NEW RELEASES - TROYKA, KAIROS 4TET, SECRET QUARTET

TROYKA - MOXXY

In 2009, London based trio Troyka released one of the most revered and highly acclaimed albums of the year, pushing them to the forefront of the British Jazz Scene. Just over two years down the line, Troyka have recorded a sensational second album, one that will send shockwaves throughout the European Jazz scene. Due for release in June 2012 on Edition Records, the album has a maturity about it usually only evident in fourth or fifth albums. Fuelled by textural guitar loops, angular riffs and displaced drum grooves, Troyka have distilled their unique genre bending live act into a compelling listening experience. ~ editionrecords.com
 

KAIROS 4TET - STATEMENT OF INTENT Under the leadership of saxophonist Adam Waldmann, Kairos 4Tet have found a melodious medium between traditional Jazz and the forward facing nature that typifies so much young British Jazz. The band’s compositions are open and accessible, but there’s no compromise when it comes to intuitive, intelligent playing and adventurous arrangements” THE MERCURY PRIZE. Musicians: Adam Waldmann - saxophones; Ivo Neame- piano; Jasper Høiby - double bass; Jon Scott - drums; Emilia Mårtensson - vocals. ~ editionrecords.com

  

SECRET QUARTET - BLOOR STREET

This extraordinary quartet reunites with an album of 9 beautifully crafted originals by Speake, Iles and Hopkins, that firmly confirms their reputation as one of the most formidable quartets on the international jazz scene. Musicans: Martin Speake - alto saxophone; Nikki Iles - piano; Duncan Hopkins- double bass and Anthony Michelli. ~ editionrecords.com