Various Artists Spiritual Jazz 13: Now, Pt. 1 [Vinyl LP]

Jazzman

£24.30

Format: Vinyl LP
Catalogue No.: JMANLP126
Barcode: 5036468001261
Release Date: 21st January 2021
Genre: Jazz (Crossover Jazz)

01: Benjamin Herman Lizard Waltz
02: Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids An Angel Fell
03: Nat Birchall The Black Ark
04: Chip Wickham Shamal Wind
05: Jimi Tenor & Kabukabu Suite Meets
06: Black Flower Winter
07: Darryl Yokley Echoes of Ancient Sahara
08: Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble Sounds Like Now
09: Oiro Pena Nimeton
10: Cat Toren Soul
11: Wisdom of Elders Shabaka & the Ancestors
12: Gnawa Makaya McCraven

Modern sounds for the 21st century featuring modal, progressive and esoteric contemporary jazz from the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Finland, USA, Belgium, Canada, South Africa, Sweden, Germany & Italy.

The first 12 volumes of our hugely popular Spiritual Jazz series have unearthed a wealth of historic recordings in the genre, collating a variety of works from the '50s to the '80s by artists from all around the world.

And so, with Volume 13, we turn our attention to what's happening NOW.

Over the course of 24 tracks and spanning 2 x 2LPs, we present an overview of the contemporary exponents of Spiritual Jazz; musicians who are intent on bringing something personal to the table, as much as they recognize the importance of those who have paved the way for them. We feature music recorded within the past 20 years and from 15 different countries, including modern classics from veterans Steve Reid and Idris Ackamoor, providing a vital link between the past masters and the enlightened new generation.

It's pioneers such as John Coltrane, Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders et al, with their innovations in reaching another plane of consciousness that was and remains uppermost in the minds of exponents of Spiritual Jazz. Fittingly, several of the artists featured on this compilation, such as Cat Toren and David Boykin, are practitioners of the art of music therapy and sound healing, and have absolute conviction in the role of song as solace. The pioneers may no longer be with us, but their saintly selves loom large, shining a light in the darkness, inspiring many a brave new disciple today, as this album will testify: the new wave of jazz is gathering pace and still sounds fresh, vibrant and as relevant as ever.

Available as 2 x 2LP sets each with gatefold sleeves, extensive liners, download card & pics inside.