New Album 'Curiosities' Available November 12
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Bastard Jazz Recordings is proud to present the sophomore album Curiosities by New Zealand multi- instrumentalist and producer Lord Echo (aka Mike Fabs). An enticing sonic excursion that effortlessly transcends genre and geography, the release finds Echo flexing his dual-mastery of 60's production techniques and modern dancefloor aesthetics, while also highlighting the vocal prowess of his soulful compatriots through a flowing blend of boogie-laced Funk, disco-primed Dub, futuristic Soul, and timeless African rhythms.

Fabs, known worldwide for his production work with NZ’s biggest Reggae export The Black Seeds, drew a groundswell of excitement around his debut solo album Melodies in late 2010. The independent release became a cult classic strictly through word-of-mouth, championed by tastemakers like Gilles Peterson (who played it repeatedly on his BBC Radio 1 show), Oliver Wang (Soulsides) and Richard Dorfmeister. Re-issues of the album soon followed in Japan and Europe, with vinyl copies quickly becoming a hot commodity among discerning collectors around the globe. Echo was introduced to Bastard Jazz’s DJ DRM in 2011 (via Detroit producer Recloose), and a limited 7” vinyl release on the Brooklyn-based imprint soon followed in 2012, precipitating this full length release with the label.

Curiosities picks up right where Melodies left off, with the sun-drenched psychedelic dub sounds of tracks like “Bohemian Idol” (featuring vocals by Toby Laing of Fat Freddy's Drop), and the jerky funk vibes of cuts like “Digital Haircut” and “Street Knowledge”. The album provides a wealth of DJ fodder, with forward thinking 70s-inspired disco tunes such as “Molten Lava” (featuring the soaring vocals of Leila Adu), as well as analog Afro-infused burners like “What Is That Feeling” and “Put It In My Head” (complemented by the golden-voiced Mara TK of Electric Wire Hustle fame). Down-home spiritual jazz/electronic meanderings ("Ghost Hands", “Arabesque”) provide a counterpoint to Echo's driving cover-version of the Pharoah Sanders & Leon Thomas classic “The Creator Has a Master Plan”. His inspiring take on the track is uplifted by the soulful singing of Lisa Tomlins (who's notable vocals on Echo’s rendition of Sister Sledge’s “Thinking Of You” made it a standout hit from his Melodies album).

The finely-tuned collaborations throughout Curiosities underscore Lord Echo's pivotal position in the thriving New Zealand music scene. "I generally only work with people I know quite well personally", says Echo humbly. That personal and organic approach to creating his music is revealed as the album unfolds, layer by delectable layer. "I made this record primarily with DJs in mind," he continues. "They are generally people who really love music and are often obsessed with various aspects of it. I'm not making music for people for whom it's just some background noise in their lives, I'm making music for people for whom it IS their lives. And for better or worse, I guess I am one of those people."

A diverse, yet grounded LP chock full of head-turning sounds, Curiosities further pushes Lord Echo’s repertoire into the realm of the inimitable, and is sure to pique the interest of discerning music lovers from down-under to the big apple.

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Lord Echo - Ghost Hands

Tracklist:

1. Fatima & Joe Armon-Jones Band - Only
2. Toshio Matsuura Group - Pīna
3. Teddy Rok Seven - Feel
4. United Future Organization - I Love My Baby my baby loves jazz (Norman Cook & Ashley Slater Remix)
5. Art Blakey - Cuban Chant
6. The Jazz Defektors - Invisible You
7. Kenny Dorham - Afrodisia
8. Yasuko Agawa - Skindo-Le-Le (Gerardo Frisina Remix)
9. James Brown - Give It Up or Turnit A Loose (Fantasista Re-Formation)
10. Yasuko Agawa - New York Afternoon (quasimode Remix)
11. Eddie Palmieri - Spirit of Love
12. United Future Organization - Trés Amigos
13. United Future Organization - Flying Saucer
14. The Jazz Defektors - Another Star

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爵犬俱樂部 | 爵士現場演奏、DJ表演
Trane’s Club by Joe Trane | Jazz Live & DJ Sets

✤ Who says jazz is for cats only?
✤ 誰說爵士樂只有貓可以玩？
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｜日期 Date：1/14(六)
｜時間 Time：19:30 - 23:30
｜地點 Spot：Basement Café (台北市光復南路420巷10號B1)
｜票價 Tickets：600元

※為確保樂友們的聆聽體驗，活動限定入場人數
※請於自介連結提前RSVP預約門票

※Limited Entry; Joe likes to keep the vibe intimate and cozy
※Please RSVP to reserve your ticket, link in bio

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表演來賓 Guest Performers

✤ Live Band | Jazz Trio 三重奏
｜Iming Lin 林奕銘 (Sax)
｜Han 謝宗翰 (Bass)
｜Hsien Wen Chen 陳璿文 (Drums)
｜Featuring 特別來賓 _tarolin (Turntables/SP-404)

✤ DJ
｜Mr. Kloud
｜Botherbones

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時程表 Timetable

｜19:30 Mr. Kloud
｜20:30 Jazz Trio
｜21:15 Intermission
｜21:45 Jazz Trio ft. _tarolin
｜22:30 Botherbones

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✤ Who’s Joe Trane?
✤ 誰是爵犬?

歡迎認識爵犬 (Joe Trane)，他是一隻身上有著音符般的斑點、並熱愛爵士樂的小犬。每月一次，Joe邀請他的爵士夥伴們到Basement Cafe一起同樂。從bebop到modal，jazz fusion, 到hip hop,，只要感覺對了什麼事情都有可能發生。

Meet Joe Trane. He’s a scruffy, black and white pup with music notes for spots who loves nothing more than the sweet sound of swing. Once a month at Basement Cafe, he invites his jazzy friends to come play together. From breakneck bebop to moody modal, jazz fusion to hip hop – everything goes when it’s time to jam.

Presented by: Melting Part x Basement Café

#爵犬俱樂部 #meltingpart #tranesclub #joetrane

[CLUB JAZZ MIX] TRANE'S CLUB by "Joe Trane" 爵犬俱樂部

3rd & last single from debut Stereofox EP by @alexanderivmusic - the new instrumental hip hop moniker of established electronic producer @iamfeiertag.

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Fragments

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Alexander IV - Fragments

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Discover 'Sunshine, Blue Skies,' Felipe Gordon's new single. The well-appreciated Bogotá musician and producer, continues to mix different music aesthetics, creating a captivating new rhythm. Driven by the same energy as Indian music, approaching a trance effect, you can endlessly nod your head to repetitive synth loops punctuated by piano notes. Rhythmed by the same motto that invokes good weather, 'Sunshine, Blue Skies' with its retro feeling, is the perfect track to enjoy the sunshine.

Psychedelic Melancholia

Sunshine, Blue Skies

Felipe Gordon - Sunshine, Blue Skies

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Sad Bats (3Parter)

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Blue Morpho

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bpm: 90

Various

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Smooth Lounge Project is a new musical project dedicated to capturing the essence of elegance, relaxation, and late-night sophistication. Blending smooth jazz, lounge, and chill vibes, the project creates the perfect soundtrack for quiet evenings, intimate gatherings, or simply winding down with style. Every track is crafted to feel timeless yet modern—warm tones, refined grooves, and just the right touch of class.

The debut single, “Midnight & Martini”, sets the tone for what Smooth Lounge Project is all about. Imagine a dimly lit lounge at midnight, the clink of glasses, a martini shimmering in golden light, and jazz musicians lost in the moment. With its smooth flow and rich atmosphere, the track invites listeners into a world of sophistication and calm—where every note tastes like velvet and every beat lingers like the perfect sip.

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Midnight and Martini

Fragments is the debut EP of Munich-based producer, ITO. Featuring six tracks filled with refreshing, organic, beautiful sounds perfect for soundtracking a daydream of faraway places.

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One Way

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