Welcome along to my early June mix – a journey that moves between the deeply emotional and the rhythmically intricate. From the warm, extended soul of It’s Your World” to the intense interplay of Driva’man, this selection speaks to what’s been sitting on my mind and moving through my days. Expect bold moments, delicate turns, and some unexpected left-field magic.
Featuring:
Brian Jackson, Masters At Work, Raheem DeVaughn, J. Ivy – It’s Your World” (Extended Version)
Terri Lyne Carrington, Christie Dashiell, Weedie Braima, Milena Casado, Morgan Guerin, Simon Moullier, Matt Stevens – Driva’man
Dhafer Youssef – Delightfully Odd
Stephan Thelen – Fractal Guitar
Brandee Younger – Essence of Ruby
Joe Lovano, Marcin Wasilewski Trio – Golden Horn
Michael Aadal Group – The Border
Paul McCandless – Creeper
The Impossible Gentlemen – It Could Have Been A Simple Goodbye
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