Back catalogue: Jazz

Review: Enji's music unobtrusively blends her Mongolian heritage with modern jazz, creating a sound that's both grounded and innovative. Her voice, deeply rooted in Mongolian tradition, effortlessly carries the weight of her cultural history while exploring new sonic territories, perhaps reflecting location of its creation, Barcelona. Collaborating with musicians like Elias Stemeseder and Robert Landfermann, her compositions gain depth and richness, with every track offering intricate arrangements that highlight her vocal prowess and emotional clarity. 'Ulbar' stands out, capturing the quiet beauty of a sunsetiits vivid, fleeting nature reflecting the transient moments Enji often sings about. In 'Much,' there's a sense of bittersweet nostalgia, urging the listener to slow down and appreciate the fleeting nature of time. On 'Ergelt,' Enji explores themes of memory and identity, her lyrics contemplating the distance between past and present with quiet introspection. Her ability to balance both traditional Mongolian folk elements and contemporary jazz creates a sound that's both unique and accessible. Enji's music is a reflection of her own journeyimoving between Mongolia and Germany, tradition and modernity, embracing multiple cultural identities, weaving a rich, textured world of sound that's constantly evolving.

Review: The Excursion's 1968 album Night Train, led by organist Jerry Allen, fuses jazz, mod and beat influences into a distinctive sound that has stood the test of time. Featuring a cover of the evergreen gem 'Green Onions,' the record epitomises the musical energy of its era and though relatively obscure at the time, it has since gained cult status among collectors. Original vinyl pressings are now rare and highly prized as its unique blend of styles and period charm make Night Train a standout release in British jazz history, which was ever shifting in the 1960s.