{"product_id":"various-artists-lefto-presents-jazz-cats-volume-4-2lp","title":"VARIOUS ARTISTS - LEFTO PRESENTS JAZZ CATS VOLUME 4 [2LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 x LP\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: SDBANULP49\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5414166694839\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 25 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2LP black vinyl in gatefold sleeve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acclaimed compilation series returns with volume 4! Fourteen tracks showcasing the most exciting emerging voices in Belgian jazz, ready to claim a permanent spot on your turntable. The latest instalment in the celebrated compilation series once again shines a spotlight on the most adventurous and forward-thinking artists emerging from Belgium's jazz scene. Curated by Belgian tastemaker, DJ and broadcaster Lefto Early Bird, the collection continues a tradition of uncovering hidden gems and introducing them to a wider audience of dedicated diggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, the Jazz Cats series has become a trusted barometer of Belgium's ever-evolving jazz landscape. Long before many artists gained international recognition, they first appeared on these compilations, making the series both a discovery platform and a snapshot of one of Europe's most exciting musical ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJazz Cats Volume 4 captures a scene bursting with creativity, diversity and ambition. Across fourteen carefully selected tracks, the compilation explores the many directions contemporary Belgian jazz is taking today. Jazz, hip-hop, electronic music, afrobeat, spiritual jazz and experimental sounds coexist effortlessly throughout the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening stretch of the compilation, led by Brussels-based Irreversible Entanglements band member Aquiles Navarro, Ola Tunji and HelenaCasella, offers an early glimpse into a scene that rarely stands still. Their music moves freely between traditions and contemporary influences, reflecting less concern with preserving genres than expanding them. Artists such as Lupo Spaccaro and Kunde, joined here by the raw soul voice of Fred Gata, draw inspiration from hip-hop and contemporary beat culture, yet neither approaches these influences in a conventional way. Instead, they reveal how naturally these sounds have become part of the vocabulary of a new generation of jazz musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperimentation emerges as another defining thread. KVR and BREAD FOR PIGEONS embrace unpredictability through unexpected textures, shifting atmospheres and confident compositional choices, creating music that constantly challenges expectations. Elsewhere, artists like Gaiko and VLIEGWERK favor immersive soundscapes that reward repeated listening. Whether there's a connection between musical adventurousness and a preference for capital letters remains a question for future research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the compilation lies a strong sense of movement and groove. Ragini Trio and Foutloos approach that rhythm from different angles, yet both build their music around powerful, pulsating foundations. Their tracks need close attention, revealing layers of detail and low-end richness that practically demand to be experienced on a proper sound system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time it reaches its closing chapter, Lucid Lucia, SLAGADER and Kuna Maze bring the focus back to forward motion. Jazz and funk-infused grooves provide a fitting finale, reminding us that however far these artists push the jazz genre, they never lose sight of its ability to connect, uplift and move people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a body of work that feels remarkably cohesive despite its diversity: a portrait of a scene that continues to evolve through curiosity, collaboration and constant reinvention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eA1. Aquiles Navarro - ii A2. Ola Tunji - Sun Meditation A3. Helena Casella - Undefined Borderline\u003cbr\u003eB1. Lupo Spaccaro - Shrunk B2. KVR - Koto B3. GAIKO - Cocoon B4. Lucid Lucia - Contextual Being\u003cbr\u003eC1. Kunde feat. Fred Gata - BITTERSWEET C2. Foutloos - Gevaarluk C3. BREAD FOR PIGEONS - Bobby\u003cbr\u003eD1. VLIEGWERK - Auster D2. Ragini Trio - Abheri D3. SLAGADER - Hey D4. Kuna Maze - Hazy Day\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SDBAN ULTRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47504854843548,"sku":"SDBANULP49","price":35.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/SDBANULP49.jpg?v=1788291596","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/various-artists-lefto-presents-jazz-cats-volume-4-2lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}