Wanderlist 325

From Shore to Sea: A Journey Through Jazz, Soul, and Global Rhythms

In this week's edition of The Wanderlist, we're embarking on a musical voyage that spans continents, decades, and genres, weaving together threads of contemporary jazz, vintage soul, and global rhythms into a tapestry of sound that feels both timeless and thoroughly modern.

At the heart of our journey is Yazz Ahmed's mesmerizing new album 'A Paradise In The Hold', represented by two standout tracks: "She Stands On the Shore" and "To The Lonely Sea". These compositions showcase Ahmed's masterful ability to blend Middle Eastern influences with contemporary jazz, creating soundscapes that evoke the mysterious depths of oceanic exploration. The brass arrangements float like gentle waves, while the rhythmic undercurrents pull you deeper into her musical vision.

Speaking of new releases, Marshall Allen's "Angels And Demons At Play" brings his signature cosmic jazz approach to the forefront, while Gianni Brezzo offers two contrasting pieces with "17 Thunder" and "Fine With Me" from his latest work, demonstrating the versatility of modern jazz composition.

One of this evening's true gems is Okonski's "Dusk", a piece that captures that magical moment when day transforms into night. The interplay between keys and rhythm section creates an atmosphere that's both contemplative and gently propulsive.

As we venture into the soul territory, Everything Is Recorded's "My And Me" serves as a perfect bridge between the contemporary and classic sounds on our playlist. This leads us to a trio of vintage soul cuts that exemplify the art of the perfect groove - starting with Roberta Flack's timeless "Tryin' Times", moving through the infectious rhythm of Africa's "Savin' All My Love", and culminating in Ice's sublime "One Chance".

We've also included some exciting new voices in global music, with Amir Bresler's "Wéwé" and Black Flower's "Kinetic" demonstrating how contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of what world fusion can sound like in 2025.

What makes this playlist special is how it manages to feel both curated and organic - like a conversation between musicians across time and space, each adding their voice to an ongoing dialogue about groove, melody, and the universal language of rhythm.

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