Tag: jazzjam
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Pharoah | Fall – 2021
2021 starts on a bright note with this striking tribute to the prodigious tenor saxophonist Farrell ‘Pharoah’ Sanders. It takes us on a majestic journey with an artful mix of footages and landscapes that matches perfectly the selection of the many masterpieces that Pharoah created in his extensive music career (he recently turned 80 and…
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Kamasi Washington – Askim (Kai Alcé Interpretation) – 2019
There is definitely room for more crossovers between House and Jazz such as this impeccable work from Kai Alcé. The beats fit seamlessly and give an interesting melodic structure for the beautiful sax sequences of US contemporary Jazz figurehead Kamasi Washington. After selling like hot cakes on its first release in 2019, this great EP…
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Chris Energy – Untitled – 1998
America is undeniably the cradle of Jazz music but when it comes to contemporary Jazz, it is noticeable that 🇬🇧 leads the way with its incredibly fertile scene. Many talented musicians have been popping over the last years: Joe Armon-Jones, Tenderlonious, Yuseef Dayes, Kamaal Williams, Ashley Henry… In fact, the Brits (Dego, Kaidi Tatham…) have…
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Aldorande – Summer Body – 2020
The French Jazz-Funk quartet Aldorande has recently released this little gem meant to kick off your summer the right way. With vocals as smooth and languid as a siren’s call, this song is best served contemplating the sea, but will go wonderfully with garden parties or picnics outings as well. Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Aldorande-Summer-Body/release/15463960
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Pedro & Jenna Camille – Float – 2018
This gem reaches its best potential after a long working day, it will completely soothe your mind. The collaboration between the Portuguese producer and the American vocalist works wonderfully with a subtle mix of Future Jazz, Broken Beat and Soul. This is one for all Dego’s fans out there 👐 Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/fr/Pedro-Jenna-Camille-This-Is-What-Im-Going-Through-EP/release/12307974
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Ambiance (Gida Gida) – Fiesta – 1981
This gem is an excellent pick to prolong a little bit the festive season! Although based in LA in the 70’s – 80’s, Ambiance was lead by Nigerian-born saxophonist Daoub Abubakar Balewa, who was strongly influenced by African and Latin percussions. Both seems perceptible in the song with its splendid guitar and saxophone solos. The…
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Alex Malheiros – Papaia – 1985
Soothing 🇧🇷 Jazz jam from Alex Malheiros, band member of the magical band Azymuth. A real treat to kick off a sunny day ☀️ Discogs : https://www.discogs.com/Alex-Malheiros-Atlantic-Forest/release/1187288
Jams & Gems 💎🎷💃🏽 