Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WAHLP026

Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-19

Signed copies

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Supplier GB

Kudos

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5050580817524

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Espen Horne

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Wah Wah 45s

Wah Wah 45s is a genre defying, vinyl cutting, gig loving independent UK label that has been releasing beautiful music since 1999. With a focus on soul, jazz, funk and beyond, the label has established itself as a pioneer in the music industry. Known for their commitment to quality and authenticity, Wah Wah 45s has become synonymous with *innovative artists* and *groundbreaking performances*. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the world of vinyl, this label offers an unparalleled selection of music that will captivate your senses.
Since its inception, Wah Wah 45s has been dedicated to promoting emerging talent and pushing boundaries. The label's roster boasts an impressive lineup of *world-class musicians*, each bringing their unique sound to the table. From soulful melodies to infectious grooves, every release from this label is carefully curated to deliver an unforgettable listening experience.
With a passion for preserving the artistry of physical records, Wah Wah 45s continues to champion the timeless medium of vinyl. Each release is meticulously crafted with attention to detail and pressed onto high-quality vinyl for optimal sound reproduction. Whether you're looking for classic hits or undiscovered gems, this e-commerce website offers an extensive collection of *vinyl records* that will satisfy even the most discerning audiophile.

Newest Listed Items

2023 sees the return of multi-talented Norwegian producer Espen Horne to Wah Wah 45s, after a 24 year hiatus. The man behind the label's very first release, the now seminal Magnetica, never lost his connection with the imprint and has remained very much part of the Wah Wah family, making a comeback this year with his first solo material under his own name since that club classic from 1999.
Back in the spring, the first single from the project, the gorgeous soul-jazz beauty Bakeren, featuring the stunning vocals of Resonators' Faye Houston, quickly found a home on Gilles Peterson's internationally renowned BBC Radio 6 show as well as that of Jazz FM legend Robbie Vincent, Bandcamp Weekly and the Fresh Finds Jazz Spotify playlist.
Following that, Bergen Sunrays, became a weekly fixture on the Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show on BBC 6 Music, with the limited 7-inch of both singles selling out within hours of release.
Next up was the wistful Den Franske Gitaren, a lugubrious soul-jazz piece with drum & bass leanings featuring Bergen based MC and vocalist Aich, which found favour with legends Laurent Garnier and Jazzanova as well as hot Japanese production outfit Dazzle Drums.
This was closely followed by the final single to be taken from the album, the stunning and outspoken vocal jazz waltzer Nada Pode Me Calar (which roughly translates to Nothing Can Shut Me Up!) featuring the sublime talent of Olav Wöllo on vocals and Juno - anotherr big one with Gilles Peterson on Worldwide FM and Deb Grant on BBC 6 Music.
And now the full album, entitled The Anatomy Of Serene Eloquence is available for your aural delectation. Recorded largely during lockdown, the LP is a sophisticated and composed piece of work that sees the Norwegian producer make connections with musicians from across Europe, and some closer to home, to collaborate on this sedate and peaceful collection of songs.
The aforementioned Faye Houston also appears on the soulful, dub flavoured Don't Fall Asleep, a piece of music that explores the feeling of being isolated whilst sharing a mutual love and drive to explore new sonic possibilities.
Elsewhere, Olav Wöllo pops up again too, this time on O Mar E A Lua and once again singing in Portuguese to give this track a certain Tropicalia feel, as Espen explains:
"Olav Wöllo is a close friend, an excellent musician and vocalist, and a capoeira professor here in Bergen. He has spent much of his life living in Brazil and speaks Portuguese fluently. He wrote the lyrics for this tune years ago and had just been waiting for the right collaboration to come along.
We went to his lovely studio out on this remote island, made a massive gyoza meal, had some serious good wine and stayed the whole night to record his vocal harmonies and outspoken lyrics."
The single Bergen Sunrays also appears on the album in instrumental form with featured keys courtesy of London based player Rory More - here entitled Rory's Sunrays. His Lowrey organ adds a more melancholic feel to the track, as it does on the stunning Belle Époque, alongside the ivory work of Eirik Blåsternes - an emotional, contemplative and atmospheric track that was tested and shaped in the eclipse of Covid.
As with Belle Époque, La Psychosomnie is a playful yet explorative cut that examines insomnia, paralysis and hypnosis courtesy of some enigmatic French spoken word spinning around a framework of drums, bass and swirling keys.
And finally, the album offers up an alternative version of the single Den Franske Gitaren, this time featuring Martin Halla, a vocalist out of the Bergen Grieg Jazz Academy and winner of the Norwegian version of The Voice back in 2012! The perfect flip to Aich's more mournful interpretation of this bass and drum future classic.

The Anatomy Of Serene Eloquence

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Discover The Anatomy Of Serene Eloquence by Espen Horne on Wah Wah 45s. A soulful collection of songs featuring collaborations with talented musicians across Europe.