jazzy

Eric Lau has a new EP called Kilawatt. The opener features the vocal talent of Muhsinah, another fave, and Oddisee and Kaidi Tatham! Deep jazzy beats!

The Internet is shaken today with news that one half of Gangstarr and jazzy hip-hop originator Guru has suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently in a coma. Our thoughts and prayers are with Guru, hoping he pulls through.

Canadian afrobeat upcomers Souljazz Orchestra has a new offering on our favorites Strut, called Rising Sun. It’s safe to say that the orchestra hasn’t reached that fine point of diversity until Rising Sun which effectively marks them as a soulful afro/jazz combo.

WFMU recently copped Black Ant’s Free Beats Vol. 3 for Free Music Archive. Short beat sketches from this wild Hollywood, Florida youngin’. He’s quite prolific too, makin’ beats like tomorrow! You can get more beats from his myspace for 5 bux. Support this guy!

Bassist and vocalist Bibi Tanga has recently formed a new band and is getting a lot of attention, thanks to his p-funky bass grooves and acid jazz vibes, with nods to Curtis Mayfield, Roy Ayers, and the afro-funk tradition of Keziah Jones. Don’t forget, this saturday at GHETTO!

Happy birthday dear Muzo B!

You do not need a gifted ear to differentiate between Julien Dyne and countless hustling contemporaries of his. Most of the latter’s mistakes in life come either from trying to get in front of their music, or basically sounding cheap as hell. New Zealand native’s debut full length Pins & Digits falls in neither trap, and for that remains a winner.

Another release from the mysterious Clutchy Hopkins this year, it seems the guy can’t be stopped. Once again a collaboration with British producer Shawn Lee another artist who can do no wrong.