Nicola CONTE – Umoja LP – Far Out
Although he’s probably most associated with the IRMA imprint, nu-jazz mainstay Nicola Conte has also enjoyed a long and prosperous relationship with Joe Davis’ Brazilian-focused Far Out Recordings imprint. Umoja, the bandleader/producer/guitarist’s latest solo album, naturally features some nods to samba-jazz and bossa-nova (the latter being a style he explored a lot in the 90s and noughties), but also nods aplenty to 70s independent spiritual and free-jazz’, cosmic jazz, Afrobeat, jazz-funk and obscure private press soul releases. Laden with fine lead vocals, incredible musicianship and lusciously warming grooves, it’s a retro-futurist set that just screams ‘proper summer listening’.
Label:Far Out
Format: 2xLP
Cat: FARO 239DLP
Released: 30 Jun 23
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Tracklist
Side 1
1. “Freedom & Progress” (feat Zara McFarlane)
2. “Arise” (feat Zara McFarlane)
Side 2
1. “Soul Of The People” (feat Bridgette Amofah)
2. “Heritage”
3. “Flying Circles” (feat Bridgette Amofah)
Side 3
1. “Umoja Unity”
2. “Life Forces” (feat Zara McFarlane)
Side 4
1. “Dance Of Love & Peace” (feat Bridgette Amofah – part 1)
2. “Dance Of Love & Peace” (feat Bridgette Amofah – part 2)
3. “Into The Light Of Love” (feat Miles Sanko)
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