Hi friends!
This week’s 5 selections are:
Aquarialistical Seduction Vol.1 - Byron the Aquarius (TALK NOI$E ENTERTAINMENT, 2025)
#Deep House #Jazz
Byron the Aquarius is one of those names you trust without second thought. The Alabama-born producer, pianist, and DJ pours rich, soulful depth into everything he touches. He’s part of that wave of artists keeping the deep house and broken beat traditions alive while bringing in a musical depth rooted in live instrumentation. No idea why his latest album is flying under the radar—it’s jazzy, deep, transcendental, nostalgic, and futuristic all at once.
The Need of Love - Earth, Wind & Fire (Warner Bros. Records, 1971)
#Psychedelic Soul #Funk #Free Jazz
The first albums of Earth, Wind & Fire are so raw, spiritual, and socially conscious. Very different to what the band was later well-known for. Deep in the fusion of jazz, funk, soul, African rhythms, The Need of Love leans into that spiritual side with spoken word passages and a more introspective tone. It also features Jean and Doug Carn, whose vocals and Hammond organ work add a cosmic layer to the journey.
Horse Meat Disco Presents Disco & Boogie from Brazil Vol.1 - VA (Mr Bongo, 2025)
#Disco #Samba #Boogie
As a big fan of Brazilian music and any boogie arranged by Lincoln Olivetti, I’m also into compilations like Brazilian Brooklyn Beats (Mr. Bongo) and Ed Motta’s Too Slow To Disco Brasil. This latest curation by the London-based DJ collective brings together usual suspects like Jorge Ben, Marcos Valle, Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti, Zé Carlos, and Carlos Bivar. It’s a sunny, feel-good blend that captures the spirit of a place where music is part of everyday life.
CCPP - C.C.P.P. (Flamophone, 1975)
#Jazz-Rock #Jazz-Funk
French jazz fusion from four elite session musicians—Ceccarelli, Chantereau, Padovan, and Pezin. Crisply executed, with that unmistakable mid-70s studio polish—dry drums, round basslines, and tightly arranged keys—it never saw wide commercial exposure, which likely kept it away from the light for decades. A hidden gem for fans of library music and funk alike.
Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks - Brian Eno With Daniel Lanois & Roger Eno (EG / Polydor, 1983)
#Ambient
After reaching the peak of atmospheric stillness with the unmatched Ambient 4/On Land, probably my favorite Brian album, he released this work, originally written for For All Mankind, a documentary by Al Reinert about the Apollo program. And really, what’s more ambient than attempting to recreate an experience in outer space? While most of the album feels soothing and secure, some tracks delve into darker, more mysterious realms, with strange noises suggesting the presence of something unknown.
That’s all for this week. I hope you enjoyed the selections.
Have a great weekend!
Stay groovy,
Dudier
