New Jazz

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Interview with Mo Brandis of Incognito

Mo Brandis contributes singing and songwriting to the new Incongnito album, Surreal. You can hear him on “This Must Be Love,” “Don’t Wanna Know” and the first single “Goodbye To Yesterday.” Below he tells Zane Tate about working with Incognito, his own music, and his charitable work serving orphans.

Interview with Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick of Incognito (Part One)

Incognito has just released a fantastic new album called Surreal. Bandleader Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick took time out of his busy schedule to tell Zane all about it. This is part one of that interview.

Groovecatcher – Skylines

Groovecatcher has returned with a re-release of their Skylines album, out now on Peacelounge. Deep and lush, this chill-out release explores sounds inspired by the sea and “that rarefied zone between the city and the sky.” “Ultramarina” is set to a tight hip hop groove, made for head-nodding as well as relaxing. “Time and Tide” [...]

Glam Sam and His Combo – The Riviera Sessions

Out now on Lemongrassmusic is The Riviera Sessions by Glam Sam and His Combo. Glam Slam gives us a nice mix of modern jazz and dance music rhythms on this release, and of course a heavy dose of lounge. The Riviera Sessions is fun to listen to, and ideal for lounging with friends and martinis. [...]

Reel People featuring Tony Momrelle – Golden Lady

In 2011, Reel People released the album Reel People Present Golden Lady. The title track to that album was of course a re-work of the Stevie Wonder song Golden Lady, and it featured vocals by Tony Momrelle. Just last month the group released this video for the song.