Monika Linges Quartet, Hipsters In The Zone, John Thomas and Lifeforce, Maria Joao Quintet - The Aachen Jazz Files Compiled by Rainer Trüby & Miche

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: PANCOMP001
Barcode: 5060202599745
Release Date: 13 Jun 2025
Genre: Jazz

A1: Monika Linges Quartet - The World Was Young
A2: Hipsters In The Zone - Hellas
A3: John Thomas and Lifeforce - Maryke
B1: Maria Joao Quintet - O Ronco Da Cuica
B2: John Thomas and Lifeforce - Like A Samba
B3: Hipsters In The Zone - Ayola
B4: Monika Linges Quartet - Running

The Aachen Jazz Files

A collection of essential jazz from the NABEL record label (1980-1994), compiled by miche & Rainer Truby.

The Aachen Jazz Files celebrates the pioneering spirit of NABEL Records—one of Germany’s most underrated yet influential independent jazz labels. Founded in 1980 by Rainer Wiedensohler, NABEL became a home for innovative musicians blending classic acoustic jazz with fusion, Brazilian rhythms, and avant-garde flourishes.

This compilation collects some of the label’s finest moments, including the soulful and Latin-tinged brilliance of Monika Linges Quartet (whose album *Floating* was reissued last year by PANORAMA Records for RSD Black Friday), the cosmic jazz explorations of John Thomas & Lifeforce, the deep jazz-funk grooves of Hipsters In The Zone, and the stunning, expressive vocals of Maria Joao’s quintet.

Compiled by miche & Rainer Truby.

PANORAMA Records is a London-based label dedicated to unearthing and reintroducing rare and essential music to new generations. With a focus on jazz, funk, and global grooves, the label has built a reputation for high-quality reissues that capture the spirit of the originals while providing fresh context for today’s listeners. Their past releases have garnered support from tastemakers like Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge, and Mr Bongo DJs.