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Dear Motéma Friends.... Summer is here and we are truly thrilled to share our three most recent releases. Each a shining gem, and each a deeply personal, moving, and masterful musical journey. Read on to enjoy the music!
Yours always, with love and good vibes – Jana Herzen & Team Motéma
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JIHYE LEE ORCHESTRA
INFINITE CONNECTIONS
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On May 31, Korean-born, Brooklyn-based, composer, arranger, and conductor JIHYE [jee-hey] LEE released her 3rd orchestral album to glowing reviews in top publications worldwide including 4-star Editors Pick's in Downbeat and the Financial Times, and a nomination for the prestigious German Critics' Award! All this confirming her reputation as one of the most creative and dynamic large-ensemble leader/composers in jazz today. With the deeply personal, and thoroughly exciting INFINITE CONNECTIONS, Lee fuses traditional Korean rhythms with contemporary orchestral jazz to explore themes of identity, culture, womanhood, and the very cycle of life. Ambrose Akinmusire plays two great features!
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Watch the Jihye Lee Orchestra track "Surrender" in the studio with special guest Ambrose Akinmusire
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STEFON HARRIS + BLACKOUT
SONIC CREED (VOLUME II): LIFE SIGNS
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Experience the first new music from vibes master Stefon Harris since his masterwork SONIC CREED was named Album of the Year of 2018 by WBGO and UK VIBE advised: "If you only buy one jazz album this year, make it this one"!
LIFE SIGNS, mentioned in his May 2024 DownBeat cover feature, includes: unreleased gems from the 2018 Sonic Creed sessions with features by Regina Carter, Elena Pinderhughes & Mike Moreno; an exquisite solo version of Stevie Wonder's "You and I"; and Stefon's beautiful new ballad "I Know Love."
Watch the first episode of Stefon's 'Life Signs 'Inside Track' video series below, and be sure to follow his socials to see the next installments!
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Stefon is gearing up to release his revolutionary ear training software in 2025 with a new SH & BlackOut album featuring, and dedicated to, the great Casey Benjamin. Casey is most sorely missed and we send deep condolences to all who loved him!!
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“I wrote this in tribute to my Mama who carried me and has supported me in every step of my life, and to tribute mothers everywhere for their selfless devotion to the next generation.”
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Awa Sangho – "The Golden Voice of Mali"
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Born in the desert of Mali, and having lived in Bamako, Abidjan, Paris, New York City, and now the San Francisco Bay Area, Awa is an 'Afropolitan' who's performed with Salif Keita, Ali Farka Toure, Oumou Sangare, Manu Dibango, Amadou & Mariam and Les Amazon D'Afrique. Her star as a solo artist began to rise with her masterful debut album on Motéma, ALA TA. The tender, chill, yet deeply grooving Afrobeat masterwork, Mama! is the first single from a fantastic new Sangho’s album coming in 2025! Be sure to follow Awa's Socials to stay in the know as this story develops.
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SHUTEEN ERDENEBAATAR QUARTET
WINS 2024 GERMAN JAZZ PRIZE: "ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR"!!
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After making history earlier this year when her debut album RISING SUN won a MÖNGÖN MOD (Silver Tree) award for 'Best Musical Work' in her home country of Mongolia – the first time a jazz project ever to attain that honor – on April 18th, she went on to win the prestigious German Jazz Prize for Ensemble of the Year. Other great news for Shuteen, who debuted on Motéma in Sept 22, is her signing with the ACT AGENCY and a new collaboration with fellow ACT artist, Jakob Mans. Shuteen has three albums with different projects in the works for 2025 and 2026. Follow her socials to keep up with the action!
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Watch the quartet wow the crowds at Jazz Ahead 2024
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GERI ALLEN | KURT ROSENWINKEL
A LOVESOME THING
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Recorded in 2012, this instant classic reveals the sublime rapport between two of the most beloved and innovative improvisers in jazz. Produced by Kurt Rosenwinkel and Jana Herzen with Associate Producer, Ora Harris (Geri's long-time manager) in tribute to the great Geri Allen. Released in collaboration with Rosenwinkel's Berlin-based Heartcore Records.
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To learn more read the fine feature articles in
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DEJOHNETTE • GRENADIER • MEDESKI • SCOFIELD
HUDSON
DELUXE EDITION [WITH BONUS TRACKS]
A deluxe digital reissue of the jazz/rock supergroup Hudson's acclaimed 2017 album, now with 2 new bonus tracks: a radio edit of their reggae-fied "Lay Lady Lay," and a searing version of the Hendrix classic "Castles Made of Sand," feat. soulful vocals by DeJohnette and a smoking guitar feature from Sco!
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Featuring GERI ALLEN • GREGORY PORTER • LAKECIA BENJAMIN • CHARNETT MOFFETT • JOEY ALEXANDER • RANDY WESTON • BEN WENDEL TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON • MELISSA ALDANA • MONTY ALEXANDER • • MARK GUILIANA • ARTURO O'FARRIL • DONNY MCCASLIN • PEDRITO MARTINEZ • FLAMENKORA • DAVID MURRAY • ARTURO O’FARRILL • THE ROYAL BOPSTERS • PLAYING FOR CHANGE • JANA HERZEN • JAIMEO BROWN'S TRANSCENDENCE • BABATUNDE LEA • DEVA MAHAL • MARC CARY • GILAD HECKSELMAN • KARRIN ALLYSON • RENE MARIE...
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