{"title":"Isaiah Collier","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"isaiah-collier-the-chosen-few-cosmic-transitions","title":"Isaiah Collier \u0026 The Chosen Few - Cosmic Transitions","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 x 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: DIV-003\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 20 Oct 2025 (Repress)\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz, Nu-Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmic Transitions takes the gloves off! This Five-Part Suite flow between movements represents different lessons that Isaiah Collier learned on his journey through Mercury Retrograde. Opening with an Invocation, the musicians chant in the same room Love Supreme was recorded, Rudy Van Gelder Studio, on Coltrane’s Birthday. A tide of righteousness blazes from Collier's Saxophone. Cosmic Transitions isn't for the faint of heart. Thunderous drums set the background as Isaiah Collier \u0026amp; The Chosen Few, take the listener on a journey in sound, showing the connection between the Cosmic Forces and human understanding. Its sound echoes that of spiritual music of the ’60s arriving in the present-day to creating a shift in the consciousness of today's listeners, as they experiencing Cosmic Transitions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Division 81 Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41176794628252,"sku":"DIV-003","price":37.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/products\/Front_cba46bbc-a80b-478d-9c25-dbd6bbd6c025.jpg?v=1636131907"},{"product_id":"isaiah-collier-michael-shekwoaga-ode-i-am-beyond","title":"Isaiah Collier \u0026 Michael Shekwoaga Ode - I Am Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 x 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: DIV-004\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 10 Sep 22\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Jazz, Free Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI AM is the Duo of Isaiah Collier on Sax and Michael Shekwoaga Ode on drums. Following the acclaimed Cosmic Transitions project, Beyond was recorded in one take with one concept, to go beyond the perceived creative and physical limitations that are placed on music.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This album serves as a spiritual sound collage. The introduction of the album has a similar feel to Cosmic Transitions with Sound Healing Therapist\/Qi Gong Shifu Jimmy Chan opening the gates to the portal of this Beyond album. From the first tones of the Tibet singing bells, chants, gong blast and other ancient instruments, Beyond takes its listeners through the minds of saxophonist Collier and Percussionist Ode, as they explore the music with a freedom that only comes with mastery of not simply their instruments but their musical communication. Perhaps some divine connection between the two who share the Gemini sign.\u003cbr\u003e Which brings them into the album on the song “Suns Of Mercury” where you hear Jimmy faintly ask if the engineer “Did you get any of that” as Collier begins to take flight on horn with Ode slowly building up with the low rumble of drums. The album as a whole has moments of dramatic build ups and break downs. With an energy that might lure die hard Metal and Hardcore fans to listen. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I AM Beyond is more then simply another free jazz album. The performers drift between Jazz, eastern music, funk, avant grade, blues, rock, and West African like polyrhythms. Collier performances with a controlled fury which highlights the connection music has to all things. Collier playing is like a fiery torch used to weld metals, throughout the album. Leading with hard, haunting, yet precise riffs, Collier zig zags between Ode’s rumbling and thunderous drums. Michael who studied under Billy Hart taps into his earliest understandings of percussion and his Nigerian roots to communicate seemingly telepathically with Isaiah. \u003cbr\u003e Collier’s spiraling melodic approach is driven further on this recording with his use of circular breathing, as he seems to drift between realms of consciousness. Adding to the psychedelic flow of the album, as the duo bend and stretch time, notes, and minds. Michaels drumming feels inspired by Tony Williams and Elvin Jones, but half through this album we find that Ode has his own very distinct sound as he manages the multi-toned drum techinque. I AM Beyond is an affirmation by Isaiah and Michael that there are further places to explore in sound and consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Division81","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41937461805212,"sku":"DIV-004","price":36.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/products\/IAMBeyondCoverDistro_4e18fb6c-4a5b-45ee-a5f3-272c08712189.jpg?v=1662799969"},{"product_id":"isaiah-collier-parallel-universe-2lp","title":"Isaiah Collier - Parallel Universe [2LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat: 2LP with photography insert booklet\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: ND20\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarcode: 0792649245972\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 05 Jan 2024\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Broken Beat\/Nu Jazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMulti-instrumentalist and composer Isaiah Collier connects with the divine ancestors on a transcendent Direct-To-Disc session, Parallel Universe\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chicago-based innovator and educator Isaiah Collier is opening up new dimensions in the jazzwise continuum. A saxophonist by trade whose multi-instrumental talents and compositional prowess have stretched the limits of the form, Parallel Universe represents a new chapter in Collier’s musical journey.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Having already performed with a diverse range of musicians such as Chance The Rapper, Waddada Leo Smith, Chicago jazz royalty Angel Bat Dawid and his own band The Chosen Few, Collier’s latest work as a bandleader explores the shared musical heritage of the African diaspora with a sense of grace and assurance that belies his years. Embracing the risk and vulnerability that comes with the live process, Collier and his band tapped into the frequencies of improvisation that fired up so many of the most timeless jazz recordings. “Recording directto-disc gave me a really fortunate opportunity to experience what our musical predecessors almost a hundred years ago were dealing with,” he explains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eName-checking Sun Ra, Ras G, J Dilla, Fela Kuti, Miles Davis, Gil ScottHeron, Whitney Huston, Aaliyah and Frankie Knuckles, the opening track of Parallel Universe imagines a genreless musical lineage that resonates with the polyphony of stories his band bring to the table, from Chicago and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Featuring gospel soul singer Jimetta Rose, AACM and former Art Ensemble of Chicago trumpet player Corey Wilkes, blues-rooted guitarist Michael Damani, regular collaborators Julian Davis Reid, James Russell Sims and Micah Collier, the 8-track album bristles with a sense of love and understanding between players at the top of their game. Nowhere is this more evident than on the album’s 13-minute centrepiece, ‘Village Song’, in which Collier evokes the spiritual, psychological and emotional home of the African diaspora in song. “I want to speak to everybody of the African diaspora, truly in its entirety,” he explains, “from all the way of being back in the motherland, to the new lands we’ve come to.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rooted in the percussion of Sonny Daze and the kalimba of Radius, ‘Village Song’ is a joyous and affirmative celebration of that unity. Picking up the flute, Collier explains, was also a part of that narrative: “The saxophone was not made in Africa so the concept of going back into the village we have to go back to our village instruments and dialect.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With vocals sung in Yoruba - inspired by a gift from legendary saxophonist Kenny Garrett - ‘Village Song’ soars between rhythms and references, from Afro-Cuban syncopation to the deep triplet swing of mid-‘60s Coltrane. Laying the foundations for the album as a whole, the result is truly exhilarating, “Give me that feeling that makes me feel like I’m alive,” Collier enthuses. “People can tell when you’re taking chances. I know that’s what everybody is looking for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTRACKLISTING\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA1. Eggun\u003cbr\u003e A2. Village Song\u003cbr\u003e B1. Retreat\u003cbr\u003e B2. Parallel Universe\u003cbr\u003e C1. The Lean\u003cbr\u003e C2. 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With lyrics written by Collier specific to Alexander's qualities as a maternal figure to him and other musicians, the message remains strong within the music throughout the album. Searching deeper to share more sincerely through our interactions with others, is the albums objective. Collier \u0026amp; The Chosen Few showcase those Principle with Musicianship and an unyielding commitment to put their all into each breath of this episodic journey. The album features the legendary Saxophonist Ari Brown, who has mentored Isaiah for over a decade in their native Chicago. The conversation between student and master evolves on the song \"Compassion\". 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A saxophonist by trade whose multi-instrumental talents and compositional prowess have stretched the limits of the form, Parallel Universe represents a new chapter in Collier’s musical journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving already performed with a diverse range of musicians such as Chance The Rapper, Waddada Leo Smith, Chicago jazz royalty Angel Bat Dawid and his own band The Chosen Few, Collier’s latest work as a bandleader explores the shared musical heritage of the African diaspora with a sense of grace and assurance that belies his years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbracing the risk and vulnerability that comes with the live process, Collier and his band tapped into the frequencies of improvisation that fired up so many of the most timeless jazz recordings. “Recording directto-disc gave me a really fortunate opportunity to experience what our musical predecessors almost a hundred years ago were dealing with,” he explains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName-checking Sun Ra, Ras G, J Dilla, Fela Kuti, Miles Davis, Gil Scott Heron, Whitney Huston, Aaliyah and Frankie Knuckles, the opening track of Parallel Universe imagines a genreless musical lineage that resonates with the polyphony of stories his band bring to the table, from Chicago and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing gospel soul singer Jimetta Rose, AACM and former Art Ensemble of Chicago trumpet player Corey Wilkes, blues-rooted guitarist Michael Damani, regular collaborators Julian Davis Reid, James Russell Sims and Micah Collier, the 8-track album bristles with a sense of love and understanding between players at the top of their game. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowhere is this more evident than on the album’s 13-minute centrepiece, ‘Village Song’, in which Collier evokes the spiritual, psychological and emotional home of the African diaspora in song. “I want to speak to everybody of the African diaspora, truly in its entirety,” he explains, “from all the way of being back in the motherland, to the new lands we’ve come to.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the percussion of Sonny Daze and the kalimba of Radius, ‘Village Song’ is a joyous and affirmative celebration of that unity. 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The album is the final body of work with his quartet, The Chosen Few, marking the closing chapter of the group’s 8-year journey. The World is On Fire is Collier’s observation journal reflecting on the tumultuous period from before the pandemic to the present day. The title itself wields his lens on vile acts committed by those in power addressing themes of economic upheaval, systemic racism, and the relentless fight for justice. The potency of Collier’s compositions is reinforced by utilizing harrowing real-life news clips throughout the album that radiate the urgency, somberness, and turmoil during this time in history as the album as a whole serves as a requiem for countless lives lost and injustices that remain unacknowledged.  The World Is On Fire showcases Collier’s fiery approach as a bandleader with tightly focused solos on both Alto and Tenor Saxophone, that are interwoven with the other musicians.  As The Chosen Few prepare for their curtain call, The World is On Fire is a final offering that is more than a collection of songs—it’s a passionate plea for awareness, understanding, and change. Through the journey of sound and reflection, Collier urges us all to play a role in crafting a more just and equitable world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide 1\u003cbr\u003eA1. \"The Time Is Now\"\u003cbr\u003eA2. \"Trials And Tribulations\"\u003cbr\u003eA3. \"Amerikkka The Ugly\"\u003cbr\u003eSide 2\u003cbr\u003eB1. \"Ahmaud Arbery\"\u003cbr\u003eB2. \"The Hate You Give Is The Love You Lose\"\u003cbr\u003eSide 3\u003cbr\u003eC1. \"Crash\"\u003cbr\u003eC2. \"Metamorphosis\"\u003cbr\u003eSide 4\u003cbr\u003eD1. \"The World Is On Fire\"\u003cbr\u003eD2. \"We Don't Even Know Where We're Headed\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Division 81","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44534573498524,"sku":"DIV-007","price":35.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/2_019797ad-5a87-47e6-8309-a5eb27285e94.jpg?v=1729226239"},{"product_id":"isaiah-collier-joy","title":"Isaiah Collier - JOY","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: BWOOD455LP\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5060180328009\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 31 Jul 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world currently defined by unrest, uncertainty, and cultural fracture, acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Isaiah Collier returns with Joy, a 5-track EP that reframes one of humanity’s most nuanced emotions both as a devotional grounding and political act. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollier’s deeply personal compositions present joy as an act that isn’t rooted in escapism or abstraction, but rather, as something hard-won rooted in lived experience, shaped by transformation, and sustained through connection. Throughout the album’s five compositions, Collier positions joy as a guiding light during challenging times, an expression of challenging yourself to utilize your gifts, an affirmation of love and discovery, and as an affirmative source of reassurance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We are in a paradoxical time, where so much is being revealed to us,” Collier shares. “Everything feels political from every scope… our collective hearts feel the heaviness in the air. Yet I say to you all—don’t despair. For right now, the most political thing we can do is share joy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat ethos is made clear in the opening title track and lead single “Joy.” A pulsing rhythmic motif anchors the melody with a sense of both searching and certainty. Collier conceived the piece around 3 years ago reflecting on a time where many people in his life were experiencing loss of family and friends and experiencing profound life transitions. “Everything just felt like it was falling apart with no aim in sight,” he reflects. “Yet, there is a light at the end of it all.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs he played the chords with a sense of urgency, he could feel the vibration of yellow in the piece. That initial triplet motif serves as the guiding light on the piano and the only word Collier could hear was Joy. In addition to Collier at the helm singing and playing piano and tenor sax on the track, it features an expansive 11-piece ensemble with a full horn and string section allowing Collier’s propensity for composition and arrangement to shine with an eclectic sonic palette. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Landscape of Dreams” finds Collier serendipitously leaning into utilizing his gifts as a multi-instrumentalist. While he had a sketch of the piece going into the studio, a traffic delay caused musicians to be late arriving at the studio. Never one to waste time in the studio environment, Collier stepped into new creative territory and took up the challenge of executing playing all instruments himself as an act of trust and experimentation. “I’ve never done this before, and so it was a leap of faith for me,” he asserts. “I  always dream of doing stuff like this, and being part of the small percentage of people who can do it like Prince, Steve Lacy, Frank Zappa, and Stevie Wonder. The end result finds Collier immersed in a hypnotic soundscape playing layered flutes, drums, Metatron, Wurlitzer, and auxiliary percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother layer of joy is revealed in “Where I’m Loved” that serves as a love letter and leaning into the process of stepping into the willingness to explore life and love with a partner. On the intimate meditation of vulnerability and connection, Collier's vocal prowess is on full display, exerting effortless falsetto reminiscent of D’Angelo over soulful Wurlitzer and guitar as he crosses over into more R\u0026amp;B-inspired realms. “I believe everyone deserves this feeling or to honor the memories of it. Furthermore, I believe you should also go where you’re celebrated and not tolerated.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When the Dust Settles” captures the electricity of live collaboration and Collier further steps out of being confined to any specific genre. He had just gotten a microKORG keyboard from co-producer Sonny Daze and was exploring the vast array of sounds on the instrument. Collier plays synth bass on the microKORG joined by the electrifying improvisation of Cole Runge on guitar and the combustible rhythm of his brother Jeremiah Collier on drums with additional post-production work from Sonny Daze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s final track “God’s By Your Side” reflects on perseverance and artistic legacy, directly inspired from the passing of D’Angelo, whose life’s work was a huge part of Collier’s childhood growing up in the late 90s and early 00s. With gospel flavor and direct influence both from D’Angelo’s vocal and instrumental arrangements, the track speaks to resilience and persistence in the face of obstacles—an affirmation of source and reassurance. “And what’s better than having God by your side, right?” asserts Collier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoy is a through-and-through expression of the arc of joy in its truest form. Joy transcends fleeting happiness and is conscious gratitude shaped by taking chances, leaning into your gifts, fostering community, and lived experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Joy is partially happiness,” Collier explains. “But to me it means happily being grateful for family, friends, lovers, teachers, and good times. These are the things that anchor us.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release of Joy comes off the heels of significant momentum for Collier, whose work continues to garner accolades and resonate across cultural spheres. He was featured on the cover of DownBeat’s April 2025 issue, where he was named “The Next Sax Giant,” and profiled on NPR’s Jazz Night in America for his ambitious 13-movement interdisciplinary suite The Story of 400 Years, that traces 400 years of Black American History. He released two full-length albums in 2024 with The World Is on Fire highlighted in The New York Times’ Fall Arts Preview and The Almighty named among the publication’s Best Jazz Albums of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond performance and recoding, Collier’s influence is recognized in broader cultural and intellectual spaces as he was the recipient of the Jazz Journalists Association’s 2025 Up and Coming Artist of the Year Award, the 2024 Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz, and was named a Steve Jobs Archive Fellow joining an elite cohort of the next generation of artistic visionaries through a yearlong program.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the release of Joy, Collier is touring his “Collier Plays Coltrane” program throughout 2026 in honor of John Coltrane’s centennial. 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