About this item

London-based Aketi Ray are all-acoustic dub-jazz dons that blend double bass, drums, upright piano, horns and percussion into original compositions rooted in post-independence Jamaican instrumental traditions. Their sound also weaves in Ethiopian jazz, West African percussion, US jazz influences and UK Steppas vibes. Here they join up with German duo Hidden Sequence, regulars on the likes of Mosaic and Lempuyang. 'Call On His Name' is flute lead and liquid dub, 'Time Is Now' has a mystic quality and moody sax lead, then 'Sinai' brings slowly unfurling melodies and lovely woodblock hits that echo away to infinity. Alternate versions on the flip make this a timeless excursions into endless dub depths.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Jazz, dub and Ethiopian influences collide inna spectacular display of poised muscianship and a deep understanding of reggae's lilting dynamics. An intriguing and well executed project.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
Call On His Name (dub)
Time Is Now (dub)
Sinai (dub)

Side 2
Call On His Name
Time Is Now
Sinai