Kamasi Washington | Miss Understanding

The Epic is aptly titled.

Young Los Angeles jazz composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington has been waiting in the Brainfeeder wings for a few years now, having appeared on the two most recent (and, accordingly, most jazzy) albums from label boss Flying Lotus. Now he’s about to release his debut album on the label, a huge three-volume, 172-minute suite titled The Epic.

The record features a 32-piece orchestra, 20-person choir and Washington’s long-running 10-piece band The Next Step/The West Coast Get Down at the heart of the action.

Check out 'Miss Understanding' below and see the huge tracklist underneath. The album is out on May 4 on Brainfeeder.

Buy:
Amazon: found.ee/kamasiepic-am



Tracklist:

The Epic Vol.1: The Plan
1. Change of the Guard 12:16
2. Askim 12:35
3. Isabelle 12:13
4. Final Thought 6:32
5. The Next Step 14:49
6. The Rhythm Changes 7:44

The Epic Vol.2: The Glorious Tale
1. Miss Understanding 8:46
2. Leroy and Lanisha 9:24
3. Re Run 8:20
4. Seven Prayers 7:36
5. Henrietta Our Hero 7:14
6. The Magnificent 7 12:46

The Epic Vol.3: The Historic Repetition
1. Re Run Home 14:06
2. Cherokee 8:14
3. Clair de Lune 11:08
4. Malcolm’s Theme 8:41
5. The Message 11:09

Drew Dave | SynthBASED

Jazzy piano loops, afrobeat percussion, breakbeat exoticism, and bounce make up Drew Dave “SynthBASED,” an instrumental ride. Residing in the crux of vintage and modern techniques is Drew Dave, who’s faithful to the soul that lives in his hardware, but maintains forward vision for live instrumentation and midi-synths on his latest project.

Drew Dave has doodled over the orginal syllabi of Hiphop instrumentalism, creating ornate embellishments of prerequisite texts. Drew Dave’s aspirations for musicality over straight beats, his the ability to deliver bangers that loop gravelly roars, and his smooth crisp production lead listeners on a rhapsodic journey. (SynthBASED, arrives February 24th.)

Radius | Time Travel Is Real | A Prelude To Japan​​.​​​.​​​.​​

Limited to 100 silver cassettes

Includes unlimited streaming of Time Travel Is Real (A Prelude To Japan​.​.​.​) via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality
download in MP3, FLAC and more.
shipping out on or around 23 December 2014
edition of 100

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Digital Album Available from ETC Records



Radius is the legendary jet setter from across the States. In "Time Travel Is Real (A Prelude To Japan...) Radius takes the listener on a journey - through time and space, with jazzy beats and loops that roll smooth and delicate. Created as an ode to a future trip (now in the past) to Japan, the album resonates the sound of free form improvisation. The loose constructions collide and form into beautiful beats and inspirational sounds. Limited to 100 silver cassettes. Includes cassette only bonus track.

"I created an album to promote the journey & also to give thanks to the many that have supported and inspired me on my travels & shows etc. This project was finished in my current "home", Oahu, Hawaii. All tracks were created within Chicago, St. Louis (One For Ferguson) & Honolulu. I hope that it serves as an inspiration to all those that listen. Supreme full circle energy reflection is the key. Stay strong & keep creating and pushing YOUR dreams to REALITY. Thanks for your support. Much respect. Enjoy and see you soon. "

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released 23 December 2014 Cover Photo Shot(in Chicago)/Edited by Ramon Etc. 2014

Mick Jenkins | Fate | Prod. by Ambi Lyrics

This is track number four off of the upcoming project entitled: "Fate" by Mick Jenkins. This track was produced by AmbI Lyrics and Engineered by THEMpeople. Your Music, due out December 28th.

Quincy Jones | Keep On Keeping On | Documentary

Take a look at Quincy Jones‘ sprawling exploration of the life and legacy of legendary jazz trumpeter Clark Terry and his prodigious piano-playing protegé Justin Kauflin in the documentary Keep On Keeping On. Now it appears that the film has made its way to the short-list in the Oscar discussion, joining 14 other prestigious films being considered for the Academy’s nod, including stand-outs like The Internet’s Own Boy, Art And Craft and others. However, it will be the lone music-oriented doc considered, but that’s no strike against the film, as the last two years have seen sensational music docs like 20 Feet From Stardom and Searching For Sugar Man take home the golden bald guy with ease. We’ll have to wait until January 15th for the official nomination announcement, but if you’ve got a head on your shoulders and ears on that head, you’ll go and get familiar stat.

If you need an extra push, check out the trailer for the Quincy Jones-produced documentary Keep On Keeping On below and stay tuned as we creep up on Oscar season and the imminent debate over whether the panel called it correctly.

TODAY'S THE DAY | A MUSICAL SHORT | CLOUD

First and foremost we want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported and believed in this project from day one!!! This would have not been possible without the passionate people who donated to this project and for the brilliant platform of Kickstarter.com!!! Everyone from the "Today's The Day" family are forever grateful to you all!

We are so thrilled to finally share it with you and the world! Our main intention for this film is help others believe in their greatness and to understand that we are the only ones who stand in the way of our dreams. So please help spread this film to everyone you know. You never know who's life it can change. Thank you so much!!

With the clock ticking away, Cloud Walker, a self-doubting intern at the most respected dance agency in LA must ask the boss for permission to attend the biggest audition of the year. Struggling with his inner fears, Cloud's dream are quickly slipping away. It's up to him to follow his heart or live the rest of his life in regret.

Produced by : Tova Dann & Spencer Susser
Written by : Daniel Cloud Campos & Tamara Levinson-Campos
Directed by : Daniel Cloud Campos
Original Score by : Nathan Lanier & Daniel Cloud Campos
Original Music by : Nathan Lanier & Daniel Cloud Campos
Lyrics by : Daniel Cloud Campos
Choreography by : Tamara Levinson-Campos
Edited by : Daniel Cloud Campos
Costumes by : Allison Leach
Set Design by : Geoff Flint
Executive Producers : Benjamin Millepied, Nicolas Duval Adassovsky, Yann Zenou, Laurent Zeitoun, Danielle Hinde, Harry Shum Jr.,
Jon M Chu, Charles Ramsay, Che Graham
Associate Producers : Nicola Raechel, Sophie Le Bourdon
Starring : Danny Devito & Daniel Cloud Campos

Production Company : Blue Tongue Films, Doomsday, The Amoveo Company & Quad

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to all of the dreamers out there and to all the dancers of the WORLD!!

ACTION BRONSON X BLACK ATLASS X PARTY SUPPLIES | THE LIGHT IN THE ADDICT

It’s no secret that Action Bronson shines on any beat provided to him by indie producer Party Supplies – just look at the strength of Blue Chips, Volumes 1 & II, or his recently released “Easy Rider,” from Bronsolini’s forthcoming debut studio LP, Mr. Wonderful. It is with great pleasure that we present another collaboration from the two, a jazzy, beautifully orchestrated, piano-driven number called “The Light in the Addict.” The producer’s Fool’s Gold labelmate Black Atlass also appears to provide a verse. While it certainly sounds like a melancholy affair, Party Supplies told Billboard that it’s the “sound of hope and survival and the crossroads of good and bad.” Hear it below:

Captain Planet | Fall All The Way

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Order the 'Esperanto Slang' Album on 2xLP, CD, Digi or Vinyl Deluxe Pack:
bastardjazz.bandcamp.com/album/esperanto-slang-2

Released by:
Bastard Jazz
Release date:
6 October 2014

Mac Miller aka Larry Fisherman | Rhythm Roulette

On this episode of Rhythm Roulette we have Mac Miller aka Larry Fisherman. Traveling out to LA, we headed over to Record Surplus where Mac went into the Jazz selection and got his fingers dusty. Heading back to his studio, Mac quickly sifted through the three records and began crafting the skeleton of the beat before finishing the production by playing keys and guitar over the track. If you're still sleeping on Mac as a producer, check out his beat tape Run on Sentences Vol.1.

NehruvianDOOM | Caskets

The teenage Brooklyn rapper Bishop Nehru has teamed up with the masked underground rap eminence DOOM to form a duo called NehruvianDOOM, and their self-titled album is coming out later this year. We’ve already heard two of the LP’s tracks, “Darkness (HBU)” and “Om,” but we haven’t heard one thing from the LP yet, and that’s DOOM delivering a proper verse on the album. But on “Caskets,” the latest track from the EP, DOOM opens things up with a nicely grizzled appearance before Nehru takes over the track with young-scholar energy. DOOM also produced the track, and it’s got his woozily melodic dusty jazz-influenced fingerprints all over it. Listen below.



NehruvianDOOM is out 10/6 on Lex.

CASKETS is taken from NEHRUVIANDOOM, the forthcoming album by Bishop Nehru & DOOM.

Available to pre order now and released on October 6th UK / 7th US

Amazon: smarturl.it/NDOOM_amazon
Best Buy: smarturl.it/NDOOM_BestBuy
Lex Shop: smarturl.it/Nehruviandoomshop
Bleep (limited edition green version) : smarturl.it/NEHRUVIANDOOM_BLEEP
Resident Signed CD: smarturl.it/NDOOM_Resident

Nas' "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" Having One-Night Only Screenings

Nas' "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" film is set to be screened in Chicago, Atlanta and Houston as part of one-night only screenings.

Nas’ Nas: Time Is Illmatic film is slated to released theatrically October 1 in New York and Los Angeles.

Distributed by Tribeca Film, the movie is also scheduled to be screened at 29 American cities October 2 as part of a one-night only screenings. The full list of the cities and venues is below, as is a poster for the film.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic is scheduled to be available on demand, iTunes, and other VOD providers October 3.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic focuses on the making of Illmatic, Nas' 1994 acclaimed debut album.

The film features Nas "returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences — from the music of his jazz musician father Olu Dara to the burgeoning Hip Hop scene in New York City — and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 19,” according to a press release. "Featuring interviews with his Illmatic producers (Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and DJ Premier) and musical peers (including Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys), Nas: Time Is Illmatic is a thrilling account of Nas' evolution from a young street poet to a visionary MC."

Atlanta, GA AMC Phipps Plaza

AMC Southlake 24

Austin, TX Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

Baltimore, MD Charles Theatre

AMC Owings Mills 17

Charlotte, NC AMC Carolina 22

AMC Concord 24

Chicago, IL AMC Loews Crestwood 8

Music Box

Dallas, TX Angelika Film Center

Denver, CO AMC Highlands Ranch 24

Sie Film Center

Fairfax, VA Angelika Film Center Mosaic

Fort Worth, TX AMC Grapevine 30

Houston, TX Sundance Cinemas

AMC Studio 30

Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park

Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park

Jacksonville, FL AMC Orange Park 24

Miami, FL O Cinema Wynwood

AMC Aventura 24

Milwaukee, WI AMC Mayfair Mall 18

Minneapolis, MN Undergound Film Festival

Nashville, TN Belcourt Theatre

Oakland, CA The New Parkway Theater

Orlando, FL AMC Altamonte Mall 18

Phoenix, AZ AMC Arrowhead 14

Plano, TX Angelika Film Center

Portland, OR Cinema 21

Sacramento, CA Tower Theatre

San Antonio, TX AMC Rivercenter 11

San Diego, CA Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15

Reading Cinemas Town Square 14

San Francisco, CA Roxie Theatre

Seattle, WA Sundance Cinemas

AMC Pacific Place 11

St. Louis, MO AMC West Olive 16

Toronto, ON TIFF Bell Lightbox

Washington, DC Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market

Winston-Salem, NC a/parture Cinema

For additional Nas coverage, watch the following DX Daily:

Jazz Spastiks | The Product' LP | LTD 12" Vinyl | PRE-ORDER

Jazz Spastiks - 'The Product' LP - LTD 12" Vinyl - SNIPPETS (PRE-ORDER)

Pre-order via - www.dustyplatter.bigcartel.com/

'The Product' is the latest album by UK based production duo Jazz Spastiks. Initially only released via Digital Download and CD format, we're very happy to announce that we have teamed up with them to bring you the full 16-track album, on Vinyl.



Tracklist:

Side A:
1. The Product Intro
2. Power Of The Tongue (feat. Sach)
3. Drop
4. Dumb! (feat. Yesh)
5. Hits
6. Move (feat. Apani B Fly)
7. Tapedeck
8. Delicious (feat. Count Bass D)

Side B:
1. Flying
2. Select The Dialect
3. The Product
4. Frequency (feat. Moka Only)
5. Jazz Party
6. Woofers And Tweeters
7. Rhyming and Freestyling
8. Parley to Parlet (feat. Ladybug Mecca)

12" Vinyl with 3mm spine and full colour sleeve.

Limited to 500 copies only (350 copies pressed on black Vinyl, 150 pressed on white Vinyl).

Release Date: 23/09/14

ILOVEMAKONNEN | I DON'T SELL MOLLY NO MORE | SIMON SMTHNG REMIX

Buzzing Atlanta upstart ILOVEMAKONNEN cannot be stopped. Between his summer smashes "I Don't Sell Molly No More" and "Club Goin Up On A Tuesday" he has quickly risen to stardom. He recently received the almighty cosign from Drake and numerous remixes from artists and producers alike. The latest rework comes from Charlotte native Simon SMTHNG. Listen as he adds a refined jazz-laden styling to the trap-inspired original "I Don't Sell Molly No More."

Mick Jenkins | Jazz | Official Music Video

Mick Jenkins "Jazz" Official Music Video
"The Water[s]" Available August 12th

Visuals by GoodBoy Media
http://www.gdbym.com

Director | Editor - Nathan R. Smith
DP | Colorist - Nick Walker
Producer - Julia Elaine Mills

https://www.facebook.com/MickalasCage
https://twitter.com/FreeMickJenkins
http://instagram.com/mickjenkins
http://mickalascage.tumblr.com

DOPE | Bedford Box Office | Wax Poetics | Side C

DOPE by Bedford Box Office (Side C)

Hosted by Bedford Box Office & Wax Poetics

Riding high off the recent issue of Side B, Bedford Box Office keeps up the summertime momentum flowing with the anticipated release of Side C.

Taking on fresh perspectives of the hybrid genre of hip-hop/R&B—as well as classic soul—this tape is an exciting and futuristic mesh that celebrates a new standard for popular music.

Here's a toast to this promising class of newcomers. Enjoy.



DOPE by Bedford Box Office (Side C)

Tracklist:

"DSYLM (Don't Say You Love Me)" Rubee Rayne
"Love" Lauriana Mae
"Black Jaguar" Camille Safiya (Produced by Frankie P.)
"Smoke Pot" Dreamshow
"Bernal Heights" Duckwrth
"Guillotine" Ophelia Cache

Blended by DJ Crystalena

For more information on DOPE and upcoming concerts, please visit www.bedfordboxoffice.com


Free download

DOPE by Bedford Box Office (Side A)

DOPE by Bedford Box Office (Side B)

Genesis | Church

Genesis is a Vancouver-based musicians and artist. Enjoy!

Georgia Anne Muldrow Releases “Ms. One” with MonoNeon

MonoNeon, a lefty known for playing a right-handed bass upside down, has brought his style to Georgia Anne Muldrow’s rap/experimental EP, Ms. One.

Muldrow, the daughter of musicians — her late father invented instruments for Eddie Harris — has put together a rap collection that still harkens back to a love of 70s jazz/soul/funk sounds. It’s the first full rap record for Muldrow, a multi-instrumentalist and free-form singer who has been putting out jazz/funk/R&B







Purchase the the first full rap Ep by Georgia Anne Muldrow here: www.someothaship.bandcamp.com/album/ms-one-rap-ep

Jazz Spastiks ft Apani B Fly | Move

Apani B Fly has a wild adventure in a hand drawn, cut out paper world!

Move is from the new Jazz Spastiks album 'The Product' available now!



Keep up to date with Jazz Spastiks

https://www.facebook.com/jazzspastiks

http://twitter.com/jazzspastiks

The Stepkids | Wanderers

The Stepkids a trio of vocalist/guitarist Jeff Gitelman, vocalist/bassist/keyboardist Dan Edinberg, and vocalist/drummer Tim Walsh released a new three song EP of tracks recorded during the sessions that ultimately made up last year’s Troubadour.

These songs embody the same open-minded vibe of that album but with a heck of a lot more experimentation and the jazz/psych influences that the band just cannot hide.



Wanderers is available for free download at the Stones Throw site and for purchase with instrumental tracks at the Stones Throw store.

Archie Pelago & Grenier | Navigator

Archie Pelago and Grenier combining talents can only mean one thing: super sumptuous dance music.

The two acts, a Brooklyn trio and San Francisco producer, have previously released material on labels such as Mister Saturday Night Records and Tectonic respectively, soon set to unleash their collaborative project 'Grenier Meets Archie Pelago' on May 19.