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Jaubi - Nafs at Peace - Pakistani quartet collaborate with Tenderlonious and Błoto‘s Latamik for a modern spiritual jazz set (Astigmatic Records)
JAUBI continue the Nafs journey, which commenced with the single “Satanic Nafs” (featuring the remix by legendary LA producers The Gaslamp Killer & Mophono) released in March 2021. Now JAUBI draw on the elements of North Indian classical music, Hip-Hop and modal/spiritual jazz in their debut LP entitled “Nafs At Peace”. The journey officially began back in April 2019 when London’s multi- instrumentalist and 22a Record label boss Ed “Tenderlonious” Cawthorne and Polish pianist/composer Marek “Latarnik” Pędziwiatr of EABS/Błoto, visited the group to record in Lahore. Together they channelled their personal struggles at that time into the two recording sessions allowing the musicians to find a spiritual path through this musical purge. Nothing whatsoever was written down during the recording sessions - no sheet music and no song titles, which allowed the six musicians to forget about their worldly issues. In many ways, the journey represents a struggle and an expression of gratitude and an acknowledgement that the musician's inspiration comes from a higher power. The album cover portrays the mother of JAUBI’s bandleader, tearfully praying to God to get her son through that dark period of his life. The first step of the journey can be heard on “Satanic Nafs” which refers to the lowest level of the Self which was released 26th March 2021 through Astigmatic Records. The album title ‘Nafs At Peace’ refers to the last purification step the self has been through. At this level, the Self no longer struggles because one has complete love of God, by becoming at peace and tranquil with God’s will. We hope all can achieve the stage of “Nafs At Peace” … Inshallah.
All songs composed by Ali Riaz Baqar except for 'Mosty' composed by Marek Pędziwiatr Ali Riaz Baqar - Guitar Zohaib Hassan Khan - Sarangi Qammar 'Vicky' Abbas - Drums Kashif Ali Dhani - Tabla, Vocals Tenderlonious - Flute, Soprano Saxophone Latarnik - Fender Rhodes Mark II, Grand Piano, Yamaha PSR-550, Korg MS-20, Moog Voyager, Hohner Clavinet Pianet Duo The Vox Humana Chamber Choir - Vocals on 'Seek Refuge'
Listen to the Playmoss playlist: The Doctor Discovers - September / October 2017 by DrRubberfunk ► LISTEN Well, the year has flown by, but I’ve managed to keep up these bi-monthly playlists, and they’re turning into quite the 2017 round-up! If you’ve missed a few, feel free to dig back over previous installments, hopefully you can discover some new things too. Lots are on Bandcamp only, so if you like what you hear, please buy and support independent music!
I’ve also rounded up as many as are available into one great Spotify playlist, which you can listen to and follow here : The Doctor Discovers 2017
playlist 25.janeiro.2017
Hunee - The World
Mo Kolours - How I
Mo Kolours - South LDN feat. Henry Wu
Henry Wu - Natural Complexion feat. Tenderlonious
Henry Wu - Don't Want The Regular
Yussef Kamaal - Joint 17
Glenn Astro & Max Graef - Cool Garageband Intro
Madlib - Please Set Me At Ease
Jeremih & Chance The Rapper - Merry Christmas Lil Mama
DJ Paypal - Ahhhhhhh
DJ Paypal - With Uuuuuuu feat. Feloneezy & Jackie Dagger
NxWorries - Lyk Dis
Knxwledge - Lovahorts
Mura Masa & A$AP Rocky - Love$ick
Mariana Roque
Ruby Rushton - Sun Khosi
Ruby Rushton are back, unveiling a fresh limited 7" single for the South London based 22a imprint. The Tenderlonious led quartet continue to hit new heights, recalling the spirit of their debut 2015 album ‘Two For Joy’, with two brand new, afro-tinged, jazz fusion gems. ‘Sun Khosi’ is a tribute to Tender’s father who spent many years in Nepal working as a Gurkha Officer. The name is taken from one of the most famous rivers in Nepal, which runs through the Himalayas. It translates to “River of Gold” and is an appropriate title for this uplifting, feel-good summertime tune. It’s also Tender’s first composition and recording to feature him playing the alto flute, which has a deeper, more mellow tone compared to the usual concert flute that he plays. The b-side ‘Chrysalis’ composed by keys and synth bass maestro Aidan Shepherd, is inspired by the playing of pianist and British jazz legend John Taylor, who had something of an obsession with music in 3/4 time. ‘Chrysalis’ breaks into two distinct parts; kicking off with with Ruby Rushton’s signature tight, snappy melodies and driving groove, then reversing back into the bands carefree ‘Two for Joy’ sound of 2015, when the bass is given a rare chance to come to the forefront by joining the flute and trumpet melody. Herbie Hancock’s classic track ‘Butterfly’ has become a staple in the bands set, so the snappy melodies and driving groove of ‘Chrysalis’ represent the restless energy of the butterfly about to emerge from it's chrysalis. These two new tracks are taken from the bands forthcoming album, their fifth in 5 years, due for release in November on 22a. Ed 'Tenderlonious' Cawthorne; alto flute Nick Walters; trumpet Aidan Shepherd; keys Tim Carnegie; drums
Tenderlonious - Tender In Lahore - three ragas recorded with Pakistani group Jaubi in Lahore (22a)
‘Impressions’ is a pure raga (Raga Ba Khizer), the taala (rhythmic cycle) is Ektaal (12 beat cycle). It is similar to the raga that Tender first heard Ronu Majumdar play. This beautiful scale, that Tender would often practice back home, becomes the musical framework for rich improvisations. Joined by Zohaib Hassan Khan on the stringed instrument called sarangi - Zohaib is a 7th generation sarangi maestro and one of only 5 professional sarangi players left in Pakistan practicing this ancient art form. Kashif Ali Dhani provides the stunning backdrop on tabla, weaving in and out of complex rhythmic patterns. ‘Kirwani’ is composed by Dhani and is based on a raga that resembles the harmonic minor scale in western music, whilst ‘Shalamar Gardens’ provides a peaceful moment for reflection with Tender on soprano sax and Dhani on vocals. These three ragas serve as just a small taster for the recording sessions during our time in Lahore. The fruits of these sessions will be found on a new Jaubi album entitled ‘Nafs At Peace’, which is set for release on Astigmatic Records later this year… ‘Tender in Lahore’ features: Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne; flute & soprano sax members of Jaubi: Kashif Ali Dhani; tabla & vocals Zohaib Hassan Khan; sarangi also featuring: Marek Pędziwiatr; synth drone
Ruby Rushton - Ironside - new LP from Tenderlonious & co. (22a)
22a proudly present’s the 4th studio album from the Tenderlonious led jazz quartet - Ruby Rushton. ‘Ironside’ is Ruby Rushton’s most complete work to date and was recorded over a 2 day session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. ’Ironside’ sees the band continuing to push boundaries, and lead the way, with this new genre defying recording. The quartet’s fresh, high energy sound is rooted in the spiritual concepts of John Coltrane and Yusef Lateef, paying homage to The Headhunters and Weather Report heyday, whilst still adopting influences from hip hop, Afrobeat and the UK underground culture.
Ruby Rushton - Eleven Grapes - new single from Tenderlonious’ spiritual jazz group
22a present this two-track 7" single from the Tenderlonious-led jazz quartet Ruby Rushton. Strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide. Ruby Rushton kicked down the door for the UK jazz renaissance back in 2015, and continue to lead the way in 2019 with this new genre-defying recording. The music is rooted in the spiritual concepts of jazz heroes such as John Coltrane and Yusef Lateef, whilst adopting influences from hip hop, Afrobeat and the UK underground culture. Edward Cawthorne; flute, percussion, synthesizer Nick Walters; trumpet, percussion Aidan Shepherd; Fender Rhodes, Nord Stage, synthesizer Tim Carnegie; drums Recorded at Abbey Road Studios 30th September 2018