Ropeadope

One of my all time favorite music collectives, jazzanova, is back (finally!) with their first new album since their ropeadope debut 7 years ago for their new recording, Of All The Things, Jazzanova worked with several different and equally distinct voices. Leon Ware, soul legend and writer/producer of Marvin Gaye's I Want You, covers - together with Dwele (soloist for Common and Kayne West) - his own song, "Rockin' You Eternally" from 1981. With Phonte (Little Brother), Jazzanova returns to their hip hop roots on "Look What You're Doin' To Me" and "So Far From Home." Other guests include Paul Randolph from Detroit, Ben Westbeech from London, Thief, Pedro Martins, Bembe Segue, and José James from Minneapolis - who recently released his debut album on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood label. There is a lot of soul, life and depth in this music, and those who have followed Jazzanova's path know that their interest in exploring new productions keeps on growing. listen to some here, buy it here.