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2020 Advent Calendar ~ in aid of You Make It and Project Protect

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Today's Warm Winter Selection

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Here we are again looking back at all the good new music we heard over the last month. So tuck into the 15 tracks that made December fantastic!

Twistedsoul Stereo: December

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Kalifornia Dreamin - Jean Claude Gavri Re Edit

Hadouk Trio - Hi Jazz Hijaz

ZuluMafia - Lulu

Colonel Abrams

Table For Two

The Bravest Man in the Universe

Stupid

Alfa - Mop Mop

Piano, dobro and slide guitar meet on eight hauntingly beautiful tracks of cinematic Scandinavian Americana.

Hummingbird

Helge Lien | Knut Hem - Take Another Five

An easy listening project by Frida and I.

Easy

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What U Won't Do 4 Luv (Nick Bike's 'Hate It Or Love It' Blend)

MUSIC IS A COIN:
THE BEAUTY AND PERFECTION OF TONALITY ON A SIDE, AND THE CHAOS AND ROUGHNESS OF ATONALITY ON THE OTHER.
I WANT TO EQUALLY HARNESS THE STRENGTH OF BOTH WORLDS, I WANT TO SURF ON THE REEDED EDGE.

The Very Sad Tune on a Very Sunny Day

Tom Misch - Quarantine Sessions - Parabéns By Marcos Valle

mesma coisa

Berlin-based Swiss vocalist Lucia Cadotsch returns with her celebrated Speak Low trio for their second album, released by We Jazz Records on 27 Nov. "Speak Low II" features Cadotsch on voice, Otis Sandsjö on tenor saxophone and Petter Eldh on double bass, and introduces guest artists Kit Downes on hammond organ and Lucy Railton on cello. "Speak Low II" picks up where their genre-bending and forward-looking debut album left off, introducing new shades into the band's sound and also diving even deeper into the songs they tackle. What makes Speak Low special is their approach to really get to the heart of each composition with seemingly minimal means, yet generating a sound which is both instantly recognisable and remarkably impactful.

All arrangements by the band.
Black is the colour of my true loves hair inspired by Luciano Berio’s version.
Produced by Lucia, Petter + Otis
Executive producer Matti Nives

Design by Matti Nives
Photos by Dovile Sermokas

„Mit Unterstützung von Pro Helvetia, Schweizer Kulturstiftung"

Black Is the Colour Of My True Love’s Hair

B4 - Sambahekti

DEAD  COMBO - Esse Olhar Que Era So Teu

At 22 years old Jamael Dean has self-released numerous works as both Jira >< (production) and Jasik (rap/spoken word), led the Afronauts for an album on Stones Throw Records, and collaborated with Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Carlos Niño. Ished Tree sets itself apart from his previous projects as it features Jamael playing solo piano. Jamael notes, “I love the social aspect of playing music, and playing music with others is like having a conversation where you are able to express yourself in ways that you can’t normally verbalize. I’ve had some of the best conversations playing music with the people I have grown up with. Playing by myself can often feel like I’m talking to myself, or giving a lecture when I’m the only one in the room.”

When There Is No Sun

▶ Soulection ~ The Sound of Tomorrow  
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Elujay & J.Robb - CHOOSE UP

We are very pleased to premiere "A Macieira", the uplifting and graceful lead single and first track on 'Orla', the debut LP from London-based Lusophone-influenced jazz ensemble, Caravela, due out February 26 on None More Records. 

The London-based ensemble explores musical traditions from Portuguese speaking cultures, encapsulating influences from Brazil, Cape Vert in West Africa and Portugal. 

Their debut full length LP ‘Orla’ is an intoxicating mix of Afro-Brazilian rhythms and contemporary London jazz drenched in modern psychedelic and progressive textures. 

The band’s deep and infectious grooves form the basis from which they can showcase their beautiful and mature songwriting craft. Lyrics touching on social and environmental issues in both Brazil and Cape Verde, as well as reflections on modern life, weave between the songs in Loubet’s native Portuguese.

Initially inspired by a recent period of living in Bahia, Brazil, interacting and working with local musicians there, Caravela took that experience and melded it alongside their wide range of influences to deliver a stunning set of contemporary songs.

Hypnotic and groove-laden percussion ties together all the different elements Caravela are bringing to the table, from Afro-Brazilian influences like Candomblè music or the tropicalia of Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso with some darker, electronic elements reminiscent of Radiohead, electric era Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. ICaravela have opened for Gilberto Gil, and their ranks include members of Waaju and Bahla. 

There’s also a grittiness from the band’s music evolving from within London’s contemporary jazz scene that makes Caravela’s music uniquely their own.  The African and Brazilian rhythms and jazz approach remain at the core of the group's sound, but the development and growth of their own songwriting, diverse range of textures and influences and their soaring vocals and spiritual lyrics make their sound so distinct. 

‘Orla’ showcases Caravela’s growth from their debut EP in 2017, building on their digging into Brazilian and Cape Verdian music to develop their songwriting and sound. It represents the growing sense of identity of Loubet and Sousa’s songwriting partnership, organically developing the songs through spontaneously singing lyrics and melodies over Sousa’s ideas on guitar, the music came together very naturally.

Lead single "A Maciera" builds on a clipped and funky guitar line, strong percussion and tight, syncopated drums as Loubet’s incredible vocals soar above the band, reflecting on the folk themes of maturity and innocence, as with the eyes of an old woman, strong and steady, like the old apple tree.

"A Macieira" is released on November 27 on all streaming platforms, whilst 'Orla' is out on vinyl and digital on February 26. Available to preview and pre-order as of now on Bandcamp direct from the label, None More Records, also home to released by Jouis, Monzanto Sound, ProjectKarnak and Lunch Money Life.

Orla

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Exclusive Premiere: Caravela "A Macieira" (Forthcoming on None More Records)

MIMS is delighted to premiere "The Underdog" by Nick Walters & The Paradox Ensemble. Bursting with energy, this big band number is the first track on their forthcoming third studio album 'Implicate Order', the inaugural release on Nick Walters brand new label, D.O.T. Records. 

The eleven piece group continues to break the mould of big band jazz, combining spiritual and eastern jazz moods with West African rhythms and a fusion of electronics. “Implicate Order” follows up the bands highly acclaimed “Awakening” LP released on 22a in January 2019. 

Safe to say, it does not disappoint, but rather builds on the previous releases.  Walters shines on trumpet and electronics, his rousing compositions provide the perfect foil for this band that appears to be very comfortable playing with each other. Jim Molyneux is impressive on drumkit, as is Rebecca Nash on piano and of course, Ed 'Tenderlonious' Cawthorne on tenor sax, flute and piccolo.

"The Underdog" is a sprightly tribute to Charles Mingus, inspired by his classic album 'The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady’. Walters’ lofty trumpet takes the lead, conducting the 11 piece band along a catchy hook, brought to a head by the excellent Richard Foote on Trombone.

We anticipate with much excitement the post-lockdown album and label launch at the London's Jazz Cafe, January 26.

Pre-order for the album goes live on Friday 4th December: https://dotrecords.bandcamp.com/

Line Up

Nick Walters: trumpet, electronics, compositions
Rebecca Nash: piano
Sam Healey: alto sax
Ed Cawthorne: tenor sax, flute, piccolo
Richard Foote: trombone
Ben Kelly: sousaphone
Anton Hunter: guitar
Aidan Shepherd: accordion
Paul Michael: bass guitar
Kodjovi Kush: percussion
Jim Molyneux: drums

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Exclusive Premiere: Nick Walters & The Paradox Ensemble "The Underdog" (D.O.T. Records)

An unfolding ambient jam with wandering synth lines from the Ransom Note & Life and Death producer.

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Day 1: Bawrut - On-Lock [4:03]

Warm jazz-lined electronic goodness from the Albert's Favourites co-founder.

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Day 2: Scrimshire - Light Hearted I Ain't [4:41]

Self-assured Ghetto synth from talented Doha-based newcomer @goodmostlybad.

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Day 3: GoodMostlyBad - Bat Pussy [2:39]

Official audio for Mayer Hawthorne's "What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas" cover.

Stream "What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas" here: https://mayerhawthorne.lnk.to/wdtldac

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Lyrics:
'Tis the season to be jolly
But how can I be when I have nobody
The yuletide carol doesn't make it better
Knowing that we won't be together

A silent night, I know it's gonna be
Joy to the world but it's gonna be sad for me

What do the lonely do at Christmas
Oh, what do the lonely do at Christmas time

The children can play with their new toys
While their little hearts burst open with joy
And lovers can kiss beneath the mistletoes
The choirs can sing those glorious songs of old

But what is left, oh, for me to do
Now that it's Christmas and I don't have you

What do the lonely do at Christmas
Oh, what do the lonely do at Christmas time

Oh, what do the lonely do at Christmas'
What do the lonely do at Christmas'
Oh, what do they do, what do they do at Christmas
Oh, what do they do, what do they do at Christmas

Oh, what do the lonely do at Christmas'
What do the lonely do at Christmas'
Oh, what do they do, what do they do at Christmas

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Welcome to the official Mayer Hawthorne Channel. Mayer Hawthorne is a Grammy-nominated, singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. His fourth studio album - Man About Town – was released on Vagrant/BMG in April 2016. Mayer's past albums were released on Stones Throw Records and Republic Records. He also performs as part of Tuxedo and Jaded Incorporated.

What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas (Cover)

Groove-laden punk-funk from London-based musician & 30th Century Records affiliate Baba Ali.

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Day 4: Baba Ali - Walk A Dog [3:40]

Hypnotic guitar and synth-infused electronica from Life & Death and Disco Halal producer @autarkic.

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Day 5: Autarkic - Gritty Ringtone [3:41]

Warm acoustic soul from Sawa Manga member and Scrapbook Mixtape co-founder @and-is-phi.

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Day 6: And Is Phi - Ain't Ready [5:06]

The In Sound From Way Out 

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Day 6: And Is Phi - Ain't Ready [5:06]

Stamp The Wax