Name: Wonderland - Gabriel Ferrandini : 5 Jeff Mills and the Zanza 22
Brand: Jeff Mills

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AXCD057

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-22

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Standard:20

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656793294579

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Jeff Mills

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

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Axis

American techno label Axis, founded by Jeff Mills in New York in 1992, has been a driving force in the electronic music scene for decades. With an unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories, Axis has become synonymous with innovation and quality.

Under the visionary leadership of Jeff Mills, *Axis* has consistently delivered groundbreaking releases that have shaped the course of techno music. Known for its distinctive blend of raw energy and futuristic soundscapes, the label's catalog is a testament to its uncompromising artistic vision.

Over the years, *Axis* has nurtured and showcased some of the most influential artists in electronic music. From established pioneers to emerging talents, each artist on the roster brings their unique perspective and creative prowess to the table. The label's dedication to fostering talent ensures a constant stream of fresh and exciting music.

Jeff Mills (aka "The Wizard") is an American techno DJ, composer, producer, and recording artist based in Detroit, Michigan. Known for his relentless pursuit of hardness in music and stripped-down DJ sets, Mills has gained international recognition as one of the most pioneering names in techno. He has performed for audiences worldwide in both club and art spaces. In addition to his successful career as a performer, Mills also runs his own label, Axis, along with several sublabels. He is married to Yoko Uozumi.

Throughout Wonderland, it is not hard to hear how Mills displays more of his relationships with Jazz, Italo Disco, Samba, and his long, but discreet history with composing more structured works like classical arrangements and film soundtracks.

But at a closer distance, we hear the path that lend to projects like early Underground Resistance w/ Mike Banks (Nation2Nation and World to World Eps), The Beneficiaries w/ renowned Poet Jessica Care Moore and Detroit Techno elder Eddie Fowlkes, Tomorrow Comes The Harvest w/ Afro Beat creator Tony Allen and the many other collaborations throughout his career. Here, we not only hear his handy work on percussion, but also the keys (piano, organ and synth solos shed light on just how deep his diversity runs.

The Zanza Project celebrates the spirit of life. It’s an accumulation of feelings translated down into melodies and harmonies that reflect a particular view about the World and Space we music lovers occupy. The masterplan of it was and still remains to create a band, a collective mixture of Jazz, Latin Jazz and Electronic Music musicians under the moniker of Zanza. Which in Islam means “most beautiful”. The numeric reference: “22” refers to the year in which this new music is created and presented. Live performances are a large part of the way compositions were created so that the players could learn, rehearse and translate the compositions in live presentations.

Wonderland - Gabriel Ferrandini : 5 Jeff Mills and the Zanza 22

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