Renowned House Music Icon Joaquin Joe Claussell Embarks on Ecstatic, Spiritual Club Music Project with Nicola Conte's Umoja

New York City house music legend Joaquin Joe Claussell has ventured into an exhilarating new project that merges the realms of ecstatic and spiritual club music. His latest endeavor involves an ambitious double album featuring reinterpretations of tracks from Italian jazz maestro Nicola Conte's 2023 album, Umoja.

Claussell's innovative collaboration with Nicola Conte and Far Out Recordings commemorates the label’s 30th anniversary. As part of this milestone, Claussell joins an elite group of producers, including Theo Parrish, Ron Trent, Kenny Dope, and 4hero, in remixing and reimagining music from Far Out Recordings' extensive catalog.

In this project, Claussell has masterfully extended the tracks from Umoja into full-length, dance-floor-centric mixes. He has elevated the original music’s global, afro-futurist vision by executing comprehensive rearrangements. These new versions feature additional layers of percussion, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, and drum programming. Claussell's approach involves meticulously excavating the source material and re-recording many of its components under the auspices of his Sacred Rhythm Music & Cosmic Arts banner.

By infusing his signature style, Claussell has accentuated the transcendent and rhythmic elements of Conte’s compositions, creating an immersive auditory experience that honors the spirit of the original works while pushing their boundaries into new, uncharted territories. His reinterpretations transform Conte's Umoja into a vibrant tapestry of sound that is both familiar and refreshingly novel, making it an essential listen for enthusiasts of both jazz and house music.

Listeners can now experience the electrifying Sacred Rhythm Dub of the title track "Umoja," which exemplifies Claussell's innovative approach to remixing. The reinterpretation promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic and layered soundscapes, designed to elevate dance floors worldwide.

Nicola Conte - Umoja (Joaquin Joe Claussell Sacred Rhythm Music & Cosmic Arts Remixes) is available for pre-order on double vinyl LP, CD, and digital formats ahead of its highly anticipated release on June 28th. This project not only celebrates Far Out Recordings' illustrious history but also highlights Claussell's unparalleled ability to bridge the gap between traditional jazz influences and modern house music sensibilities. Don't miss the chance to add this transformative musical journey to your collection.