SOUL UNLIMITED Radioshow 636

The new songs by Feed LA and The Mighty Mocambos at the beginning make this clear and also herald exciting albums that will be released in the coming weeks.
A first highlight is the new album “1978: Revenge Of The Dragon” by José James. He once again deals with the 1970s and the year 1978, the year of his birth, appears again in the album title. A solid album with some strong original compositions and a few cover versions.
Gerardo Frisina is back with a new double album, released on two separate LPs as Volumes 1 & 2. He has been a permanent fixture on the Schema label since 2001, working on his fusion of jazz, funk, Latin and electronic grooves. On “In Sight Vol. 1 & 2” he has once again succeeded in doing so convincingly.
Relatively new to the Italian jazz scene is the trio Collettivo Imaginario, who have produced a strong work with their second album “Oltreoceano”. A convincing album and an exciting band that we will certainly be hearing a lot more of.
The Nādt Orchestra is another new Italian jazz combo and with their debut album “Dualism”, the band from Bologna has produced a remarkable work. Then it’s on to Cinephonic, a band from Ottawa. The Canadian band recently released their third album “Refuge”, for which bandleader Pierre Chretien had the idea of working with a reduced jazz trio line-up. The songs recorded in this way were then supplemented with additional drum beats, cinematic samples and subtle turntablism effects. This gives the whole thing an extra dimension and differs fundamentally from the sound of the first two albums.
I’ve been waiting a long time for the vinyl edition of Chien Chien Lu’s album “Built In System”. Now the time has finally come and this wonderful album by the extraordinarily talented vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu can be presented here. The album was recorded live in New York and features an excellent line-up, with Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, Richie Goods on bass and Allan Mednard on drums. Eight compositions by Chien Chien Lu, all of which are outstanding. The album of the week!
There is also something new on the Jazzman Records label from Swiss saxophonist Gilles Torrent. His album “Buleria” is extremely good and worth recommending.
Many people have probably been eagerly awaiting Alma Naidu’s second album. The young singer and pianist has already made it into the top 10 of the German jazz charts with her debut. She produced her album “Redefine” herself and it has turned out beautifully. Jazz with a strong pop appeal that has charm!
Finally, there’s a song by Mark Millington and his debut album “Picture This”, which is also worth listening to.
Enjoy listening to this episode!

Playlist:

Soul Unlimited – Radioshow Theme
Feed LA - Feed Lala
The Mighty Mocambos - When We Roll
Jose James - Tokyo Daydream (Feat. Taali)
Jose James - Rock With You (Feat. Takuya Kuroda)
Rodina - We Go Out Of Our Way
Kokoroko - Closer To Me
Gerardo Frisina - Some Soul
Gerardo Frisina - Mystical Funk
Colletivo Imaginario - Tempo Al Tempo (Feat. Danilo Plessow)
Colletivo Imaginario - Sogno Lucido
Nādt Orchestra - Dualism
Nādt Orchestra - Koko
Cinephonic - Temps Perdu
Cinephonic - La Cite Engloutie
Chien Chien Lu - Träumerei
Chien Chien Lu - Boulanger’s Variation
Gilles Torrent - Danse Tropicale
Gilles Torrent - Naima
Alma Naidu - I Think I’ve Seen Your Soul (Feat. Nils Landgren)
Alma Naidu - Back To Life
Mark Millington - Truth Be Told