International Anthem announces the release of Chicago-based drummer Makaya McCraven’s latest album, In These Times. A year after the release of Deciphering the Message, that saw the jazzman revisit Blue Note’s catalogue, Makaya McCraven unveils […]

McCraven brings the music of Art Blakey, Clifford Brown, Horace Silver and Kenny Dorham into the 21st century alongside first-class musicians (including guitarist Jeff Parker, trumpeter Marquis Hill, vibraphonist Joel Ross and saxophonist Greg Ward).  […]

  In this week selection: Kida Kudz’s first mixtape, Scorpion Kings live album by South Africa’s finest duo Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa and many more…  Credit photo:  Nasty Kida Kudz After a heavy 2019 of […]

A double album by Chicagoan bassist/composer Junius Paul due to be released in November. Junius Paul is a Chicago born and raised artist known to the international music community for his skillful and spiritual bass work. He’s set […]

The genre-blurring UK jazzman returns in full force with a 15 track album featuring Makaya McCraven, Keyon Harrold, Moses Boyd, Judi Jackson, Theo Croker and more. Born and raised in South London, Ashley Henry’s rapidly growing international profile […]