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SERIES 1 MIXTAPE BY J. ROCC

Jazz Is Dead Series 1 Mixtape, a heady hour-long trip through the nine LPs we released in 2020 and 21 mixed by Beat Junkies Crew founder J. Rocc.

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SERIES 1 REMIXES 010 OUT NOW

Remixes JID010 continues the creative catharsis of an exhilarating new chapter in jazz music. Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad tapped nine iconic creators to reimagine their personal favorites from Jazz Is Dead’s catalogue to-date.

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INSTRUMENTALS 009 OUT NOW

Instrumentals JID009 captures the musical alchemy produced at the Linear Labs Studio by Adrian and Ali and their featured guests: Roy Ayers, Marcos Valle, Gary Bartz & João Donato.

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BRIAN JACKSON 008 OUT NOW

Brian Jackson JID008 is the first full album released by the great man in 20 years and it's a testament to his multifaceted talents that while there are moments throughout that hint at his game-changing history and track record.

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JOÃO DONATO JID007 OUT NOW

João Donato brings his “Sambolero” flavor, now near synonymous with his name, to a new album in the Jazz Is Dead series with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Joāo Donato JID007.

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GARY BARTZ JID006 OUT NOW

The shadow that Gary Bartz casts over the last six decades of progressive Black music, and his continued dedication to same, makes him a logical and very welcome contributor to the Jazz Is Dead label.

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ADRIAN YOUNGE: THE AMERICAN NEGRO OUT NOW

Adrian Younge releases The American Negro, his most important work to date. The album is an unapologetic critique detailing the systemic and malevolent psychology that afflicts people of color.

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THE GUARDIAN: ADRIAN YOUNGE ON THE HISTORY OF RACISM

“I’m sacrificing myself to deliver a message,” says the composer, multi-instrumentalist and now podcast-maker Adrian Younge. “We aren’t aware enough of black history, nor of the integral role black people have played in building America.”

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DOUG CARN JID005 OUT NOW

Doug Carn JID005 helmed by Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, takes his unique and timeless art and places it within the context of a musical culture that has always taken cues from his ‘70s classics.

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AZYMUTH JID004 OUT NOW

On this unique Jazz Is Dead recording with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, the trio once again demonstrates their ability to elevate their collaborators while also showcasing their distinctive sound.

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MARCOS VALLE 003 OUT NOW

This historic collaboration with Jazz Is Dead’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge marks the first time Marcos Valle has recorded music in the U.S. in nearly 50 years

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ROY AYERS JID002

With great pride, we announce a new album with Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and the godfather of neo-soul Roy Ayers: Roy Ayers JID 002.

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LA TIMES: IS JAZZ DEAD?

LA Times spoke with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad to discuss the inaugural release of the Jazz Is Dead label. Read the full article here.

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JAZZ IS DEAD 001 OUT NOW

The inaugural release of Jazz Is Dead is a futuristic nod to the past: a dream come true for two Producers that started their careers DJing and sampling some of the greatest jazz icons.

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BHM 2020: LONNIE LISTON SMITH

We could not have envisioned a more epic night. Katalyst brought the world to life and our very own Loren punctuated the evening with his enrapturing vocals alongside the man of the hour, Lonnie Liston Smith.

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BHM 2020: DIGABLE PLANETS

Three concerts with Digable Planets this past weekend. LA showing major love to Shabazz Palaces, Ladybug Mecca, and Doodle Bug, and the whole crew!

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BHM 2020: BLACK JAZZ RECORDS

There was a glowing full moon over the city, but you already know that nothing could outshine Black Jazz Records all-stars Jean Carne, Doug Carn, Calvin Keys, and Henry “Skipper” Franklin on Sunday night at The Lodge Room.

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BHM 2020: VIBES FROM THE TRIBE

An incredibly special start to our Black History Month celebration with a whole stage full of our musical heroes. It’s not everyday that such greatness comes together.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2020

Jazz Is Dead, now 2 full years old, is picking up steam. We are thrilled to be once again celebrating musical black excellence, we hope you will join us!

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