Zeph - Character Development - VINYL LP

Vinyl LP pressing. Denmark's April Records have proven time and time again their back-catalogue showcases some of the finest improvised music the nation has to offer, from internationally celebrated names including Cecilie Strange, Tomasz Dabrowski and Little North to newcomers like Nana Rashid and Tigeroak. Their latest signing, saxophonist Jeppe Zacho proudly presents his debut album. Zacho has been a hardworking saxophonist and educator in Copenhagen, performing regularly in acts including Jazz Five, The Counterfictionals, Jack Street and various Big Bands. His debut sees the seasoned player and composer assemble his dream quintet for the first time to delve into bop and beyond. Described in the liner notes as modern jazz in the old fashioned way, the record's tone is forward thinking and fresh while maintaining the raw energy and live excitement of all the timeless records jazz fans grew up on. Through his writing Zacho showcases the different facets that make up his musical and personal identities; a piece dedicated to a formative teacher, an ode to his beloved, a composition that reflects his love for Cuba and it's rich musical culture, and an homage to a 1970 Soul/Funk classic make up the quintet's varied repertoire. The juxtaposition of the first two pieces gives the listener an insight into the stylistic breadth under the quintet's belt. From the downbeat of 'Self-Express', the band erupt into a deep swing groove, quickly making way for Zacho's playful, blues-drenched solo over a confidently interactive rhythm section. 'Loyal Soldier' on the other hand is a modern latin-influenced tune featuring complex time signature changes and a rich harmonic palette. In this way each subsequent piece keeps the audience guessing, with their ears being pulled by familiar nods to the past as well as rousing journeys through modernity. Album Tracks 1. Self-Express 2.

Vinyl LP pressing. 2024 by We Are Muffy. Nick Duffy (The Lilac Time, Bait) and Angeline Morrison (The Sorrow Songs, The Mighty Sceptres, The Ambassadors of Sorrow) have created another stunning, enchanting collection of modern-folk that beautifully melds Angeline's rich vocals with Nick's baritone delivery. Following on from their 2018 album The Charcoal Pool and their successful individual musical journeys since then, We Are Muffy are back with a new alt-folk classic with Country Mile. Album Tracks 1. 20th Century Folk Hymnal 2. On Clouds Hill Road 3. Lost Things Returning 4. Hurly Burly 5. Singbird 6. Good Again 7. Light in Darkness 8. Bread Pudding 9. Wars and Rumours of Wars 10. The Way 11. Qwerty Letter 12. Calypso Lullaby 13. One Thing Where 14. Footfall

Vinyl LP pressing. Sprouting from the same mind that created the Books one of the most acclaimed and innovative groups of the past decade Zammuto marks a deep reinvention of the highly detailed, genre-defying spirit that made seminal albums such as the Lemon of Pink and the Way Out possible. Given the Books success as an experimental collage-pop project, founder and namesake Nick Zammuto could have comfortably extended that thread. Instead he has given US a record that is progressive and forward-looking, intense and driven, with hugely varied rhythms and melodies. Album Tracks 1. Yay 2. Groan Man, Don't Cry 3. Idiom Wind 4. Crabbing 5. F U C-3Po 6. Too Late to Topologize 7. Zebra Butt 8. Weird Ceiling 9. Harlequin 10. The Shape of Things to Come 11. Full Fading