A 7 track crossover jazz album (38m 8s) — released February 12th 2021 on Jazz re:freshed
Jazz re:freshed is proud to present the Sophmore album from saxophonist Marcus Joseph.
The album moves between genres from spiritual jazz to hip-hop and features contemporary UK JAZZ luminaries such as Sheila Maurice-Grey (Kokoroko), Nathaniel Cross (Moses Boyd Exodus), Tony Kofi, Ife Ogunjobi (Ezra Collective), Theon Cross (Sons of Kemet), and is produced by Eddie Nache Hick (Sons of Kemet).
Hailing from Leicester and of Afro-Caribbean descent, Joseph started playing clarinet at the age of seven. He originally gained airplay on BBC1Xtra as a hip-hop DJ and MC. He was subsequently inspired to pick up the saxophone and study jazz at universities in Leeds, London and New Orleans. Never one to be bound by location, he spent a period of time living in Barcelona.
He has since played at landmark events such as Love Supreme and We Out Here.
Marcus has supported the likes of Oscar Jerome, Blue Lab Beats as well as The Blackbyrds and has also worked with such luminaries as Dennis Rollins, Arun Ghosh, Dave O'Higgins, Abram Wilson, Gary Crosby and Eska.
His work has been supported by Tom Robinson (6Music) and, his new album released on Jazz re:freshed, is a warm fusion of jazz, reggae, hip-hop and contemporary music.
What a great set of tracks. Wicked line-up too. Title track and Morning Affirmation are doing it for me on first listen. Dead certs for inclusion in the Illicit Grooves Show playlists. - Illicit Grooves DJ
Love It! - DJ Gilla Worldwide FM/Balamii
beautiful album - just what we need at the moment!!!! - Basic Soul DJ
Morning Affirmation - Further Infusion DJ
Another quality release. Definitely going to be supporting on my show. - Kevin Beadle DJ
Fresh and vibrant. Beyond The Dome is sublime. Morning Affirmation so soulful - will deffo support on radio - DJ Laani Worldwide FM
Love this! Will play on my next Netil Radio show - Heather Wall, DJ Netil Radio