This EP is a homogeneous and compact analog production, inspired largely by the magnificent naturalistic images taken by photographer Sebastiao Salgado in Genesis (2013). First track is Gallery (A1), featuring Tenderlonious on flute (22a Records founder). Jazzy House with aetherial atmospheres and a bass line with vibes of summer festivals. Second track is Abantu (A2) – tribal choirs samples brilliantly framed on a jazz-funk arrangement. Emotional Crash Test Dummies (B1) opens the B side. A distincitive disco sound which perfectly suits with Lorenzo’s guitar style, a psychedelic touch and a sure grip on sweaty dancefloors. Deep Down (B2) closes the EP on hyperspace directions. Abstract hip hip, soul, jazz, funk, all wisely mixed by Lorenzo. Delight for contemporary warm enveloping west coast sound lovers

Pre-order now. Out on 24.04.20

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Tenderlonious led jazz quartet, Ruby Rushton, return with a brand new limited 7” single on 22a, a swift response to their highly acclaimed “Ironside” album released back in April of this year. These two new tracks continue to push the bands sound into new
territory.

‘Overture 1’ is a brand new composition from Ruby Rushton keyboard player Aidan Shepherd. Taking inspiration from bands like Weather Report and Soft Machine, its explosive introduction leads you to a dub-like breakdown, creating an open space for Shepherd to let loose his synthesizer for some deep space, Headhunters’esque exploration.

‘Yardley Suite’ is a song first conceived by band leader Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne back in 2012. Having lied dormant for several years it felt like an appropriate time to pull it back out the bag. It’s a composition inspired by Cawthorne’s solo work as an electronic producer, under his alias Tenderlonious. Always wanting to merge his various approaches, ‘Yardley Suite’ is the perfect mix of Jazz and House. With a steady four to
the floor beat and snappy horn lines its sure to work its magic on dancefloors around the globe.

Having focused on improvisation and more “open” compositions in the past, the bands new direction is geared towards tighter, more groove-orientated arrangements. This exciting new material is yet further evidence that this is a highly prolific band at the top of their game, continually evolving, stretching out their own unique sound across the full jazz spectrum.

This is a, one off run, limited edition 7″ single. 300 copies only with bespoke painted artwork from Lorna Robertson. No repress! Pre-order here.

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