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In 2000 you had the Jazzanova Remixes with all their remixes, then Jazzanova came along with their debut album in 2002, and now in 2003 its time to announce the album "Jazzanova Remixed", which includes all remixes of Jazzanova tracks ever made. This is a massive double-CD with many remixes that were only available on vinyl so far and some brand-new remixes, especially produced for this release. The Jazzanova boys themselves did the selection of the remixers, whereas most of them are old friends, and the boys deeply appreciate their musical output. All producers have their roots in an eclectic musical background. Surprisingly the final remix products are quite different in their style and still - somehow - homogenous. Whether it is Bugz In The Attic, Wahoo and King Britt with a more House music orientated interpretation, or Madlib, Jazzy Jeff and DJ DSL who rather tend to produce in a Downbeat Hip Hop style way. But there is a lot more as for example Stereolab and Dr. Rockit who drive the electronica independent road or Moonstarr, Ayro and Ian OBrien with their little darker, Detroit style productions. Anyway, you know the score, so make sure you get hold of this fine bundle! |
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JCR 025 - Jazzanova In Between - 3-LP / CD
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Somethins Missing (Could this be the debut?) I bet it would have been quite strenuous for you as well. Your shoulders are aching and your eardrums are somewhat smothered by the flow of heart-warming words: 10 1/2 times around the world and everyone is concerned about you: your opinion, your address, your album-release-date. The job here is to break a sound that the world hasnt been waiting for, but before you can say "Japan-tour" you are already on the road and you just cant find the brakes. A strange sensation... visiting far away countries and discovering bursting Jazzanova sections in record stores... talking to people on the phone, that have been long respected idols... winning unnecessary prizes... reading in ID-magazine that one had fixed a gold standard for the remix-business. Why is this all so funny? Well, the Jazzanova guys will certainly never follow any style-doctrines pressed upon them by the international trend-press or hipsters policies. Well, there comes a time when all pleasure ends and a moment of truth arrives. Isnt there something missing? After festival appearances in front of crowds of 10,000 people, bucketloads of praise from colleagues and a remix-collection, that sold like hot cakes. Isnt there something very important missing, something vital, something that starts a normal carrier? Right: the debut album. And what else: the time and patience to produce it. It can be a big distraction if you are flavour of the month for several years. Back in 99, when the Jazzanova hype was in a more or less manageable proportion, I wrote a cover story on them. One of the questions I asked at the time was, if they were to have the same destiny as their buddies Kruder and Dorfmeister: releasing their remixes as their album leaving the "real" album somewhere in their sampler. "Dont worry" was the answer, the finished album was scheduled for Spring 2000. By a stroke of luck, it will be released now. "In Between" is the long anticipated and correct answer to the question, how it feels (now slightly wiser after all these years) to deliberately sit on the fence. Face it: "In Between" is not the album that answers to the hype. It will still be heard and loved when the Nu-Jazz Compilation overkill has hit the dustbin of Pop-music history - no quickie, no simple supply to demand. How could it be? Jazzanova set their own standard so high, that they needed several attempts to gain the desired result.
It has often been pointed out that the six Berliners have set a standard for the art of sampling. Years ago an English producer said that their perfectionism and their love for details can only, if at all possible be compared to that of George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars. Somewhat astounding that Jazzanova felt in no position to direct a full feature-film up until now. To comprehend why such diverse producer-icons as Techno-Godfather Derrick May or HipHop legend Jazzy Jeff get a twinkle in their eyes by the slightest mention of the word "Jazzanova" then you probably have to stop by their studio to see them work. To love their music is to have an open ear. All those, who expected an album in the style of their first genre-bending 12 Inch "Fedimes Flight", a record they pressed up themselves 5 years ago, will be somewhat disappointed - incidentally, Compost, now their label-partner, didnt recognize the significance of that 12 inch at the time either -. If the guys were hardcore weed-smoking Englishmen they might have given their debut-album the name "This aint no Brazilectro" to clear their point. If it is one thing they have learned in the last years, then to be at least two steps ahead of their imitators. Being many isnt the only vital reason that they have an advantage. Naturally, 12 ears hear more than two; six different musical-educations are more inspiring than one. Collectivism is made to a central asset. All this wouldnt be of value if it werent possible to fuse these qualities and abilities to serve one sole mission. Everything on the album seems to make sense. One feeling merges into the next. It is all in between and is all clearly Jazzanova. Neither does Jazzanovas HipHop excursion with Phillys finest Capital A feel like an escape from the lounge-ghetto in search of street credibility nor does - Jazz-legend and Charles Mingus companion Doug Hammonds vocal deployment in "Dance the Dance" curry favour with the grey-haired music-critics. Jazzanova is at home in both worlds, both at Montreux Jazz festival and in that clandestine illegal bar of my girl friends cousin.
"Together we will grow, everyday makin our time for us, to celebrate world family" Doug Hammonds proclamation in "Dance the Dance" sounds like the spiritual message of "In Between": together we are strong and therefore unstoppable. And well, the cutting edge programming of the tracks doesnt make a difference if you want to put them one of those long overdue tapes for your girlfriend. That makes the whole thing even more astonishing. Remember: All you hold in your hands now is just a debut album. A debut right for the days to come. Cornelius Tittel, New Years Eve 2001 |
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jcr 027 - Maxi-CD |
JCR 027 - Jazzanova No Use
Maxi-CD Tracklisting
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The main track of Jazzanovas second Maxi-CD "No Use" is a wonderful smooth vocal song that features the clear voice of Clara Hill (the Berlin singer talent will soon release an own longplayer on Sonar Kollektiv) and marks the follow up to their first Maxi-CD "Soon" with remixes by Domu, Jazzy Jeff and P Smoovah. Claras vocals are supported by some decently set percussive beats, a groovy bass line and warm Fender-Rhodes sounds. The release of "No Use" is accomplished by a great video, which was shot by Spanish director Héctor Muelas.
This Maxi-CD also features the superb track "That Night", a soul-jazz number based on broken beats, which, not only because of Vikter Duplaixs vocals, spreads some deep sexy feelings. This non-album track was so far only available on vinyl (JCR 026-1 "That Night / Days To Come EP"). |
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jcr 028 - 12"/Maxi-CD |
JCR 028 / JCR 033 - Jazzanova Soon
Maxi-CD Tracklisting - JCR 028
12" Tracklisting - JCR 028 |
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jcr 033 - 12" |
12" Tracklisting - JCR 033
A1. soon - p smoovah mix |
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Jazzanova are back or let's say they were never gone. Their 12 Inch "That Night" and "Days to come" brought them back on the dancefloors around the world. Their collection of remixes "Jazzanova Remixes 1997-2000" has already proved that there is more to dance-music than just bass and four-to-the-floor beats. "Soon" the first Single from their debut-album "In Between" is the first single release from their debut album "In Between" that will hit the stores on the 29th of April 2002. Beside the original mix you will find several remixes done by the likes of Jazzy Jeff and Domu. This first Jazzanova single shows that Jazzanova have not only mastered the art of beats but also know how to work with full-fledged song structuring and vocalists. So this is how Jazzanova sounds when the beats get slower. Vikter Duplaix's crooner vocals are highlighted by a hybrid-bossa with a soulfull electro feeling. For those who don't know Vikter Duplaix; he just released a DJ-Kicks album on K7! Records and has dropped 12 Inch's on Groove Attack Records and as "Critical Point" on Master at Work records. The Jazzanova single "Soon" will be accompanied by a video-clip. The clip was directed by none other than Jutojo (yes, these are also the designers of the beautiful Jazzanova Album packaging) and Micheal Dörffler. The clip was shot in Berlin by Annabelle Hanke and produced by Produktion 2, Cine Plus Mediaservice Berlin.
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jcr 032 - 12" |
JCR 032 - Jazzanova Days To Come Remixes
12" Tracklisting
1. Days To Come - Ayro Remix
2. Days To Come - Ian OBrian Remix |
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jcr 026 - 12" |
JCR 026 - Jazzanova That Night Remixes
12" Tracklisting
1. That Night - WaH-cHU-kU Perspective
2. That Night - Vikter Duplaix Remix |
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jcr 023 - 12" |
JCR 023 - Jazzanova That Night
It's been a while since the Jazzanova track "Caravelle" hit the dance floor or "Introspection" enchanted your bedroom. This new Jazzanova 12" might surprise you. Both tracks are undoubtedly made for the dance floor. "That Night" features the vocal artistry of Vikter Duplaix, one of the many players of the Philadelphia story.... goose bumps. |
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jcr 014 - 12" |
JCR 014 - Jazzanova Reworks From Japan by Calm, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Yukihiro Fukutomi
"Introspection" Calm's Outerspect Mix "Coffee Talk" the exclusive track for the Future Sounds Of Jazz Vol. 4 compilation is remixed by Yukihiro Fukutomi. Yukihiro Fukutomi started his career as a DJ at clubs like "GOLD", "ZOO" and "CAVE" in Tokyo. At the same time he started working as a composer, arranger, programmer and producer. Fukutomi was also involved with the programming for Pizzacato 5. "Fedimes Flight" taken from Jazzanova EP1 on JCR gets the jazzed-up treatment by the Kyoto Jazz Massive. |
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jcr 013 - The Remixes 2-CD & limited 5-LP-Box |
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Tracklisting "Jazzanova - The Remixes 1997 - 2000" 4 Hero - We Who Are Not As Others - Jazzanova Mix Marshmellows - Soul Power - Jazzanovas Straight dub mix Men from Nile - Watch Them Come !!! - Jazzanova Remix Trüby Trio - Carajillo - Jazzanova's "Chant for Leo" Mix Incognito - Get Into My Groove - Jazzanova Regroove Karma - High Priestess - Jazzanova Mix Haryou Percussion Group - Welcome To The Party Jazzanova Mix United Future Organization - Friends...We'll Be - Jazzanova Mix Azymuth - Amazon Adventure - Jazzanova Mix Soul Bossa Trio - Words Of Love - Re-loved by Jazzanova Ski - Fifths - Jazzanova 6 sickth Mix Ursula Rucker - Circe - Jazzanova Mix Koop - Absolute Space - Jazzanova Mix Liquid Lounge - Complete Life - Jazzanova Mix Ian Pooley - What's Your Number - Jazzanova Renumber Balanco - Metti Una Sera A Cena - Jazzanova Mix Tate's Place - Burnin' - Jazzanova Mix Visit Venus - Planet Of Breaks - Jazzanova Mix Soul Quality Quartet - Toda Tersafeira - Jazzanova Rework MJ Cole - Sincere - Jazzanova's "sincerely yours" Mix |
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JCR 004 - Jazzanova EP
Maxi-CD Tracklisting
01 Caravelle |
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jcr 002 - 12" |
JCR 002 - Jazzanova EP 2
12" Tracklisting
A1 Caravelle |
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jcr 001 - 12" |
JCR 001 - Jazzanova EP 1
12" Tracklisting
A1 Fedime's Flight |
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Jazzanova are a Berlin based producer collective consisting of the Jazzanova DJ-team (Jürgen von Knoblauch, Alexander Barck, and Claas Brieler), the producers of Extended Spirit (Stefan Leisering and Axel Reinemer), and Kosma (Roskoe Kretschmann). Jazzanova had discovered their sonic brotherhood DJing at Berlins Delicious Doughnuts Club and hooked up as a team back in 1995. To Jazzanova, music means the search for a common language of international club music, to take in influences from all different cultures and musical styles, to fuse these styles together and get the audience involved in the whole musical spectrum of that fusion. Their love for deep jazz and modern beats has led their music to become a somewhat stunning amalgamation of retro and new sounds that echoes almost all musical styles from HipHop or Afrofunk to Drum & Bass, Boogie, Brazil, Latin, and Soul. Always reacting directly to new and fresh influences, Jazzanova have developed a percussion-oriented, sophisticated, clean and warm broken-beat-style that is constantly changing in form and allows no pigeon-holing. Its just simply jazzanova!
Ever since Gilles Peterson played their first track, "Fedimes Flight" on his radio show in 1997, Jazzanova have been asked to produce remixes for many of their idols, acts like U.F.O., 4Hero, Incognito, and Azymuth. The flourishing collaboration between the two German labels Jazzanova Records and Compost Records began with the EP "Caravelle". Due to their long-time friendship and their similar opinions on music, the Jazzanovas and Compost-owner Michael Reinboth decided to team up as a new label in winter 1998. With Michael bringing in his know-how and experience as a label producer and Jazzanova contributing the music, JCR has set new standards on club sounds and will guarantee the finest collection of current jazz impressions flavoured with unique and refreshing vibes and beats. In Berlin, Jazzanova have set forth their idea of mutual exchange and networking with other artists and founded the Sonar Kollektiv, a label that functions as an alliance of different Berlin musicians and has served as a "trainee-program" and door-opener to the world of international club music to many. |
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Press quotes on album "In Between": 'Die gebreakten Beats werden mit der Daunenfeder gekitzelt, die Stimmen in Schokotau gebettet......das hier sind definitiv Page 6 bis 8 nach den ersten 2 Pages von 4 Hero, die Pages dazwischen glatt übersprungen.' De:Bug, spring 2002 sounds amazing - a proper listening experience from beginning to end ..already in pole position for album of the year. Straight No Chaser, spring 2002 "In Between represents a new way to configure the dance music album" XLR8R Magazine March 2002 COVER STORY "Ditch your expectations and listen to what should be one of the most important albums of the young decade" XLR8R Review April 02 "With In Between, the Berliners have taken every cliche about the nu-jazz sound (Latin Percussion, "broken" beats, etc) and turned them upside down." ALTERNATIVE PRESS May 2002 "deceptively organic and wholly inventive" WIRED MAGAZINE May 2002 "In Between ...unfolds in unexpected ways" NEW YORK TIMES March 2002 "In Between will make you smile" BPM CULTURE Feb 2002 "With In Between Jazzanova has chased the monster into the hills with gleaming pitchforks and come back to rock a spontaneous sound system party where all stylistic bets are off." XLR8R Magazine March 2002 COVER STORY "There are split-second hesitations and stop-on-a-dime groove changes, and moments when the structural grid disappears completely ... living, breathing music, not a lab exercise or some slapdash "enhancement" of electronica" PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER March 2002 "the alpha and omega of nu-jazz, broken beat, or whatever you want to call it...they are still coaxing its malleable boundaries into new configurations and alloys...Jazzanova has produced a definitive album that spans genres, timezones and moods, but remains distinctively and effortlessly their own. Others will have to keep on chasing" ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM March 2002 "Jazzanova could very well become the next big electronic act, following in the footsteps of Kruder & Dorfmeister and Thievery Corporation" BILLBOARD April 2002 "a stellar journey through hip hop, afro-funk, disco and more... Those only familiar with Jazzanova's more straight-ahead dance floor friendly remix work should be pleasantly surprised at the depth of material on In Between" ALTERNATIVE PRESS May 2002 Simply superb. Blues & Soul, spring 2002 full of the grooves youd expect. Future Music, spring 2002 it really has to be heard to be believed .a soul-shaking reminder of just how relevant jazz can be. Ministry, spring 2002 Berlins finest understand the need to touch your heart as well as move your head. A journey, I think they call it. Seven, spring 2002 the production is immaculate, the vibe is fresh and the next track is always unexpected. Inspired. Jockey Slut, spring 2002 Older press quotes:
"Though their recordings are scarce ... they set a gold standard rarely seen in late Nineties dance."
Alongside label peers Rainer Trüby, Jazzanova are the heart of a new European sensibility in dance beats...
Die Jazzanova-Remixe ... setzen erneut Standards der hohen Remix-Kunst.
"... they light a musical tinderbox"
"the speed jazz kings!"
"...siehe da, die anwesende Hipster-Internationale rastet aus"
"'Caravelle' sorgt gerade für internationalen Coffee-Table-Talk"
"...this is scarce but well worth the search. Those masters of the future jazz lick, Jazzanova, take on for all seasons in soulful style. One of the best fusions of all the disparate elements of club music yet."
"Jazzanova...showing us Brits how it should be done."
"Die feinen Sounds sind nicht unbemerkt an den prominenten Gehörgängen von U.F.O., Roy Davis Jr. oder Rockers HiFi vorbeigerauscht. Jazz-Papst Gilles Peterson zählt ansonsten zu den größten Fans der Jazzanova-Platte"
"Jazzanova...die deutschen Kruder und Dorfmeister..."
"...die Berliner DJs von Jazzanova...bescheren uns zur Zeit eine nagelneue Tanzmusik."
"Jazzanova once again prove themselves to be world class producers"
"Jazzanova chuck every aspect of funk into an unlikely melting pot of sounds and emerge with something so sensual, so coolly groovemungous"
"unadulterated future jazz brilliance"
"Die Jungs haben in den letzten zwei Jahren einen eigenen Standard gesetzt ... " "Caravelle" was in many 12inch best of lists of the year 98 - Trax Magazine, DJ Magazine, Muzik a.m.o. - as well as in DJ best of lists of 98 (Ashley Beedle, LTJ Bookem, Carl Craig, Gilles Peterson, Rainer Trüby a.o.) |
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4 Hero "We Who Are Not As Others" Jazzanova Mix (Talkin Loud) |
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