There are no overnight sensations. It takes time to grow, to bloom and ignite something inside listeners. Artists however not on the marlbank radar properly beyond basic name recognition or even that prior to 2021 who certainly cut through and resonated most of all with your favourite daily jazz blog by hearing them on new records, live, or in some cases both are in healthy supply at the moment. We have pared a sampling list down to 10 of the finest. ''New?'' No, these artists haven't all just been born! What's here before you listen? Dazzling multi-instrumentalism from David Mrakpor whether on vibes, guitar or above all piano; brass ballsiness from Young Pilgrims; startling Nordic Cool School flavours from Maridalen; a gloriously fresh and piquant take on bossa nova and samba stylings from Mario Bakuna; a boffin-like guitar dexterity from Tom Ollendorff that lit a fuse; fabulous flow, freebop and beyond from saxist Guido Spannocchi; Toots-like calibre harmonica playing from Ariel Bart; classic-jazz vocals from Samara Joy; an anthemic acumen from Alexei Orechin; and extraordinary percussive rapport and timing courtesy of Minihi. Take a dip:
1 David Mrakpor of Blue Lab Beats
10 Minihi
Ariel Bart, above
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