The Sultan's Swing - Matter of Urgency

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Release Date: January 2021
Label: Lazy Robot Records
Cat No: LZYRR-116
Genre: Jazz

After the success of 'Ignite', the group promptly follow up with a deep, and cosmic journey borne from personal struggle amidst the recent events around the globe.

A completely improvised, organic, yet sophisticated voyage from the opening sax of 'Jazz Emergency' to the hypnotic tanpura and spiritual vibes of the final track, ‘Sound of Pulsar’.

Weaving its way through the tapestry of influences from Lonnie Liston Smith, Softmachine and Ravi Shankar, the title track takes a more contemporary approach merging U.K. urban / spoken word, with a meandering melancholic melody, driving home the message that it’s a 'Matter of Urgency’.

Opening the recording, 'Jazz Emergency' has a laid back vibe, coasting on a hypnotic bass line, with layered wailing trilled horns, creating a blanket of tenor sax, delayed Rhodes and pianos over and around.

Crooked Urge (Part 1 & 2) (Trk: A2, B1) came about from a first time session with drummer Sergiu Fanica, Ozan and pianist Aziz. Although a jam, the band were keen to share the spirit of this recording!

The track 'Matter of Urgency' is a call to the inner self, to take care of the world around us and to pave a better world for the generations ahead. It is an enchanting fusion of wailing horns with spoken word poetry over the top.

'Sound of Pulsar' is another spaced out journey that came about from a jam night in the studio, bass line looped and off into the musical cosmos...

Once again we thank all the amazing musicians and friends sharing their creativity on this album and to those who inspire us to create!

Personnel
Aziz Mustafa – Piano, Synths, Bass, Drums
Ozan Nidayi – Bass, Percussion
Oli Arlotto – Saxophone
Ben Hadwen – Flute
Tim Balasubramaniam – Drums (A1/B2)
Sergiu Fanica – Drums (A2/B1)

All songs written and arranged by Aziz Mustafa.
Mixed and produced by Aziz Mustafa and Ozan Nidayi
Mastered by George Shilling

Thanks again for your time, hope you enjoy…

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