Bacon Lettuce and Tmrw

And we are officially back from our Summer Break! To hit the new season off, we're starting with the first single from our new series "Beats Nouveau"! Inspired by Art Nouveau, the idea was to make a series that explores the progression and innovation within an existing art form in this case Lofi Beats. 

To start off the new series we have a beautiful track by ddddeeeellllaaa!

Blue was created while remembering the night scene of Tokyo during the artist’s student life. Back then he used to play in a club called “Blue” which was a cool Jazz venue in Minami Aoyama that hosted great live events and parties in the late 90s and early 2000s. This era of the artist’s life is very nostalgic and he translated this feeling through this new track as an homage.

Blue

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ddddeeeellllaaa - Blue

Here's the first track off Ted Taforo's next album in line titled "Bacon Lettuce & Tmrw" which will be released over the next few months via Urban Waves Records.
Dog Dad is dedicated to our recently deceased and much loved dog Darcy. The tune features Zephyr Avalon on bass and Efajemue on drums. 
The music combines influences and elements from Lofi hip hop with more traditional harmonic jazz structures. You can hear some of Darcy's last few barks on earth recorded accidentally in the piano mic, about an hour before he passed away.
Dog Dad is a bittersweet song full of energy and love that sweeps the listeners off their feet for a short but meaningful while with jazzed beats and catchy melodies.

Bacon Lettuce & Tmrw

Ted Taforo, Efajemue & Zephyr Avalon - Dog Dad

“In Tongues” is the first single from the upcoming album by jazz pianist Joost Swart, drummer Bjorn Waling and producer Jesse Koolhaas. The album features improvisations recorded in a two-day session with guest musicians, such as Joris Roelofs on bass clarinet and Jeroen Vierdag on bass. The music blends the instruments into a unique sound that defies genres. Is it jazz or electronic music? It is both and neither. The song showcases the creativity and synergy of these talented artists. 

For the track In Tongues guest musicians Joris Roelofs (bass clarinet) and Jeroen Vierdag (bass) were asked to join in.

Swart Waling Koolhaas

Joost Swart, Bjorn Waling, Jesse Koolhaas - In Tongues (feat. Joris Roelofs & Jeroen Vierdag)

For the next track in our new series “Beats Nouveau” we have “Paradis” by Spanish producer, Kyomi. With this track he’s defying the norms of Sevilla’s music scene and delivers a stunning experimental jazz piece. The listeners are transported to a heavenly realm by the melancholic saxophone and the rich piano sounds. ‘Paradis’ is a creative and unique piece that blends bossa nova rhythms with a progressive structure, creating a captivating and unconventional musical journey. This track showcases the artist’s love and skill for jazz and its variations, a reflection of his devotion to the musical art.

Kyomi - Paradis

Ted discovered his passion for food and pizza making during the pandemic. He learned the art of making pizza and found it to be a way of nourishing himself and reconnecting with his family and heritage. Pizza Dreams is a track that express this warm feeling of sharing a delicious meal with friends and family. Joined by Efajemue on the drums, Zephyr Avalon on the bass and Paul Grant on the guitar. This joint will water your mouth with its rich and delightful flavour.

Pizza Dreams

Ted Taforo, Efajemue & Zephyr Avalon - Pizza Dreams (feat. Paul Grant)

“His Name is…” is a tribute to the classic Japanese action movies of the early 80’s, featuring a poster-like artwork that depicts a mysterious hero. The song blends hip hop, jazz and modern elements to create a refreshing and captivating sound. With a mysterious tone and intriguing melodies, the song invites you to discover the identity and the story of this enigmatic man. Who is he? What is his mission? What are his secrets? Find out in “His Name is…”

ddddeeeellllaaa - His Name is...

Ted Taforo’s Cloud Feelings is a funky and jazzy tune that celebrates positivity and resilience. Featuring Telemakus and Chino Corvalán, the song blends lofi hip hop beats with saxophone melodies and a sample of Ted’s dad’s inspiring words. Cloud Feelings is also a homage to the cloudy and beautiful northern California, where Ted and Telemakus grew up. Don’t miss this uplifting single from Ted’s album Bacon Lettuce and Tmrw.

Ted Taforo, Telemakus, Chino Corvalán - Cloud Feelings

Six Shooter is a song that showcases the creativity and versatility of Joost Swart, Bjorn Waling, and Jesse Koolhaas. They recorded their improvisations on piano, drums, and various instruments, and mixed them with vintage synths and film scoring techniques. They also invited Reinier Baas and Jeroen Vierdag to add their guitar and bass skills to the track. Six Shooter is a song that will surprise and delight you with its musical diversity and richness.

Six Shooter

Jesse Koolhaas , Joost Swart , Bjorn Waling - Six Shooter (feat. Jeroen Vierdag & Reinier Baas)

Panther Attack is a funk/groove track by Ted Taforo, a saxophonist and composer who graduated from CalArts. The track is inspired by the friendships he made with other musicians at CalArts, such as Efajemue, who also plays on the track. The track showcases the “panther” style that they developed together, which combines elements of jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music. Panther Attack is a tribute to the creative and collaborative spirit of CalArts and its alumni.

Panther Attack

Ted Taforo, Efajemue, Zephyr Avalon - Panther Attack (feat. George Silva)

To celebrate this new leap year and year of the Dragon, RMB Justize invites you to explore the mystical realms of his new track 'Leap Year', a lofi beat inspired by the year of the dragon. Experience soothing sounds, relaxing rhythms, and timeless vibes that will calm your mind and soul. Crafted in the chilly Chicago breeze, RMB Justize blends lofi elements with ambient textures to create a unique sonic journey. Whether you need to focus, chill, or meditate, this is the perfect soundtrack for you.

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Leap Year

RMB Justize - Leap Year

Bacon Lettuce & Tmrw is a jazz album that reflects Ted Taforo’s musical journey and vision. Ted Taforo, a Los Angeles based musician and composer, draws inspiration from the cycle of fourths, a harmonic principle that he learned since childhood. By applying this principle to his melodic shapes, he transforms abstract sounds into conversational expressions. The album showcases his improvisational skills, which are rooted in his study of American music or “jazz” language. He also demonstrates his ability to connect different harmonic zones, creating a rich and diverse vocabulary that adds nuance, depth, emotion, and clarity to his musical communication. The album features tracks such as Dog Dad, Cloud Feelings, and Pizza Dreams, which capture Taforo’s personality and creativity. He invited many musician friends to collaborate on this album, such as Efajemue, Zephyr Avalon, George Silva, Chino Corvalán & Telemakus. Bacon Lettuce & Tmrw is a jazz album that invites listeners to explore the sonic possibilities of harmony and melody.

Ted Taforo - Bacon Lettuce And Tmrw (feat. Emiliano Lasansky, Efajemue & Jacob Dupre)

"Cortijo" is the new song by Devaloop, a jazzy hip hop instrumental that will take you back to the good old days. The song features a rhodes piano, drums, bass guitar and trumpet, creating a lively but soothing atmosphere. It’s the music you would imagine while looking at an old photograph or dreaming of a sunny place, in either case "Cortijo" will make you feel nostalgic and relaxed while offering an escape to a sunny and vibrant place.

Devaloop - Cortijo

Produced by Kimara Sajn

Recorded at Precognitive Studios, WA 2008

Kimara Sajn: drums, percussion, bass, keyboards, tapes, voc, misc
B.Sue Johnson: voc, samples on 'Grace', misc

Special thanks: Ed Dickie, Brian Burman, Mike Johnson, Leslie Jordan and Dave Willey

extra special: B.Sue, Levi, Morg, Misa, Kam, Alia, Chuck Sutfin, John Hanavan, TZF

"for all the world, none but a dust from the midday sky, a dream resting on the table..."

In Loving Memory of Linka Theodoroff

all music by Kimara Sajn ©2008 Precognitive Music (ASCAP)

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