Artist Roster
Laatste Nieuws
Aangenaam Jazz
The track "The Soul Integration" by Monsieur Dubois got selected for the "Aangenaam Jazz..." compilation, an annual cd release meant to promote Jazz to the (Dutch) public. This set of 2 cd's offers a nice mixture of tastes, of upcoming and established jazzartists and...
Remixes and B-sides
For a unique and contrasting take on the original songs from their debut album, Laura Vane & The Vipertones have called upon their 'family' of Soul, Funk and Nu Jazz artists for remixes which will compile the new LP. The group have also been busy throwing out the...
Welcome Pigalle 44
The mark of all great musicians in jazz history is their sense of tradition and progress. Stagnation is the death of jazz, and who would want dead music? - Ornette Coleman. Guitarist Reinier Voet sees his role in gypsy jazz in the same perspective. He doesn’t hide the...
Scallymatic Orchestra plays Jimi Hendrix
"I wish I'd had a chance to play with Jimi. But that's okay - he's playing with Coltrane now." Miles Davis at Hendrix’ funeral, september 1970. Jimi Hendrix passed away 40 years ago, but his music is still relevant and an inspiration to many. Hendrix himself has...
Licks & Brains – The Road Album release
Licks & Brains, one of the Netherlands finest bigbands, is about to release their second album already! Leading Dutch radio deejay Giel Beelen can't stop playing their tunes on Radio6. The album will be released on september 17th and will start with an early...
Diesler – Laura Vane – South Side Morning – Roof Off
Socialbeats, together with Unique Records, are gearing up to release their seventh 7” record in the Best of Seven Series. This latest installment features two artists showcasing their funkiest tunes from their most recent albums. On the A side is Diesler with "South...