The musical partnership between Ben Westbeech and Kon has been behind a number of the most meaningful dance releases of the last twelve months. Striking the balance between classic and contemporary in a way few of their peers are able, the duo now present their eponymous debut album, ‘The Vision’. A magnet for A-List collaborators, Roy Ayers, Honey Dijon, Andreya Triana, Dames Brown and Nikki-O all feature on The Vision. Previous singles ‘Heaven’ and ‘Mountains’ have already garnered support from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Gerd Janson, Annie Mac, Maryanne Hobbs and Joe Claussell to name just a few, with their return to traditional music-making practices attracting champions of the highest order. The culmination of five years’ work, this album shows The Vision making their mark on the musical landscape with a non-conformist body of work that demonstrates their refusal to be pigeonholed. Via London, Boston, Ibiza and beyond, this is an album destined to break new ground, with all the makings of a future classic. The Vision are here.
Vega Records are proud to bring you a special collaboration with three pioneers of eclectic sounds. The ultra talented lead guitarist, composer, producer, Bluey and his brilliant band Incognito combine forces with Louie Vega & Joe Claussell on the new release, “Wake Me”. It’s a super soulful and jazzy interlude only two minutes or so long, an album track on “Tomorrow’s New Dream” released in 2019 by Incognito. Louie & Joe heard an extended rework in their minds and brought the interlude into a cosmic trip with effects, delays, and the soulful heavenly vocals of James Berkeley, with a driving, infectious beat taking you on an eight minute plus musical bliss. Enjoy the sounds of Bluey with Incognito, Louie Vega & Joe Claussell available at all digital & streaming outlets, and soon on vinyl at a store near you!
A brilliant late statement from Tino Contreras – the legendary Mexican drummer who's been part of the jazz scene in Mexico City for decades – and who can still give the world wonderfully vibrant music like this! There's a deeply spiritual vibe to the record – a sound that's like some of Tino's most far-reaching work of the late 70s – and the group here features added percussion alongside piano, organ, saxes, and guitar – both acoustic and electric, which creates a great bridge in the sense of sound – as the music swirls together with a sense of majesty that almost recalls the best Latin America projects of Gato Barbieri on Impulse Records. All tunes are originals by Contreras, delivered with a fantastic spirit by the group – and titles include "Mascaras Blues", "Nina Yahel", "El Sacrificio", "Al Amanecer", and "Malinche". ~ Dusty Groove
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