A brilliant new cut from Raffy Bushman, the London-based pianist and composer, whose debut EP last year, 'Look Up', certainly caught our attention and found a home on many respectable playlists too.

Raffy's spirited and melodic piano playing is a joy to hear on "Abraham". Supported by Nubiyan Twist's Finn Booth on drums and Mikele Montolli, hailing from Verona via Graz, on bass. 

Raffy gained praise and recognition far afield for his direction of Unit 31,  a music and visual arts collective of serious impact in London. He also founded the NuShape Orchestra, collaborating with Nubiya Brandon on 'All Kinds of Limbo' a transportative musical VR experience at The National Theatre.

After an impressive debut last year, Raffy looks set to go from strength to strength, from all indications.

Exclusive Premiere: Raffy Bushman "Abraham" (Forthcoming on Bridge The Gap)

This fabled 11 minute+ version of Brazilian icon Joyce's groundbreaking "Feminina" was recorded at Columbia Studios, New York in 1977, for the as yet unreleased Natureza album. Produced, arranged and conducted by the great Claus Ogerman (Frank Sinatra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Billie Holiday... the list goes on), Natureza would have ostensibly been Joyce's big break to international stardom, but mysteriously, it was never released. With Joyce came fellow Brazilian icon Mauricio Maestro, while Nana Vasconcelos and Tutty Moreno were already living in New York, and Ogerman employed North American jazz legends Joe Farrell, Michael Brecker, Buster Williams, Mike Manieri and a full orchestra for the sessions.

In anticipation of the monumental forthcoming Natureza album release via Far Out Recordings, this astonishing version of a true classic gets its first proper 12" vinyl release for Record Store Day 2022. In the spirit of making the release special for Record Store Day, rather than leave it as a single sided 12", Far Out boss called up Joyce to talk about the recording, recorded the conversation, and got it pressed onto the B-side.

Joyce - Feminina (produced, arranged and conducted by Claus Ogerman)

Pre-order Vinyl: https://davidversace.bandcamp.com/album/okra

David Versace is an Australian multi-genre keyboardist, composer and producer based in Meanjin, Queensland. Growing up in a very musical household it was always important to express and embrace all types of music and sonics. His sound ranges from Jazz and Samba to ambient works and the odd dance-floor heater. David also plays in Meanjin nu-jazz dance outfit First Beige.

Since late 2019, he has self released around 20 different tracks and with the most recent signing to La Sape Records David is excited to announce his debut solo album 'Okra' a conceptual body of work that flows through a culmination of raw organic concepts conceived In The Moment, and his most elegant & articulated work yet.

Summer Party is the first offering from David Versace’s debut LP ‘Okra’. The sharp four minute track hooks like Kamal & The Brothers swinging back n forth between samba with the breadth of the Australian landscape organically intertwined. 
Perfectly illustrating the rest to come of the LP. Part Jazz, Samba and Ambient excursion and experiments.

David Versace - Summer Party

Eyal Talmudi & Rejoicer - Naftulik

#ParfumdOrient, TajNic Trio's first track off their upcoming album, set to be released next year, is a blend of jazz and electronic music with oriental notes, thanks to the newest instrument "Baglama" added to the trio's sound.

As of late 2022, the trio came together with the need to express a personal way of creating and delivering improvised music to a wide range of audiences. The trio's deep connection and synergy is evident in their performances, as they seamlessly blend together to create a musical journey that leaves audiences captivated. In summary, the TajNic Trio's new project offers a unique and unforgettable musical experience, combining original compositions as well as spontaneous compositions that showcase their exceptional musical talent and passion for creating artistic works that transcend genre boundaries.

Parfum d'Orient (Live Session)

#OrangeHaze , a song that came to us in one of the first jam sessions we had as a trio. We refined it later on, and made it part of our shows. "Orange Haze" is truly a mesmerising track that has the power to transport the listener to a dreamy introspective state of mind. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do.
Thank you Brasov Multicultural Centre and Lucian Ban for inviting us to play in the ChamberJazz series.

Orange Haze (Live at Chamber Jazz)

Au Sortir Du Bois

Taken from the debut Kamaal Williams LP 'The Return'
Buy / stream here: www.smarturl.it/kw-thereturn

The Return 

Kamaal Williams - High Roller

Any Time, Any Place

Huw Marc Bennett creates a warm, deep, retro groove, the sound of sun kissed vinyl. He draws on Tim Maia, Augustus Pablo and Idris Muhammed as much as he does the Jazz scene and community he has found in South East London, with a streak of ‘Sain Records’ brand welsh phycyedlia running through the whole thing. 

Tressilian Bay started out as a long lost live session recorded at the  Total Refreshment Centre studios, featuring Chelsea Carmichael (Sax), Rosie Turton (Trombone) Shirley Tetteh (Guitar) Jake long (Drums) with Huw at the helm on bass and compositions. Huw utilised his human style of production and multi instrumentality seen in his project Susso (Soundway Record) as well as the glorious vocal contributions of Miryam Solomon, to mold these recordings in to this mature and emotional debut, with a subtle nod to hedonistic summer nights, whether spent on the glamorgan coast or the hot lewisham streets.

Parfum d'Orient (Live Session)

Tajnic Trio

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