From the BBE Bandcamp site: “This final volume features a selection of tracks that is as diverse as it is deep, reflecting the rich and varied Japanese jazz scene that spanned from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, a golden era of innovation and creativity. J Jazz volume 5 Continue Reading
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Jewel Ackah – Electric Hi-Life
Barely Breaking Even (BBE) Records continue showcasing some crucial releases which came out in the 1970s and 1980s in West Africa. This one, by singer Jewel Ackah, combines Ghana’s highlife sound with disco and funk with a wildly danceable groove. Incredible, but no surprise coming from BBE.
Sean Khan – Starchild
I came across Sean Khan’s work a couple of years ago when he paired up with Brazilian jazz legend Hermeto Pascoal on a phenomenal record called Palmares Fantasy. He’s back on his own a new Samba-infused track and a remix of it for your listening pleasure.