The day I discovered this amazing group and their music was one where I exhaled a deep sigh and an audible "Yesssss."
If I may, please let me introduce you to Jazzanova, a German-based group of musicians, whose ultra-chill sound can be perfectly summed up as nu-jazz, electronica with funk, soul and Latin influences. I mean these are some gifted musicians with some artfully relaxing music.
Check them out for yourself. Here are a few of my top tracks:
Lucky Girl
I mean just gorgeous!! Warm vocals by Paul Randolph, with a cheerful and airy jazz flute and vibrant horns.
No Use
Laid back, rich and sensual, this could easily make a "quiet storm" or romantic playlist. It instantly sets the mood.
Another New Day
Such smooth, varied and jazzy instrumentation. Has a thoughtful and introspective feel. Wait for that beat break at 2:33.
Theme from Belle Et Fou
Pure funk!!! But not dance funk; a more chill but uptempo piece. Sets the tone for a friendly get-together or dinner party.
So I'd heard this song a million times from TV commercials such as for TJ Maxx but while I subliminally filed it away, it never dawned on me to look it up. Because if I did, I would have been surprised to find its sung by none other than Estelle but the bigger surprise was finding out that unique-tress Janelle had dropped vocals on this cool, bouncy song.
How did I not pay attention to this??? Don't I feel silly??
This is one of those songs that make me frustrated with public radio because this is the kind of song I want to hear and should hear but seems to never play on common radio.
From the first sound of this unique voice, to the bells, and then the throwback beat drops, this track sounds like something special is happening. This one should grab you right away! Its a feel-good with a great sound mixing soul, a dash of reggae and a '60s beat but its the hook that will pull you in:
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
So just who is this Tiggs?? He is a Tanzanian from South London honing his crafts in producing, singing and songwriting who aims to win a Grammy one day. I'll be looking out for that!
