London-based saxophonist and composer and DJ Nubya Garcia, is one of the leading forces behind the resurgence of jazz-influenced sounds in the UK. Raised in a creative environment built by a set of Caribbean parents, her brand of afro-tinged jazz has made her a key component in a string of new and established groups: from work with legendary jungle producer and toaster, Congo Natty, through to her own works as part of the Theon Cross Trio, six-piece Maisha, and the Nérija septet.
Spring 2017 saw her release her first solo project via forward-thinking imprint, Jazz re:freshed. The project — which explores the common ground between progressive jazz, hip hop and soulful, groove led rhythms — has cemented her credentials in UK music. You can grab your copy on Nubya’s 5ive here.
We’re extremely honoured that Nubya is starting her ‘Astral Meditations’ mixtape series which focuses on some of her favourite music – new and old from all over the globe. The first volume features Francis Bebey, Dayme Arocena, United Vibrations, Shabaka and the Ancestors, Alice Coltrane and much more!
Nubya joins us this Thursday at the Jazz Cafe in Camden as part of the Theon Cross Trio and she will also be playing with Joe Armon-Jones and Maxwell Owin. Find out more here.
Tracklist:
Francis Bebey – Sunny Crypt
Shabaka and the Ancestors – Mzwandile
Alice Coltrane ft. Pharoah Sanders – Journey in Satchidananda
Dayme Arocena – Eleggua
United Vibrations – Grow
Jeen Bassa – Time Waves
Theo Croker – Alapa (For Doc)
Dorothy Ashby – Essence of Sapphire
Makaya McCraven – The Jaunt
Eric Lau – Lau’s Lament
Georgia Ann Muldrow – Run Away
Hiatus Kaiyote – Jekyll