Jazzanova - The Pool '2018

Tracks list

 Jazzanova are proud to announce their next full length, The Pool, is due for
release via their own Sonar Kollektiv on June 29th 2018. It is their most mature
and musical album yet and welcomes a host of talented collaborators including
Jamie Cullum, Ben Westbeech, Pete Josef, Rachel Sermanni, Olivier St Louis, Paul
Randolph and many more. 

They might not have put out an album in the last decade, but by no means have
Jazzanova been out of the picture. Instead members Alex Barck, Claas Brieler,
Axel Reinemer, Jürgen von Knoblauch and Stefan Leisering have been focussing
on a diverse range of projects, as well as becoming parents. From running their
JRS studio to A&Ring a wealth of new talent for their Jazzanova label via for
producing others and, of course, continuing to play their unique live shows
around the world, they are as immersed in music as ever. 

Although none of the band are trained musicians, the new album is their most
mature, musical and accomplished yet. It features a wealth of guests who bring
their own distinctive flavours, but still retains a real sense of
Jazzanova’s own musical identity—something that combines neo-soul,
jazz, indie and pop songwriting with their unique knack for sampling and serious
skills on everything from synth to piano, vibes to trombone, flugelhorn to
guitar. The Pool evolved from various loose jam sessions and playful hours in
the studio. It means there is no restrictive overall theme, but the album very
much flows from one track to the next, mixing up synthesised sounds, samples and
real instrumentation to paint a colourful overall picture that is utterly
captivating. 

This most sophisticated Jazzanova album starts with the broody moods and jumbled
drums of ‘Now (L.O.V.E. and You & I - Part 2)’ feat. Oddisee,
before the sombre chords and forlorn vocals of Rachel Sermanni on ‘Rain
Makes The River’ carry you away. The heaviness subsides with Pete
Josef’s upbeat soulful stylings on ‘Follow Your Feet’ then
the sunny hip hop of ‘No 9’ feat. KPTN, who delivers great verses
over crisp live drums. ‘Sincere’ feat Noah Slee is a bristling mix
of synth textures, bumping beats and swinging percussion and ‘Slow
Rise’ then sinks down into insular moods thanks to the pained and
intimate vocals of David Lemaitre.

The heavy hearted piano of ‘Let’s Live Well’ is truly tender
before Jamie Cullum’s rousing vocals transport you to a more positive
place, and ‘Everything I Wanted’ feat Charlotte OC is a dynamic
blizzard of drums, trombones and percussion that has crystal clear vocals
cutting through it all to bring real emotion. Olivier St Louis delivers gorgeous
modern soul on the propulsive ‘Heatwave’ and frequent collaborator
Paul Randolph brings vulnerable vocals to the shimmering chord vamps of
‘It’s Beautiful.’ The breezy seaside bliss of
‘I’m Still Here’ feat Edward Vanzet and wonderfully catchy,
carefree pop of ‘Summer Keeps On Passing Me By’ feat Ben Westbeech
close the album out and complete a beautiful journey that effortless takes you
through a range of moods and grooves. Each vibrant track makes a big impact and
stays with you long after it’s finished playing. 

The Pool is an album that proves Jazzanova are still very much making and
breaking their own set of rules, and it marks the start of a major new chapter
in their long and storied career. 
:: TRACKLIST ::

1. Now (L.O.V.E. And You & I - Part 2) (feat. Oddisee)
2. Rain Makes The River (feat. Rachel Sermanni)
3. Follow Your Feet (feat. Pete Josef)
4. No. 9 (feat. KPTN)
5. Sincere (feat. Noah Slee)
6. Slow Rise (feat. David Lemaitre)
7. Lets Live Well (feat. Jamie Cullum)
8. Everything I Wanted (feat. Charlotte OC)
9. Heatwave (feat. Olivier St. Louis)
10. Its Beautiful (feat. Paul Randolph)
11. Im Still Here (feat. Edward Vanzet)
12. Summer Keeps On Passing Me By (feat. Ben Westbeech)

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