Tag Archives: jazz

Listen: Badge Époque Ensemble – “Air, Light & Harmony” [2023]

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Very Warm

This world is full of constants: death, taxes, and Warm Visions covering Badge Époque Ensemble. These things will never fade, even long after we’re all gone. The Canadian jazz-funk group’s new album Air, Light & Harmony arrives November 3rd via Telephone Explosion … Continue reading →

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Listen: Joseph Shabason – “Jamie Thomas” [2023]

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Very Warm

Ok I have to admit: I don’t know anything about skateboarding. But thankfully I do know a bit about Joseph Shabason, and can appreciate the vision for his upcoming project, Welcome to Hell, a reimagining of the soundtrack to the iconic … Continue reading →

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Listen: Grupo Um – “Cortejo dos Reis Negros” [2023]

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Very Warm

Not sure how this album came into my life, but I’m really glad that it did. Grupo Um was a trio of brothers Lelo and Zé Eduardo Nazario, and Zeca Assumpção, Brazilian musicians unknowingly at the forefront of boundary-pushing jazz … Continue reading →

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Listen: JOYFULTALK – “Take It To The Grave” [2022]

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Very Warm

Craving some hypnotic, rumbling jazz in your life? Look no further than a new track from Nova Scotia’s JOYFULTALK, aka Jay Crocker and his motley crew of players. Their new record Familiar Science is out May 6 via all-star label Constellation Records, … Continue reading →

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Listen: Nyssa Musique – “Comme Au Moulin” [1985]

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Very Warm

Another bookmark I’ve placed on my journey through 80s albums, Nyssa Musique appeared on my radar after seeing many trusted sources hype this record up as something special. While it may not be mind-blowing, their one record Comme Au Moulin is … Continue reading →

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Listen: Alabaster dePlume – “Don’t Forget You’re Precious” [2022]

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Very Warm

Alabaster dePlume, aka Gus Fairbairn, is releasing a fantastic double album GOLD – Go Forward In The Courage Of Your Love on April 1 via International Anthem, following his healing 2020 LP For Cy & Lee, which I woefully lacked coverage … Continue reading →

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Listen: Nate Mercereau – “Absolute Sensitivity” [2021]

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Very Warm

Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, all-around sonic wizard Nate Mercereau has released his new album SUNDAYS today (Sept. 24) via How So / Nice Life Recordings, and if you’re in need for something to take you on a journey – this will be just … Continue reading →

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Listen: TOMÁ – “Green” [2021]

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Very Warm

Start off your week with a little funk goodness. Austro-Bulgarian producer TOMÁ (aka Tomá Ivanov) just dropped his debut LP ATOM at the end of June (yes – on the paradigm-shifting 6/30 release date – it must be fate), which features … Continue reading →

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Listen: Carlos Niño & Friends – “The World Stage, 4321 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90008” [2021]

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Very Warm

Just wanted to post one more track from this awesome Carlos Niño & Friends record, More Energy Fields, Current, out now via International Anthem. This track in particular features Sam Gendel, Jamael Dean and Randy Gloss, but the full album includes … Continue reading →

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Listen: Carlos Niño & Friends – “Pleasewakeupalittlefaster, Please… (with Jamael Dean)” [2021]

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Very Warm

Over the last two years I’ve come to respect or worship pretty much everything Chicago label International Anthem puts out. The Resavoir record from 2019 especially hits for me, but they’ve got plenty of heat on the catalog. Most of … Continue reading →

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