Latest News: Jazz, Gearbox Records (label)
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Artist Profile,
Abdullah Ibrahim - For A Few Dollars More... 7th February 2024In light of his latest release which, amongst other things, highlights a rapturous performance at EFG London Jazz Festival last year, we take a deep dive into the life and career of the Cape Town crusader.
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Recording of the Week,
Village of the Sun, 'First Light' 11th November 2022Jazz duo Binker & Moses team up with Simon Ratcliffe of Basement Jaxx for First Light, the first full-length album from their trio project Village of the Sun. Drawing on their mutual love of improvised instrumental music, First Light brings the sounds of classic spiritual jazz in-line with modern sensibilities with fiery performances and Samba-influenced grooves.
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Recommended New Release,
Rahsaan Roland Kirk, 'Live at Ronnie Scott's 1963' 16th August 2022This rare live recording enjoys a loving reissue from Gearbox Records, featuring Roland Kirk playing with a trio of local British musicians; Stan Tracey, Malcolm Cecil and Ronnie Stephenson.
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Recording of the Week,
Binker & Moses, 'Feeding the Machine' 11th March 2022The drums and sax duo join forces with producer Max Luthert, who brings expansive, ambient tones to the pair's free jazz sound.