ZARA MCFARLANE - MOVE (ATJAZZ REMIX)
‘Move’
was released digitally on the July 14th and is the third single from Zara
McFarlane’s highly acclaimed second album ‘If You Knew Her’. Her instantly
recognisable voice is truly on show as her vocal acrobatics stretch across both
her melodies and her accomplished improvisations, accompanied by a sparse
groove rife with tension and release. Zara weaves a tale of finding strength at
a moment of uncertainty on which coasts over both Afro-Carribbean rhythms and a
solid swing. The B-side is another track from the album, ‘You’ll Get Me In
Trouble’. A playful take on temptation – completely captivating yet deceptively
simple. the delivery is heartfelt - it is no surprise it went down such a storm
on her recent Jools Holland performance. To complete the summery package a
suitably deep remix from Atjazz with full toned subs and a laid back beat sure
to make even the most stubborn of heads start to nod. Atjazz brings something new to the table, serving up
8-bit flavours to compliment the jazzy concoction.
Listen to Zara McFarlana Move (Atjazz Remix)
NATHAN WOODWARD
A young,
newcomer to the scene, Nathan is an artist that doesn’t waste a single note.
His concerts pack an emotional punch and technical precision that continually
dazzles. Traveling on average 51 weekends a year, Nathan has already become a
name in some circles as a crossover Gospel, Smooth Jazz, and R&B artist.
His career has already included work with clients such as the American Red
Cross, The American Heart Association, MGM Resorts, Chick-fil-A, and numerous
others. “Versatility” is what many have come to appreciate about Nathan.
Whether in a small theater or large church, he continues to shine. With over a
decade of traveling across the United States and around the world, Nathan’s
improvisational jazz style and passionate melodies will encourage the heart and
stir the soul. Tracks include: Soho Twilight, Sea Breeze, Presence, Tuesday
Rain, Tell Me Why, 2 O’Clock, The Promise, Schipol, Main Street, Sunrise,
and Time Lapse (Bonus Track).
FIRE! ORCHESTRA - ENTER
One of
the coolest, wildest performances we've ever heard from the Fire Orchestra – an
expanded version of a core jazz combo that includes Mats Gustafsson on tenor –
but which here has grown to a very bold lineup of musicians with a trio of
voices as well! The album features one long piece – the mighty
"Enter" – a strongly spiritual number that mixes soulful jazz
expressions with freer improvisations, and some psych elements from time to
time – a really amazing blend that holds up tremendously well, even throughout
the double-length space of the recording. In addition to Gustafsson on tenor –
and also conducting the group – the lineup features Jonas Kullhammar on
baritone sax, Fredrik Ljungkvist on baritone and clarinet, Anna Hogberg on
alto, Magnus Broo and Emil Strandberg on trumpet, Goran Kajfes on cornet, Sten
Sandell on keyboards, Raymond Strid on drums, and the trio of Mariam Wallentin,
Sofia Jernberg, and Simon Ohlsson on voices. ~ Dusty Groove
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