Feature Group: Album of the day

Jose James has a voice from another era – a warm, effortless vintage that works incredibly well on this stunning set of a dozen old school soul cuts. The guest list reads like a who’s who: Ledisi , Christian Scott , Lizz Wright , Erik Trufaz, Aloe Blac and Laura Mvulva all lend their talents. The production is superbly warm and positive – the infectious ‘Feels So Good’ will be impossible to remain seated to, the playful ‘You Know What To Do’ finds James’ throaty delivery working so well with groove while he goes into vocal jazz territory with Mvulva...

Scottish trumpeter Malcolm Strachan is a founder member of top UK funk/jazz-funk band The Haggis Horns as well as an in demand session musician. ‘About Time’ is his debut solo set – a superbly accomplished collection of nine original compositions that are firmly rooted in the classic acoustic modern jazz style typified by the great 60’s and 70’s recordings of the legendary Blue Note Records imprint. The breadth of style on show is impressive, from the Latin vibes of ‘Mitchell’s Landings’ and ‘Better Late Than Never’, the swirling, cinematic feel of ‘Take Me To The Clouds’ and the swagger of...