jazz
Album Review: Dani Scheffels – hi
Daniel Scheffels has established himself as a drummer, composer and producer in various formations and genres. As a drummer, he has played with K.I.Z., Tarek K.I.Z., Ralph Heidel, Simon Popp and Enji, among others. As a composer, he has already written for his own sextet (contemporary jazz) and as a producer, he has worked with …
Album Review: Cabaret Contemporain – Club Sensible
It has been almost 15 years since Cabaret Contemporain embarked on its fearless musical adventure and asserted a distinctiveness within the current scene. Resolute advocates of experimentation, its five members – Giani Caserotto, Ronan Courty, Simon Drappier, Julien Loutelier, and Fabrizio Rat– primarily employ acoustic means, skillfully manipulating their instruments using the famous „prepared piano“ technique …
Track: Colin Stetson – The Love It Took To Leave You
Award-winning Canadian-American saxophonist and composer Colin Stetson has announced details of his first solo recording since 2017. The new album titled ‘The Love It Took To Leave’ will be released on the 13th of September via Invada Records (excl. N America) and Envision Records (North America). As a teaser to the album, Stetson has shared the title …
Album Review: Kamasi Washington reaches new spiritual heights with defining album Fearless Movement
Kamasi Washington’s latest offering, “Fearless Movement,” out today, is poised to be one of the standout albums of the year, certainly in Backseat Mafia towers. The album not only showcases Kamasi’s unparalleled talent but also highlights the brilliance of the incredible collaborators who contribute to this musical tapestry. From the breathtaking flute solo by André …
Track: Ahead of his new album, Kamasi Washington releases the fresh and funky Get Lit, feat. George Clinton & D Smoke
“Get Lit”, the new single from Kamasi Washington, is a compelling blend of funky grooves and jazz-infused rap, enriched by Washington’s signature spiritual jazz elements. It offers a bold taste of what’s to come from his forthcoming album, Fearless Movement, set for release this week. Featuring funk legend George Clinton and rapper D Smoke, this …
Track: Ezra Collective Strike Gold Again with joyous new single, “Ajala”
Prepare to be transported on a joyous journey through Afro jazz/funk with Ezra Collective’s latest single, “Ajala,” out now on Partisan Records. The dynamic London quintet, fresh off their 2023 Mercury Music Prize win, are back with a slice of that perfectly captures their infectious live energy. With “Ajala,” Ezra Collective gives us a taste …
Gallery: Stolen Gin/ Taylor Kelly/ Wim Tapley at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, 26.4.2024
Five-piece New York City band, Stolen Gin took over World Cafe Live’s Lounge for a night of jazz-pop infused dance tracks. With killer bass riffs and saxophone solos, fans of the group surely did not leave without busting a move. Support for the night came from Georgia-based, Wim Tapley and Philadelphia’s own, Taylor Kelly.
Track/Video: In-demand saxophonist Benjamin Samuels takes to the spotlight with ‘Ambitious Antithesis’ from upcoming debut album.
Sax-player, clarinettist and composer Benjamin Samuels is stepping out from the back line. A musician who’s worked with Californian fusionist Balkan Bump and Brighton’s own global beat pioneer Seb Taylor (aka Kaya Project), plus toured the world in the irrepressible Grouch in Dub’s band, Samuels has recently made time to pause. Except that hasn’t meant …
Live Review: Laufey / Adam Melchor – The Academy, Dublin 10.02.2024
On Saturday, February 11th – Grammy Award winner Laufey took to the stage of Dublin’s Academy, for the first date of her European Bewitched Tour with support from Adam Melchor
Live Gallery: Milky Chance at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney 6.02.2024
Milky Chance prove that folk and electronica can coexist in beautiful harmony.