|
|
|
|
viewing 1 To 3 of 3 items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LP
|
|
TJD 021LP
|
For Tokyo-born Melbourne-based artist Elle Shimada, the concept of home is ever changing. In fact, it's the current which flows through her debut album, Home ≠ Location. Home ≠ Location, out on seminal label The Jazz Diaries, is the product of several years of tinkering, culminating in a wholly unique project. "Home is multiple, complex, shapeless. [...] Home is in music, a space to share it with you', Shimada sings on the album opener. Lithe and loose, marrying incisive political commentary with deep introspection, Home ≠ Location certifies that Shimada is Australia's next bright talent. Across eight dizzying tracks which flow from lean, skittish skeletal beats upon which Shimada's climbs to agile blends of house, bass and candied keys, the album nestles in the subconscious long after the first listen. For fans of: Liv.E, Keiyaa, Demaemae, Flying Lotus, Knxwledge, NxWorries, Miguel-Atwood Ferguson, Mndsgn.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
12"
|
|
TJD 018EP
|
Composer, bassist and producer Horatio Luna is a musician intrinsically interwoven into the fabric of Melbourne's (and indeed the global) jazz scene. Following his 2020 LP Boom Boom, Horatio returns to Jitwam's The Jazz Diaries imprint, inviting several of his all-time favorite producers to reimagine some of his standout tracks. The Reworks EP kicks off with Horatio's interpretation of "Milestones" (a cover of the incredible Miles Davis track), while enigmatic UK producer Zepherin Saint takes to the boards with his remix of "Bumps", giving the track a new lease of life with scattered drums and jazzy progressions. Next up, Detroit's Patrice Scott turns in his emotive remix of Horatio's LP title track "Boom Boom" -- featuring moody pads, piano flourishes and an ominous bassline, he adds some Motown seasoning into the original. Last but not least, the one and only Kai Alcé also turns his gaze to "Boom Boom" opting for a more uplifting approach, and his Wurlitzer notes stretch into the ether, to be joined by a driving rhythm section to keep the dancers moving. With these incredible remixes, Horatio's infectious and groove-soaked driving bassline and astral textures are given a soulful injection from some of the finest in the game. For fans of: Miles Davis, Kai Alcé, Patrice Scott, Glenn Underground, Kaidi Tatham, Kamaal Williams, 30/70.
|
|
|
Artist |
Title |
Format |
Label |
Catalog # |
|
|
LP
|
|
TJD 017LP
|
Following a prosperous career in music and poetry, Detroit-based musician and performer Malik Alston readies his vibrant album Malik Alston Presents Painted Pictures: Air. The album is a spirited celebration between jazz virtuosity and Motor City house music, showcasing Alston's roots in jazz, gospel, soul and dance music. Alston's story is one that is intrinsically aligned with the story of Detroit itself. Having hosted one of the first Slum Village concerts, and teaching vocal lessons to many members of the Detroit music community. His production and writing collaborations read like a who's who of Detroit artists including Alton Miller, Amp Fiddler, Roy Davis Jr. and Javonntte and releases on Moodymann's Mahogani Music to name a few. Malik's mastery also earned him a nomination as 2005 "Outstanding Electronic/Dance Writer Producer of the Year" at the Detroit Music Awards. His poetry and music performances have been featured with the poetry troupe EmRuop and in concert with The Last Poets, Gil Scott-Heron and Jessica Care Moore. Presenting a collection of long-lost tracks created by Malik and his band Painted Pictures, Alston manifests strong emotions for the LP's title track "Air". As he explains, "When I think of 'Air'... for me, it exists to express a combination of freedom, self-awareness, and doing something different and new. In 'Air' you get to really hear the band as a whole, no one stands out individually. It was all a matter of showing that we brought the music to life together as a unit. 'Air' is definitely a true reflection of what Painted Pictures was: free musicians who play good music." The immaculate and vivacious qualities of the LP convey a message steeped in the spirit. As intricate piano melodies run deep, dancing around impressive percussive motifs, creating seamless foundations for saxophone and trumpet performances. Every now and then, captivating vocal riffs surprise listeners adding just another sensational layer to the arrangements. The production elements are what perfectly marry the instruments together to offer a cheerful, soulful and expressive work of music and emotion, an emotion which Alston in his own words "wants the world to hear. And not because I'm trying to tour off of it. Obviously if that happens, it would be beautiful. But rather because I believe the world needs to hear this project. It's a fun project, it has a lot of love, it has a lot of positive energy in a world that is going through so much right now." Features Chicago luminaries Roy Davis Jr., William Kurk and Doc Link.
|
|
|
|