Voyage North’ so it was a lot of fun to choose my favourite elements, then put some Project Gemini flavours and sounds into the mix and create something new whilst hopefully keeping some of the spirit of the original track. A darker, fuzzier take on the album version”.

When Glenn first passed the original album to Steve KIW, his collaborator in Balearic production outfit Andres y Xavi, this was one of two tracks which he picked out as having some particularly Balearic DNA. As such, pushing this concept to its logical conclusion seemed like the obvious thing to do. There’s a shaded sunset sound paired with a 4/4 beat of Latin-leaning.

Glenn Fallows & Mark Treffel - Moogs Over Jupiter

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Feimstro - Seasons
Eneeks - G.I.N.A 
Eneeks - Money 
Felix Leifur - Hampton 
Delilah Holliday - Silent Streets
YASMYN - Action 
ORA - A Joburg Girl 
BCUC - Thonga Lami (gaudi RMX)
King Lutendo - Swika Kha Madi 
venti - PISTACHIOS 100 
Smile High - 317.323 ft Davion Farris & Cocoa Sarai
Kueen - The Function
Amanda Shea VS The Alchemist
Rebel Noire and The Accomplices - Rottenhouse 
Lurch - Muse Tune
Donna Summer - I Do Believe (Winslow.edit) 
Emperor Bohe - It's A Dream Paradox 
notYero - Young MAarriioouuu 
Tkay Maidza - Gone to the West ft DUCKWRTH
Em-Cee - Gangsta Boo 
Liv East - LVE1 
Ballhead - Sxyldy[prds] 
callmejimmee - comeover 
Actress - Its me ( g 8 )
PhillGood! - Judge Judy
Dot Cromwell - Mood Swings ft. Lord Afrixana 
NanaBcool - Greenlight ft. Don Knock 
Daveon Tour - Granted
JTee the Prophet - Pressure 
Rhesa Siregar - facing the sun

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Closed Society Classics Vol. 3

In a momentous celebration of the British jazz legacy, the iconic jazz-rock pioneers Soft Machine are set to enrapture listeners with an exclusive audio premiere of "(Slightly) Slightly All The Time". This captivating rendition takes center stage on the B side of their upcoming limited edition 7” vinyl, a heartfelt tribute to the legendary trumpeter Harry Beckett featuring his classic "The Dew at Dawn" on the A side.

Led by the masterful guitar of John Etheridge, an original Soft Machine member since the mid-'70s, and the velvety saxophone tones of Canterbury scene veteran Theo Travis, the band's recent lineup shifts include bassist Fred Thelonious Baker—a former collaborator with Beckett—and the debut of drummer Asaf Sirkis, succeeding the late John Marshall.

"(Slightly) Slightly All the Time", originally part of Soft Machine's seminal 1970 opus 'Third', undergoes a brilliant reimagining for this exclusive release. Stripping down the sprawling epicness of Mike Ratledge's original composition to its essential elements, the track is injected with new life, showcasing Travis' exceptional flute artistry that effortlessly channels the '70s Brit jazz vibes.

As the second installment in My Only Desire Records' Brit Jazz 45s series, Soft Machine's contribution not only pays homage to the golden era of ‘60s and ‘70s British jazz but also offers an unprecedented audio premiere experience. This article invites readers to embark on an immersive journey through the intricate layers of "(Slightly) Slightly All The Time", where Soft Machine's musical prowess and reverence for their own classic captivate the senses.

With its exclusive unveiling, "(Slightly) Slightly All The Time" becomes a testament to Soft Machine's ability to transcend time, seamlessly merging the past with the present. Jazz enthusiasts and loyal followers alike are encouraged to savor this unique moment as Soft Machine continues to shape the narrative of their storied career through the evocative soundscape of "(Slightly) Slightly All The Time".

Exclusive Premiere: Soft Machine "(Slightly) Slightly All The Time" (My Only Desire Records)

Back from a short Las Vegas trip where I grabbed a few private press jazz pieces I'd been after for a minute (Moondog Records is highly recommended!) and spent a lot of time in antique and thrift stores. Here's some of those finds plus some newer releases for a more spacey vibe. 

Tracklist: Faces of Jazz, Tommaso Cappellato, Full Circle, Frank Strazzeri, Kenneth Jenkins, Jazzbois

May 8 2024

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Aerials live, dials tuned, Transmission Towers broadcasting. On either side of the river Mersey, transcendental communications are traded back and forth. Two late-night revellers, one firing messages filled with music, the other returning them laced with lyrics. The result, a dopamine hit of oddball machine soul, melded with a highlife, Afrofuturist touch. Wonky and murky yet deeply emotional, Transmission One, is a debut album that also marks the first release on Luke Una’s É Soul Cultura label, encompassing expertly the off-kilter atmosphere the label sets to orbit. 

A synthesised landscape with a Northern charm, Transmission Towers marry the musical worlds of two artists that last collaborated over a decade ago. 10 years have passed, lives have been led, but a gravitational pull has placed Mark Kyriacou and Eleanor Mante back in each other’s spheres on opposite sides of the city of Liverpool. Energised with a newfound desire to strip it all back to the sounds that influenced their formative years in the late ‘80s and ‘90s - astral travelling, intoxicated on Motor City techno, Black Dog IDM and mystical Sun Ra. 
 
Mark half Irish, half Greek Cypriot, Eleanor half Nigerian, half Ghanian, the music contained within is an alchemy of those roots and the pivotal acts that buried deep into their minds. A cosmic contrast, part machine-made, part distinctly human. Take the opener ‘UP’, an ESG-channelling, sci-fi punk beatdown or the polychromatic hyperspace anthem ‘Roller Skater 23’. 
 
Transportive throughout, you ride the solar waves, pace and emotion ebbing and flowing. Tracks like ‘Go Slow Heart’ and ‘Cosmic Trigger’ step to a slower beat but hit with a punch. The former, a slo-mo blast of celestial tenderness, the latter an otherworldly, chugged-out lunar excursion, micro-dosing on whacked-out Wah Wah and Eleanor’s ethereal vocals. Beaming love letters to space and back, ‘Sparse’ marries the organic with the artificial, pianos and percussion circling around synth pads and broadcasting bleeps.
 
Elsewhere, vibrations move faster. ‘Mega’ strikes, fusing sonic tribalism with psychedelic swirls, as ‘Everything’ sweeps you up in its extra-terrestrial new wave grip. Synth stabs and basslines fizzing from every angle.  
 
Demos of Transmission Towers music surfaced on Luke Una’s radar, making him stop in his tracks. Something magical was emerging, perfectly aligned with the E Soul guardian’s tastes. Guidance followed, quickly turning into conversations about Transmission One becoming the first release on Luke’s own label. 
 
Escapist and futurist yet grounded and relatable. Transmission One is synthesis meets sentiment with a deep, spine-tingling soul at its core.

Transmission Towers - Sparse

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