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Sounds like:
Frank Ocean,
John Legend,
D'Angelo,
Erykah Badu
By
David Peter Simon
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Dec 8, 2013
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I ran into a super nice one down here in South Africa. They have a real jam band vibe, like Oakland meets Johannesburg, minus the pretense. I was only introduced to their stylistic diversity at a recent live gig at Catz Pyjamas last week, but quickly...
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2

Sounds like:
Oscar Peterson,
Nujabes,
FloFliz
By
David Peter Simon
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Dec 4, 2013
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Eureka! I found it. The best collection of hip-hop-inspired jazz this side of the Internet. Check this beat in the background. That Breakfast at Tiffany's sample. Tell me it's not fucking perfect. "The Wild Thing" is a dope track from Gadget, founder...
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3

Sounds like:
Beirut,
Sun Ra,
Duke Ellington
By
David Peter Simon
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Dec 1, 2013
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Okay, so this probably won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it's pretty excellent, so give it a shot. Strings, clarinets, brass, and rhythm link up with sociopolitical futuristic vocals for something funky and fun. A twist on the classic big band jazz...
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4

By
Anu Rana
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Nov 16, 2013
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With bubbling deep bass, sugary vocals, an intensely lovable guitar riff and seamless production, "Together" is a perfect track. And perfect would seem to be the obvious result of Disclosure, Sam Smith, Nile Rodgers, and Jimmy Napes collaborating tog...
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5

Sounds like:
Tony Ozier,
Marc De Clive Lowe,
Andrew Ashong
By
sweeney kovar
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Oct 29, 2013
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Most people associate New Zealand with pristine scenery and hairy fruit. There is a thriving music scene if you look just a bit further. Brooklyn boutique label Bastard Jazz is exploring that through their release of Curiosities, an album by musician...
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6

Sounds like:
Nightmares on Wax,
Andreya Triana
By
Dwayne
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Oct 23, 2013
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Bonobo has just announced that he will be contributing a mix to the Late Night Tales series. Given the excellence of both involved, this one is guaranteed to be worth your time.As is the tradition with the series, Bonobo has provided a cover, putting...
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7

By
David Peter Simon
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Oct 17, 2013
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Three new tracks dropped from Montreal-producer Kaytandra, but Huh, What & Where doesn't want you to call it an EP. It's all good.We're particularly into this Sango remix. It's subtle yet buoyant. His influences sway between R&B and jazz, whi...
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8

Sounds like:
Mount Kimbie,
Massive Attack,
Nicolas Jaar
By
Hugh McClure
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Oct 16, 2013
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Phondupe is a production duo that originated in Sydney, but have recently spent their time globetrotting the world. After putting out their acclaimed debut EP Dinner Melts last year, the two members now find themselves living in different cities: New...
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