Impro-Vision Music

21/04/2020

There was an amazing recording done of this at The Orbit!

i've not travelled to Mali as yet, but i have long been fascinated by this part of the continent surrounded by the Sahara desert - this is what it sounds lik...

12/07/2018

Here you hear the origins of great South African Jazz - free,full of joy and pain,an expression of shared humanity. BNTO is an African heritage jazz ensemble paying homage to The Blue Notes - a South African quintet who lived most of their lives in exile.

The Blue Notes tribute Orkestra was initially put together in Johannesburg for an event commissioned by Chimurenga Magazine in Cape Town , but once the musicians came together to rehearse they soon realized the importance of keeping this project alive . It has been a journey of discovery for all the musicians involved – exploring the incredible recordings and compostions of the legendary South African jazz group of the 60’s , The Blue Notes . This was one of the most important groups to ever come out of this country , and they truly put South African Jazz onto the global stage.

released September 8, 2017
The Blue Notes Tribute Orkestra
South African Swiss collaboration edition

Afrika Mkhize – (za) piano
Marcus Wyatt – (za) trumpet
Siya Makuzeni – (za) voice/trombone
Donat Fisch – (ch) alto saxophone
Domenic Landolf – (ch) tenor saxophone
Fabian Gisler – (ch) upright bass
Ayanda Sikade – (za) drums

Recorded live at "The Bird's Eye Jazz Club" Basel , Switzerland in June 2012 .

11/07/2018

Nduduzo’s music is rooted in spirituality. He was initially introduced to music as a child through his family and the church, and grew up to be able to connect Jazz to his musical upbringing.

The theme at the heart of this album promotes peace and unity in Africa, with the inspirations from his background.

ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!

11/07/2018

"Narrative" provides us with a delightful mix of home-grown Cape ghoema, grungy blues rock, free jazz, and bits of traditional South African music. Keenan clearly narrates his views through soothing sounds in this album.

He says, “Music has emotions, sometimes through words and pictures. I use tools of texture, emotion, and colour so that my sounds come naturally, maybe not always consciously. Through improvisation, you can allow yourself to play that emotion.”

Limited stock available!

11/07/2018

In his 'Stories' album, Carlo Mombelli incorporates an ensemble that includes Daniel Pezzotti on cello, Adrian Mears on trombone, Mbuso Khoza on vocals and Dejan Terzic on drums, a quartet that Mombelli has been playing in Europe for the last four years.
'Stories' is truly a personal record for Mombelli, it is an opportunity for him to pay respect to the people that matter in his life – his wife, his children and his musical teachers.

Get yourself a copy of this beautiful piece of art while stocks lasts!

10/07/2018

Creating a fusion of hip-hop, soul, jazz, traditional Setswana music and folklore into her sound, the 28-year-old already has a formidable repertoire of written compositions.
Mpho Sebina recently released her 6 track EP, Neo, to massive praise and excitement! Neo is available for purchase at our store! Come grab yourself a copy.

10/07/2018

A few copies left of Thandi Ntuli's Exiled! Make sure you grab one while stocks still last!

23/03/2018

Inspired by Sankofa, the mythical Ghanaian bird which has come to represent the return of the African diaspora, American saxophonist and activist Salim...

20/06/2017

The cool thing is that jazz is really a wonderful example of the great characteristics of Buddhism and great characteristics of the human spirit. Because in jazz we share, we listen to each other, we respect each other, we are creating in the moment. At our best, we're non-judgmental. Herbie Hancock