Mixtape #185


A strikingly talented and inventive drummer, producer and composer, Naná Rizinni is one of the most adventurous voices to emerge from São Paulo's vibrant alternative scene. Since relocating to London in 2020, she has continued to push her music into exciting new territory, weaving together Brazilian rhythmic traditions with improvisation, electronics and an expansive, jazz-forward sensibility that's entirely her own. A sought-after collaborator for years, Rizinni has toured and recorded with a remarkable array of artists while steadily carving out a singular artistic identity through her solo work. Her magnificent latest album, Epiblast, is nothing short of breathtaking, a stunning album that balances emotional depth with fearless sonic exploration, transforming experiences of migration, motherhood, love and loss into something immersive, life-affirming and emotionally resonant. One of our absolute favourite records of the year, it's been on constant rotation ever since it landed. So we're beyond thrilled to have Naná behind this month's mixtape, with a stunning selection of tracks that opens a window into the rich and adventurous musical world that inspires her own work. Press play and enjoy.

  1. Egberto Gismonti – Janela de Ouro [Polydor]
  2. Azymuth – Partido Alto [Bellaphon / Milestone]
  3. Juçara Marçal – Vi de Relance a Coroa [Mais Um Discos / QTV Label]
  4. Kiko Dinucci – Olodé [Três Selos / Mais Um Discos]
  5. 44th Move – Anthem [Black Acre]
  6. Yoni Mayraz – Pawnshop [Astigmatic Records]
  7. Jaga Jazzist – Animal Chin [WEA / Press Play Recordings]
  8. Richard Spaven – Spin feat. Jordan Rakei [Fine Line Records]
  9. Maria Chiara Argiró – Forest City [Innovative Leisure]
  10. Source Direct – Secret Liaison [Good Looking Records]
  11. Burial – The Spaceape [Hyperdub]
  12. James Blake – Loading [Republic Records / Polydor]
  13. Floating Points – Falaise [Ninja Tune]
  14. Kenny Wheeler – The Sweet Time Suite: Part 1: Opening [ECM]
  15. Joyce Moreno – Jardim dos Deuses [Far Out Recordings]
  16. Lello Bezerra – Bairro Kennedy [Bastet / YB Music]

Mixtape #155


A central figure of the contemporary UK jazz scene, young British tenor saxophonist Alex Hitchcock is a creative and visionary artist, with a prolific body of solo and collaborative work. Hitchcock excels as a bandleader, composer and performer in his ambitious recent album, Dream Band: Live in London, which was recorded live over three nights, each featuring a different band he brought together including bright sparks of the contemporary London scene, and for which he specifically composed original music. So with a new year upon us, we’re thrilled to unveil the magnificent mixtape he curated for us, encapsulating the influences at play in his own music. Press play and enjoy.

  1. Koma Saxo & Petter Eldh – Watten Koma [We Jazz]
  2. Patricia Brennan – Square Bimagic [Pyroclastic Records]
  3. Kirk Lightsey, Famodou Don Moye & Tibor Elekes – Heaven Dance [In+Out Records]
  4. Ambrose Akinmusire – Owl Song 1 [Nonesuch]
  5. Phronesis – Lipwash – Part II [Edition Records]
  6. Lucia Cadotsch – Speak Low [We Jazz]
  7. Eric Dolphy – Bee Vamp (Alternate Take) [Prestige]
  8. Maria Chiara Argirò – Beneath The Surface [Cavalo Records]
  9. Bheki Mseleku – Timelessness [Verve]
  10. Nina Simone – Lilac Wine [Philips]
  11. Jaki Byard – Bl + Wh = 88 [Soul Note]
  12. Samm Henshaw – Thoughts and Prayers [Dorm Seven]