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Dance, No One's Watching is an ode to the sacred, yet joyous act of dancing, an album that musically guides you through a night out in the city, from the opening of possibilities as a new evening spans out ahead, to dawn’s final hours as the night comes to a close.

Written during a blistering 2023 which saw Ezra Collective tour the world, and become the first jazz act to win the Mercury Prize, Dance, No One's Watching is a documentation of the many dance floors they encountered. From London to Chicago, Lagos to Sydney, dance and rhythm connect us. These songs are a testament to that spirit.

The album was recorded at Abbey Road studios, where the band was surprised by a group of close friends and family, turning the sessions into a live communal celebration of love, music, and dancing.

Dance, No One's Watching is a record that speaks to the unifying power of dance. Set for release in September 2024, it is a powerful and distinctive addition to a catalogue that continues to blaze a bold new trail in contemporary British music.

STAFF COMMENTS

Millie says: Ezra Collective created some big boots for themselves to fill with their sublime last album. We’ve collectively at the shop been huge fans since their first EP landed six years ago now. Watching them succeed and shape the direction of the jazz scene has been truly inspiring, they’ve honed their sound over the years with a self-assured confidence that we love to see.

It’d be amiss of me not to mention the shining star on the album, Yazmin Lacey and her feel good vocals on ‘“God Gave Me Feet For Dancing”, surely everybody's favourite track?
Elsewhere “Ajala” provides the quicker step and “Everybody” has the building optimism that hits you in the chest.

‘Dance, No One’s Watching’ gives us a reason to take the weight of the world off our shoulders momentarily to enjoy music, a thing that unites people, and just feel the joy in our bodies - and more importantly, dance!

TRACK LISTING

1. Intro
2. The Herald
3. Palm Wine
4. God Gave Me Feet For Dancing (feat. Yazmin Lacey)
5. Ajala
6. The Traveller
7. N29
8. No One's Watching Me (feat. Olivia Dean)
9. Hear My Cry
10. Shaking Body
11. Expensive
12. Streets Is Calling (feat. M.anifest & Moonchild Sanelly)
13. Why I Smile
14. Have Patience
15. Everybody