Tag Archives: Ezra Collective

Mixtape #164

01 October 2024


Mahuki is the creation of Czech-born, Edinburgh-based guitar virtuoso and composer Honza Kourimsky, who’s one of the most exciting talents to emerge on the Scottish jazz scene. Last month Mahuki released his new album, Gratitude, an intricate and stunning fusion record stemming from his personal experiences and musical upbringing, deftly navigating influences from contemporary jazz and Eastern European folk music to progressive funk and rock. We asked Honza to put together a mixtape with some of the artists and bands that have inspired him and we're thrilled to unveil the splendid mix he sent us. Enjoy!

  1. TC & The Groove Family – Tio [Worm Discs]
  2. Christian Scott – Twin [Ropeadope / Lonestar Records]
  3. Jazzanova – Caravelle [Compost Records]
  4. Ezra Collective – Space is the Place [Enter The Jungle Records]
  5. Mahuki – Warrior Path [Bridge The Gap]
  6. Kneebody – Drum Battle [Motéma]
  7. All Day Breakfast Cafe – What if Nile Rodgers and Fela Kuti Were Friends [Jelly's Jams]
  8. The Funky Knuckles – Barbosa [GroundUP Music]
  9. Kamasi Washington – Humility [Young Turks]

Mixtape #153

02 November 2023

Founded in Brussels in 2015, Azmari are one of the bands making their mark in the vibrant Belgian contemporary jazz scene. The band conquered our ears with their mesmerizing blend of ethiogroove, dub, psychfunk and eastern sounds. Last month saw them release Maëlström, an otherworldly and exuberant full-length album bristling with playful and effervescent energy. As we flip our calendars to November this week, Azmari crafted this amazing genre-spanning mix with a selection of sounds exploring the myriad influences that shape their music.

  1. Amir Bresler – Afro Golden Line [Raw Tapes]
  2. Azmari – Sheep Party [Sdban Ultra]
  3. Gaslamp Killer ft. Amir Yaghmai – Heart Math [Cuss Records]
  4. Kosmo Sound – Ototoxic [Zephyrus Records]
  5. Ezra Collective – Ego Killah [Partisan Records]
  6. Hailu Mergia – Yegle Nesh [Philophon]
  7. Kibrom Birhane – Mender [Flying Carpet Records]
  8. Cochemea – Tukaria [Daptone Records]
  9. Meridian Brothers – Guaracha U.F.O (Version Rebajada) [Soundway]
  10. The Mauskovic Dance Band – Wie niet weg is is gezien [Les Disques Bongo Joe]
  11. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – The River [Flightless]
  12. Antibalas – Tattletale, Pt. 2 [Daptone Records]