LEFTO PRESENTS JAZZ CATS VOLUME 2

TRACKLISTING


A1. Stevie Qngo - Trois Hommes Dans Un Wa gon
A2. Bandler Ching - Pousmousse
A3. One Frame Movement - Stokstaart
A4. Stellar Legions - Wessel
B1. L?p?GangGang - kienda
B2. M.CHUZI - Tzatz ìki
B3. Boombox Experiments - Miscellaneous

C1. ECHT! - Parakeet
C2 . Cargo Mas feat. Mike 'Maz' Mahez - Samsara
C3. KAU trio. - Nightgrazer
C 4. schroothoop - Obsolescence Programmée
D1. Dishwasher¦ - Home Cinema
D2. The Brums - Barbara
D3. TUKAN - Boréal
D4. Shungu & Mejiwahn - Mejigu





INFO


The groove-obsessed Sdban Ultra label are pleased to present an outstanding new collection of musical gems from Belgi um's thriving jazz scene, compiled by Belgian DJ and eclectic connoisseur, Lefto .

'Lefto presents Jazz Cats volume 2', released 24th June, features a balance of known and obscure artists. From the thrilling frenetic grooves and i nnovative soundscapes of Bandler Ching and the electronic influenced Stellar Leg ions (Andrew Claes from (STUFF.), to the jazz fusion collective L?p?GangGang and weaving musical odyssey that is M.CHUZI, 'Lefto presents Jazz Cats volume 2' is a melting pot of the best musical talent coming out one of the smallest countri es in Europe. In addition, there's the beautiful unease of One Frame Movement, t he laidback 'acoustic electronica' of Boombox Experiments, the classic funky jaz z stylings of Cargo Mas and the cinematic The Brums, making 'Lefto presents Jazz Cats volume 2' an essential release for any jazzhead with a passion for new sou nds.

"By collecting all the music for 'Jazz Cats volume 2', I come to the conclusion that we are living in an era of very talented individuals and co llectives. Even more so than 4 years ago. I have the impression that the Belgian jazz sound is more diverse, with more influences and more creativity. There was a time that jazz would be the starting sample to create a beat for rappers, tod ay it is electronica, rap or afrobeat that influences our youth to create a soun d or style that suits their vision of what jazz sounds like in 2022. So, once a gain it is with extreme pleasure that I present to you some of the best present and next generation of jazz cats this little country has to offer."

2 018's 'Lefto presents Jazz Cats' included tracks from some of Belgium's biggest hitters including Black Flower, STUFF., and Glass Museum who have all gone on to receive global acclaim. The album was given the accolade of 'Album of the Week' on Worldwide FM and also received further radio support from Jazz FM in additio n to numerous glowing reviews.

Tastemaker, selector, curator, DJ and producer, Lefto is one of the most important and respected tastemakers around th e world with a record collection of over 15,000 records. Cutting his teeth on ja zz and new beat, a genre that moulded the shape of electronic music in 80s Belgi um, Lefto formed his early tastemaker know-how via his dad's record collection.< br />
Creating his fine ear for music and the cutting edge at Belgium's leg endary Music Mania record store in his hometown Brussels, he has been a resident on Belgium's leading radio station Studio Brussel and currently hosts a show on Kiosk Radio (BE) and The Lot Radio (US). He also curates his own stage at the D our Festival and hosts his own nights in Gent. World renowned, he regularly bles ses sound systems from Tokyo to Seoul, Singapore to Manila, Kazakhstan to German y, San Francisco and Los Angeles, with residencies in Amsterdam and New York.

Other compilations recently released on SDBAN include 'Various Artists - Utopic Cities: Progressive Jazz in Belgium 1968?-?1979', 'Discophilia Belgica: Next?-?door?-?disco & Local Spacemusic from Belgium 1975?-?1987' and 'Let's Get Swinging: Modern Jazz In Belgium 1950 - 1970'.