Name: Starting Today
Brand: Joe Armon-Jones

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BWOOD177LPR

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Black

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New Version Without Gatefold Sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-17

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5060180324216

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Joe Armon-Jones

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Jazz

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Brownswood Recordings

Brownswood Recordings is a British label that was started in 2006 by Gilles Peterson. It originated from the Brownswood Records imprint, which was a side-label of Talkin' Loud (part of Mercury). The label draws inspiration from the Brownswood Basement sessions that Gilles did on his BBC Radio 1 'Worldwide' show. These sessions showcased modern jazz-influenced dancefloor music and continue to inspire newer musicians and producers today. Brownswood Recordings serves as an outlet for artists who are unique or overlooked by other labels, providing them with a space to release their work.

The label also features projects such as Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band and Sonzeira, which are influenced by Cuban and Brazilian music respectively.

With its commitment to showcasing diverse talent and nurturing creativity, Brownswood Recordings has become an influential force in the music industry since its establishment.

Joe Armon-Jones is a talented pianist and producer hailing from London. With his unique blend of jazz, funk, and soul influences, he has quickly made a name for himself in the music industry. Joe's mesmerizing piano skills combined with his innovative production techniques have captivated audiences worldwide. Whether performing live or creating captivating studio recordings, Joe continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a modern-day musician.
Having grown up in a musical household, Joe was exposed to various genres from an early age. This diverse musical upbringing has greatly influenced his sound and artistic vision. Drawing inspiration from jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner, as well as contemporary artists like Flying Lotus and Thundercat, Joe seamlessly fuses traditional jazz elements with electronic beats.
In addition to his solo work, Joe is also known for being part of the influential London-based collective Ezra Collective. As one of the driving forces behind the group's success, he has helped shape their signature sound that effortlessly blends Afrobeat rhythms with jazz improvisation.

This debut album, by prodigious keys player, composer and producer Joe Armon-Jones, is buoyant, celebratory and welcoming. With a background in jazz, he draws from influences in dub, hip-hop and soul. Different traditions are infused and commingled together. Soulful brass arrangements are coloured with carefully-tuned atmospherics; individual flashes of brilliance are bound into the album’s bigger picture. He’s part of London’s young, jazz-influenced music scene. Drawn from that same close-knit circle, the album features the likes of Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia and Oscar Jerome. It’s playing with those – along with Ezra Collective, which he co-founded, and touring with the likes of Ata Kak and Pharoahe Monch – which has honed his playing and grown his ideas. It’s made for a record with an unmistakable depth. He draws on deep musical understanding, making music which is warm and has a feeling of joy. A document of his vision for bringing together his different influences, it’s also a testament to hard-earned, head-turning musical virtuosity.

Starting Today

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