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Pete Josef - Remixes 
Buy Link: https://petejosef.bandcamp.com/album/remixes-2
Release date: 2 July 2021
Label: Sonar Kollektiv (https://soundcloud.com/sonar-kollektiv)
Format: Vinyl, digital
https://soundcloud.com/petejosef

Sonar Kollektiv preps for summer with a big selection of remixes of Pete Josef tunes by stalwarts Jazzanova, Feiertag, Friend Within and Quintin Copper as well as Josef himself.

Sonar Kollektiv served up Pete Josef's second album ​I Rise With The Birds in Autumn last year and it remains a standout collection of jaunty soul, pop and dance tunes from the blue-eyed soul singer from Bristol. Now the tunes get reimagined for different contexts firstly by label heads Jazzanova, the long time masters of many different synths, instruments and sounds. Their expressive take on 'Giants' is ​all shimmering chords and broken beats primed for early evening outdoor dancing.

Feiertag is the alter ego of the Dutch live-act Joris Feiertag. Recording and performing since 2015, his sound can be described as electronic yet warm, and with a preference for innovative syncopated rhythms combined with fragments of instruments such as the harp and kalimba. 2021 will see the release of his debut album after a string of well received singles. Here he turns Josef’s 'Giants' into a superbly slow motion workout with reverberating kicks, claps and warped vocals all bringing sensuousness to the trumpet laced groove. UK talent Friend Within has been in the scene for over a decade and has a house sound that has taken him to Dirtybird and Hypercolour and put him at the forefront of a new wave of UK artists. His brilliant rework is party ready, with up beat grooves and florid sax lines bringing jazzy, soulful notes and good times.

It is then Pete himself who reworks 'This Sun', flipping it into a lively house track with a killer bassline and plenty of percussive Latin flair and more fantastic wind leads. As a digital bonus, Quintin Copper - a man known for his ability to jam on vintage synths, various instruments and draw on his love of soul, funk and jazz - serves up a deliciously deep dub of 'Mainframe' with romantic sax lines and funky bass.

This is a high grade remix package that ensures these fantastic tunes will have a new lease of life this summer and beyond.

Remixes

Buy Link

PREMIERE : Pete Josef - Giants (Jazzanova Remix)

Check out the single: https://orcd.co/creativemusicians
Pre-order the album: https://orcd.co/jazzanovastrata

Announcing new album ‘Strata Records – The Sound of Detroit – Reimagined by Jazzanova’, BBE Music, DJ Amir and 180 Proof records present the first single from the project, ‘Creative Musicians, featuring remixes by Waajeed and Henrik Schwarz.

‘Strata Records – The Sound of Detroit – Reimagined by Jazzanova’ is no ‘covers’ album, rather a brand-new celebration of the iconic imprint, as Jazzanova’s take on Lyman Woodard Organization’s musical manifesto ‘Creative Musicians’ makes clear from its Afrobeat-inspired horn arrangements, drum track, and syncopated tempo.

The vocalist for these sessions is Sean Haefeli, who originally hails from Indianapolis, and brings a relaxed urgency to his contributions, sounding like a young Gil Scott-Heron.

Leveraging his 20 plus year friendship with legendary Detroit DJ/Producer extraordinaire, Waajeed, Amir enlists him for a special four-to-the-floor mix that not only keeps that organic vibe but also adds a unique contemporary Detroit flavour!

Henrik Schwarz needs little introduction to fans of eclectic electronic sounds. For over thirty years, his amazing body of work has packed dancefloors worldwide. Henrik takes ‘Creative Musicians’ in a slightly different direction, retaining many of Jazzanova’s original elements while adding his signature sound to the mix, providing another dance floor scorcher!

And just to give you proper context, we have included the cult-classic, much-loved original version of ‘Creative Musicians’ by the Lyman Woodard Organization.

Jazzanova - Creative Musicians

Peace of Mind

Music Is Healing

Summer Was Our Holy Place

Summer Was Our Holy Place (feat. Josh Short & Denys Baptiste)

Format: Streaming // Digital

Free Download: https://www.inneroceanrecords.com/products/kazumi-kaneda-batholith-street

The wildly talented jazz sounds from Tokyo's Kazumi Kaneda. "Batholith Street" takes an entirely new direction for Kaneda, a much more traditional jazz production showing off his top level skills on the keys. His super dedicated fans know him as one of the most consistent artists putting out only top quality music and continues to evolve his sound. Part of the jazz compilation "Colour Theory" out on Inner Ocean Records, highlighting the best jazz producers worldwide!

Artwork by MC Blue Matter
www.instagram.com/mcblue_matter/

Colour Theory

FREE DOWNLOAD

Kazumi Kaneda - Batholith Street

Anthologie

Lipstick Polychrome

Masterpieces

Days On The Road (Remastered 2022)

Picknick

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Acclaimed music collective Jazzanova release their brand new single ‘Rain Makes The River’ from their up- coming album The Pool. Featuring the haunting vocals of Scottish singer Rachel Sermanni, the propulsive track o ers an intriguing snapshot of the band’s musical deve- lopments since the release of their last original album 10 years ago. 
This most emotive of singles – co-written with Sermanni and recorded, sampled, played, and programmed in Jazzanova’s Berlin studio – begins with moody drums and coarse hits that set a sombre mood. Heavy piano chords join the fray and add to a sense of forlornness. Then Sermanni’s crystal clear vocals cut through it all; soft and delicate they create an honest intimacy – singing about staying with your loved one through tough times. And suddenly the absorbing downbeat stops sounding so heavy and becomes the solid foundation for a united strength, accentuated with bright musical touches that leave a lasting impression. 
Over the past decade the German group, consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Stefan Leisering and Axel Reinemer, have worked on a multitude of projects. They’ve toured live with the band, hosted radio shows, DJed, remixed tracks by Hugh Ma- sekela, Joe Bataan, Aron Ottignon, Malika Ayane (and many more), curated their labels Sonar Kollektiv and Notes On A Journey and recorded a live studio sessions album of some of their most beloved work. It’s been 23 years since they first got together, and this new album draws from all those years of experience while exploring new territories. The whole makes a brilliant teaser of what we can expect from the forthcoming album.

The Pool

Album Pre-Order

Jazzanova - Rain Makes The River feat. Rachel Sermanni

Remixes out Sep 28: jazzanova.lnk.to/InTheMorning
Jazzanova - The Pool: jazzanova.lnk.to/ThePool

After a fantastic run of singles and remixes from their latest and greatest album The Pool, Jazzanova now offer up a real treat with ‘In The Morning' feat. Zakes Bantwini. It is a track that was not on the original album, but was released as a special bonus track for the Japanese version, and it comes with two terrific remixes from the legendary Atjazz. 

The original version is an uplifting track brimming with energy, hand claps, live broken beat drums and afro stylings. Durban-based music mogul Zakes Bantwini has multiple albums and awards under this belt thanks to his remarkable vocal talents, and proves that here as he adds real soul to the dynamic grooves, which glow with heartwarming chords. 

Remixer Atjazz is a UK house master with 20 years experience and a discography that takes in many underground hits on labels like his own Atjazz Records, Sonar Kollektiv and Mantis. His first version is perfectly deep, with glowing neon keys and mellifluous pads that are dreamy, cosy and romanic. It’s a perfect late night cut for intimate dance floors. His excellent Afrotech remix has supple synths dancing about the mix as sonorous hits and diffuse keys warm things through. It’s more upright and dynamic, but has just as much heart thanks to the distant chanting and well treated vocal, so is sure to become an underground hit.  

Over the past decade the German group, consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Stefan Leisering and Axel Reinemer, have worked on a multitude of projects. They’ve toured live with the band, hosted radio shows, DJed, remixed tracks by Hugh Masekela, Joe Bataan, Aron Ottignon, Malika Ayane (and many more), curated their labels Sonar Kollektiv and Notes On A Journey and recorded a live studio sessions album of some of their most beloved work. It’s been 23 years since they first got together, and their latest album drew from all those years of experience while exploring new territories.

01 - Jazzanova - In The Morning Feat. Zakes Bantwini SNIPPET

Playlist Oldies

Yasuko Agawa - L.A. Night

Daniel Bechet - Astral Dance (1979)

„Discovering and rediscovering music“ is NOAJ's slogan and by this credo productions and recordings (records, cassettes, never before released master tapes) from days gone by shall and will find its audience. NOAJ tells the tale of mis-launched careers, failed dreams, gutted hopes, criminally overlooked masterpieces and of music that has been probably way too ahead of its time.