London Odense Ensemble - Jaiyede Sessions vol. 2

The second instalment from London Odense Ensemble digs deeper into the group's vision of what modern psychedelic jazz should
sound like. Cut from the same sessions as Jaiyede Sessions vol. 1, released last summer, vol. 2 presents a more nuanced approach to
the material. On this set the ensemble focuses on shorter, layered pieces - travelling from deep spiritual jazz grooves to gorgeous freeflowing minimalism to full-on acid jazz. There's echo-drenched flutes being absorbed into layers of analog synth pads and guitars,
bossa beats and double bass sequences merging with electronics. It’s an intoxicating mélange of sounds and styles, spanning wide
temporal and geographical distances. London Odense Ensemble came together when two of the finest exponents of London's
flourishing jazz scene, flautist and saxofonist Tamar Osborn and keyboard specialist Al MacSween, came over to Denmark to explore
new sounds with Causa Sui's Jakob Skøtt and Jonas Munk, as well as local bass player Martin Rude. For two days the group laid down
grooves and ideas and experimented in the studio, and later the best segments were edited and mixed by Jonas Munk, who took a
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somewhat liberal approach to the mixing process, often dyeing the material with external effects and synthesizers. Jaiyede Sessions
are the kinds of records that defy genre-terms, yet have its own instantly recognizable fingerprint. It carries a unique shared vision
between the players of what modern psychedelic jazz sounds like. bios: Tamar Osborn: Saxophonist, composer and multi-wind
instrumentalist is the creative force behind modal jazz ensemble Collocutor (On The Corner Records). She is a member of the Dele
Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra, performs and collaborates regularly with Sarathy Korwar, Jessica Lauren, Emanative, Ill Considered and
DJ Khalab. Al MacSween: Keyboard player & founding member of Kefaya. Collaborations include American jazz legend Gary Bartz,
Syrian qanun master Maya Youseff, London Community Gospel Choir, Palestinian jazz singer Reem Kelani & kora player Kadialy
Kouyate. Martin Rude: Multi-string instrumentalist & lead singer in Sun River & Edena Gardens with members of Papir & Causa Sui.
Jakob Skøtt: Drummer in Causa Sui with a slew of side projects on El Paraiso, including Chicago Odense Ensemble, as well as being
responsible for the label’s visuals. Jonas Munk: Guitarist in Causa Sui & studio wizard on most releases on El Paraiso. Also works with
a wide palette of electronic music.