Bastard Jazz US レコード& CD

Review: It's a while since we last heard from Brisa, a Japanese producer best known for his superb 2008 album "Elevation Perception", a cross-genre fusion rooted in nu-jazz. "Th3rd" appears to be his first album since and, as you may expect, differs wildly from its predecessor. While it's still rooted in interconnected eclecticism, this time round his colourful, vibrant and life-affirming musical fusions draw far more influence from '80s electrofunk, synth-boogie, hip-hop beat-making, the vivid productions of Hudson Mohawke, slick synth-pop, R&B, breakbeat hardcore/early jungle and footwork. It's a jaw-dropping mixture of sounds and styles, but one that genuinely works. If you buy one album this week, it should be this one.

Review: Daniel David (FKA Trailer Limon) makes a great impression on Bastard Jazz with his first solo record. This 7" finds him link with the Jazz Mafia for a feature after he has done plenty of work with the legendary San Francisco duo the Pendletons. Because of that he is credited with helping to kickstart the Bay Area's modern funk resurgence but here he shows he has plenty of his own skills too. 'Tambor De Cura' (with Guinu) is bustling jazz that is vibrant and vivacious with big horns, steamy jungle atmospheres, humid pads, bird calls and many other great details that form a hefty groove. 'Devotion' is then a funky jazz fusion with cosmic pads and lush vocals.

Review: Osage is the alter ego of veteran Philadelphia dj/producer lil'dave. A member of the highly respected Illvibe Collective and the co-host of the internationally known broadcast Eavesdrop Radio, he has released music under various aliases for record labels. BBE Records, Tru Thoughts, Record Breakin' Music and First Word Records to name but a few. His sound incorporates deep house, African rhythms, UK garage, broken beat and much more. Over the years, he has been building a solid reputation, with his tracks supported by notable tastemakers such Gilles Peterson. This 12" compiles four favourite moments from the two EPs that Osage has released thus far on the Brooklyn based Bastard Jazz - who have previously presented works by Soul Clap, Phil Gerus and Dead Horse Beats. From the deep, sexy and soulful house of "I Found You" (feat Dezeray Dawn ) to the spiritual Afro vibe of "Last Call" and the rather Bugz In The Attic sounding "Anyway" (feat Yemi) - this is a solid release.