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Keope are one of the new German bands of the rising Berlin jazz-kraut scene that is starting to become a phenomenon. They are the main band on Bigamo records. The new label of Frank Wiedemann of Âme/ Innervisions. Keope produced this new track as a special contribution pre-single for “Kraut Jazz Futurism” – an upcoming… Continue reading Keope – A Night In Bacalar (Single)

Kryptox is the new Berlin label that is dedicated 100% to the new German Neo-Jazz universe. A response to the new UK and US jazz scenes. Like a German version of Brainfeeder and Brownswood records. This new single by KARABA is a pre-single to the compilation “Kraut Jazz Futurism”. A collection of new German bands… Continue reading Karaba – Der Inder (Single)

First single from the upcoming compilation “KRAUT JAZZ FUTURISM” that portraits the new Berlin “Neo-Jazz” scene. Karl Hector & The Malcouns, founded by JJ Whitefield (Stones Throw, Now Again, Daptone, Ninja Tune), lead the way with the exclusive track “Orange Man”. An ethno-kraut-jazz-funkmasterpiece. This band is part of a new German wave. After the UK jazz and US jazz hype it’s time… Continue reading Karl Hector & The Malcouns – Orange Man (Single)

Vinyl / Stream / Download German guitarist, bandleader and producer JJ Whitefield has been spearheading several musical sub-genres over the last two decades. His bands Poets of Rhythm, Whitefield Brothers and Karl Hector & The Malcouns are almost legendary to fans worldwide. He has been releasing influencial albums on Ninja Tune, Mo‘Wax, Daptone, Strut, Stones Throw and Now-Again and is probably one of the… Continue reading JJ Whitefield – Brother All Alone (Album)

“Yellow Sari” is the second pre-single of JJ Whitefield’s solo debut album “Brother All Alone”. A sitar – jazz funk tune with a heavy live played Hiphop beat. A stylish mix of the new Hipster jazz vibe, with Krautrock and ethno elements. Released on the new German Neo-Jazz label Kryptox/ K7. Guitarist and producer JJ… Continue reading JJ WHITEFIELD – Yellow Sari (Single)

“14/08” is the first pre-single of JJ Whitefield’s solo debut album “Brother All Alone”. On the new German Neo-Jazz label Kryptox / K7. Guitarist and producer JJ Whitefield is kind of a legend to many funk, hiphop and afro connoisseurs around the world. Before joining the Kryptox label he released albums on Ninja Tune, Stones… Continue reading JJ WHITEFIELD – 14/08 (Single)

Vinyl / Stream / Download After the first wave of artists that have broken the ice with their way of combining contemporary symphonic music with electronica and jazz on the European side (Olafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Max Richter) – now there is a new generation of young musician breaking boundaries on a new level. Especially… Continue reading RALPH HEIDEL / HOMO LUDENS – Moments of Resonance (Album)

22 year old german sax player and composer Ralph Heidel is part of a new generation of artists in Berlin that combine Neo Jazz, Electronica and modern chamber music. After people like Kemasi Washington, Olafur Arnalds and Nils Frahm have opened the ears of many listeners to new forms of jazz and contemporary classical music… Continue reading RALPH HEIDEL / HOMO LUDENS – The Flood (Single)