“The Não Robô single is a definite must-have for fans of bossa nova / Jazz.A personal and intimate record where we are invited on a journey into the mind of an artist. It's an original piece that shows a wide range of emotions and musicality, the sound is elegant and sophisticated and the production impeccable, Gustavo Campos does a great job in this single.”
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“Exclusively made for the most selective listeners, this Jazz juwel is going to add one more missing piece in your musical puzzle. Elusive sound elements mixed with dominating saxophone and a sample of passionate vocals. This is the recipe for artistic success!”
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TAKEN FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM ‘OAN KIM & THE DIRTY JAZZ’
Mambo is the latest single from Oan Kim’s upcoming album ‘Oan Kim & the Dirty Jazz’. Inspired by the likes of Archie Shepp and Charles Lloyd, Oan’s inimitable jazz saxophone style is neatly entwined in this mysterious and minimal track.
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The single follows on from the first release of the album Wong Kar Why, which features French musician Edward Perraud. The album was produced by Oan himself in his home studio in Paris, with Oan playing saxophone and guitar throughout. On Mambo, he explains ‘as with most of this album I wanted to mix different genres. It all started with the guitar and bass line alla Nick Cave or Timber Timbre. This bass line really sets a particular mood of subdued tension, that I wanted to do a jazz saxophone track on.’
Also singing on the track, Oan added ‘the lyrics describe a compulsive liar enjoying the joy and laughter that his lies provoke’.
‘I called it Mambo because it reminds me of music from the Mambo era and I liked the connotations, but it’s clearly not a mambo per se’.
Oan’s compelling sound palette follows from studies at Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and the Bill Evans Piano Academy, whilst also being fascinated by contemporary music and the indie scene in which he played for a number of years with electro-rock duo Chinese Army and rock band Film Noir.
Bringing together his musical and artistic influences into a melting pot of creativity, Oan’s passion for music and filmmaking is evident with the mesmerizing music video for Mambo. Featuring two contemporary dancers, the video showcases the ‘dynamics of seduction within a dance number’.
Inspired by a mix of Pina Bausch and Fred Astaire, the video aims to show ‘where a couple is gaging each other, getting closer, pushing back, pulling closer, embracing, controlling the other, or falling into each other’s arms’, whilst also keeping the urban settings of dance similar to in the film Pina by Wim Wenders.
The dance is based on these ‘push/pull dynamics’, borrowing elements of ballroom dancing that match the retro elements of the music.
Mambo, the second single from the upcoming album ‘Oan Kim & The Dirty Jazz’, is available now on all major platforms.
“Light Jazz composition, which we want to compare with a gust of a warm, summer breeze. Walk along this velvet sound. Music which dips us into the atmosphere of the artist's imagination and can set free from any negative thoughts.”
“Лёгкая джазовая композиция, которую так и хочется сравнить с порывом тёплого, летнего ветерка. Прогулка по набережной в сопровождение бархатного звучания. Музыка, которая окунает нас в атмосферу воображения автора и полностью освобождает от любых негативных мыслей.”
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Radamés y Pelé is a song written by the great maestro Tom Jobim for his last album, to render homage to this two geniuses – and friends of his: the composer Radames Gnatalli and the soccer player Pelé.
This mixture between choro and bossa-nova is the first release of the project Jobiniando, and was handled by 3 exponents of the new Brazilian Jazz:
Livio Almeida (sax tenor) has a master’s degree in composition at the Brooklyn College of New York and plays with great names of the American jazz scene, such as the Grammy award winning pianist Arturo O’Farril, Ari Hoening, Helio Alves and Romero Lubambo.
Rodrigo Bezerra (guitar) is one of the most prolific guitar players and composers of his generation. Having recorded 6 albums as a leader, he can easily combine jazz and brazilian music, and have played with artists such as Ellen Oléria and Carlos Malta.
Rodrigo Balduino (bass) is member of the Esdras Nogueira Quartet. He has shared the stage with names like Bocato and Dominguinhos and has recently produced the new album of Ramiro Pinheiro, released with the jazz label Fresh Sounds.
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“It’s practically impossible to stand still with this one. The beat pulls you in with a quality fusion of sounds from the American landscape. Nothing lights up a track like a proper horn section and clean vocals from the whole crew. ”
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“Be The One Tonight” is a classic party song that is a perfect example of how the LDB sound is evolving. You get the elements of the brass soli and instrumental at the beginning and in the middle of the song we are transformed into a modern “Trap” section of the tune, blending in elements of hip hop into the brass band sound. This song was a true collaboration and many of the artists in the collective offered their talents to the final product.
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“Excellent musical synthesis with such a warm Nu Jazz style. Pleasant ringtone synthesizer effect, rustling rhythm-section and velvet voices. This advanced composition will accompany most of your evenings!”
“Отличная музыкальная составляющая, чья огромная доля приходится на ламповый и такой тёплый жанр Nu Jazz. Приятная на слух мелодия синтезатора, шуршание ритм-секции, словно осенняя листва под ногами и бархатные голоса вокалисток. Эта композиция украсит любой из ваших вечеров!”
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Reminiscent vocal chatter, buttery horns and soulful vocal runs unite to celebrate the abundance of black joy in the midst of an anti-black society. The syncopating “Soul Clap” throughout the song serves as a percussive reminder of the ever-so-present cool and consciousness-raising that is Black life.
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“Mesmerizing delicacy and heart felt grooves. A bit on the bossa nova side with trip out echoes that reverberate so good. Quality production is evident of this organic gem.”
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Under the Pams is the jazz/bossa nova vibes of sunny beach, summertime and sweet romance.
NY based songwriter/producer/guitarist MDQ fuses all kinds of chill music, from bossa nova to neo soul to beats to house music. At his core he's both emotional & optimist that's why his music resonates with a whole spectrum of people.
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OSA World is a recording artist, singer/songwriter, dancer, and energetic creative from Moscow Russia; currently based in Brooklyn. Osa is the first artist signed to the music label Music Unites Souls Everywhere. She blends sounds from house and disco to create uptempo emotional and inspirational dance music. Osa’a voice holds a strong vibrato similar to Madonna and Cher. If you like UK House, EDM, Dance-pop, festival going music you will love the high level energetic vibe Osa brings.
“Jazz improvisation and a set of live instruments are specially affected by their listener and thereby creating a significant shade of a good mood. Very strong, quality of the material, original execution that you can listen with great warm interest.”
“Свойственная джазу импровизация и комплект живых инструментов особым образом воздействуют на своего слушателя и тем самым создавая весомый оттенок хорошего настроения. Очень крепкая, ровное по качеству материала и оригинальное исполнение, которое слушаешь с большим интересом.”
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BIRD'S NOTES features Kiko Freitas, voted Best Drummer 2019 by Modern Drummer Magazine, Dutch treasure pianist Hans Vroomans and Brazilian bass virtuoso Matheus Nicolaiewsky.
It's a composition of E.Petrosiute produced with her husband and ultimate partner in music, M. Nicolaiewsky about becoming free in art and, subsequently, in life, learning to fly through it.
'Very good singing, beautiful voice, great pitch! I love the harmony, rhythm and dynamics of this track!" - Rosa Passos, renowned Brazilian singer
"...From the evocative opening to the crystal-clear vocals, the number is beautifully structured and includes a devilish bass solo amongst the dramatic delivery..." - Sammy Stein, jazz journalist
“Euphoria. This is one of those sensations, where moments in our lives are closely intertwined with music - for the sake of it worth living. The combination of the genre of Bossa Nova and velvet vocals create a perfectly special, at the level of the subconscious, real magic sound atmosphere.”
“Эйфория. Это одно из тех ощущений, те самые минуты в нашей жизни, которые тесно переплетены с музыкой — ради этого стоило и стоит жить. Сочетание жанра Bossa Nova и бархатного вокала создают совершенно особенную, на уровне подсознания, настоящую магию звука.”
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Big Strong Man is a playful tribute to masculinity creating a lovely backdrop for femininity. “Light as a feather, when we’re together” is how she feels against his “gentle giant, nice grizzly bear” frame. Syncopated percussion, flirty echos and horns resembling early Fiona Apple, set the scene for Courtney’s vocal personality to come through in this jazzy number. Ultimately written for her tall, handsome husband; Courtney hopes it can boost a lot of guys out there and promote brands that serve the individual strengths of women and men.
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
Anton Commissaris:
Jazz - vocal, with notes of blues, soul, rhythm and blues, and gospel styles.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Anton Commissaris:
I am a Jazz composer, pianist, and vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I released my first EP - On A Bright Note - in February 2021. I have a new single - Lonely Bay - released on September 24, 2021, and a second EP - Out of the Blue - coming out in October 2021.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Anton Commissaris:
I had heard music on the radio but the first time I felt a true connection was when at about 9 years old, I listened to an album by Joe Cocker - With a Little Help from My Friends. Cocker's voice was raw, bluesy, and powerfully emotional. It struck a chord with me. Intrigued, I began to play the record over and over. Two songs, in particular, stood out for me - the title track - With a Little Help from My Friends - and - She Came in Through the Bathroom Window. I didn't realize it at the time, but these were both Lennon-McCartney covers. I would later become a huge Beatles fan, impressed particularly by the fact that they composed, played, and sung their own music.
Nagamag:
How did you become a fan of Jazz music?
Anton Commissaris:
My mother was into Jazz music and she played a lot of records that I picked up on when I was young. When I was learning the piano at an early age, she also had Jazz sheet music laying around that I would learn how to play. I remember, in particular, being impressed by - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. During my college years, I picked up on Frank Sinatra and many of the other great singers of the American Song Book. As an alternative to all the other standard pop music of the day, we would play this at parties and have a lot of fun, while others were somewhat confused by our retro tastes. Then after, playing classical piano for a number of years, I drifted back into Jazz and fell in love with that style of music all over again.
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
Anton Commissaris:
The Beatles "For No One"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
Anton Commissaris:
Sarah Vaughan "Misty"
“Low light, ringing crystal glasses, whispers at the next table and as background the music of -Anton Commissaris - Love Is Like The Blues-. Light background blues, virtuoso performance and a whole bouquet of impressions. The best thing you can wish at the end of a hard day.”
“Приглушённый свет, звон хрустальных бокалов, шепот за соседним столиком и музыка -Anton Commissaris - Love Is Like the Blues-. Лёгкий фоновый блюз, виртуозное исполнение и целый букет впечатлений. Лучшее, что можно себе пожелать в завершение дня. ”
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A song about a guy who's never going to get what he needs from a gal he's madly in love with. For him, love is like the blues.
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