V.A. - Marie Claire "Belle De Jour"

CD Tracklisting

1. Koop "Summer Sun" (Album Version)
2. Minus 8 "Runaway"
3. Victor Davies "Better Place "
4. DePhazz "You Stayed"
5. Joseph Malik "I Don't Want"
6. Wei Chi "Heaven"
7. Jazzanova "No Use"
8. Victor Davies "Spirit"
9. Minus 8 "Bossanova Feeling"
10. Daniel Magg "Last Samba"
11. DePhazz "Belle De Jour"
12. Underwolves "Stay Awhile"
13. Koop "Tonight"
14. Les Gammas "Outra Vida"

This CD will put you in a very, very good mood - guaranteed. We've selected 14 of the most beautiful, cutting edge modern club Jazz, Easy Listening, Bossa Nova and Latin tracks around. Swing through the day with Victor Davies, De-Phazz, Joseph Malik and Wei Chi, or chill out in the evening with Jazzanova, The Underwolves, Les Gammas and Minus 8. ‘Belle De Jour' from marie claire and Compost is the perfect soundtrack for the perfect day.

1. Koop "Summer Sun" (Album Version)
The Swedish duo Koop (Magnus Zingmark and Oscar Simonsson) bring some relaxed Swing and Bossa Nova to the fold with some of their fantastic electronic sounds. The impressive ‘Summer Sun' turns every season into summer time.

Koop Longplayer:
"Sons Of Koop" (Grå)
"Walz For Koop" (JCR)

Koop Pressquotes:
‘Already a cult item among the jazz dance underground, their second album is a delight………highly infectious…'(The Observer)
‘a wonderful though hopelessly romantic record' (Mixmag)

2. Minus 8 "Runaway"
Swiss producer and DJ Robert Jan Meyer (aka Minus 8) has a masters degree in architecture - but instead of creating skyscrapers he creates soundscapes. It's obvious he made the right decision and in a true Bossa Nova style he creates an optimism and energy that no one should miss.

Minus 8 Longplayer:
"Elysian Fields" (Compost)
"Minuit" (Compost)

Minus 8 Pressquotes:
Die Lounge wird herbeizitiert, die Sicht auf den Strand ist frei und von tropischen Früchten eingerahmt, dann aber wieder ist man in der Stadt, Jazz-Rhythmen erinnern an urbane Musikräume. ..." (De Bug)
"In fact, every track is a winner, with all manner of rhythms and quality musicianship running throughout. Needless to say, it's gonna be at the front of my collection for a long while." (7 Magazine)

3. Victor Davies "Better Place"
Victor Davies is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from London, who captures the sounds of Latin, Jazz, Folk and Soul. The versatility and spirit of his soft voice and distinctive guitar are totally intriguing.

Victor Davis Longplayer:
"Sound Of The Samba" (JCR)
"Victor Davis" (JCR)
"Remixes" (JCR)

Victor Davis Pressquotes:
"On a sweltering summer day the Latin percussion and consummate guitar work would have even the most grim northerner admitting a passing association with someone from 'down south'..." (Update Magazine)
"...an exquisite slice of summery acoustic soul...'Lady Luck' confirms Victor Davies as a true talent." (Echoes Magazine)

4. De-Phazz "You Stayed"
About six years ago producer Pit Baumgartner began gathering like-minded musicians. As De-Phazz, they mix dub, soul and jazz with chanson, pop and latin rhythms and create a tasty music cocktail. The gentle voice of Pat Appleton revives the last rendezvous with the track ‘You Stayed'.

De-Phazz Longplayer:
"Detunized Gravity" (Mole)
"Godsdog" (Mole)
"Death By Chocolate" (Universal Jazz)
"Daily Lama" (Universal Jazz)
"Plastic Love Memory" (Mole)

De-Phazz Pressquotes:
Heiße Sommernächte auf Terrassen mit fantastischem Meerblick, sich träge drehende Ventilatoren und glitzernden Spiegelkugeln kommen einem beim hören von De-Phazz unweigerlich in den Sinn. Hier wird mal wieder bewiesen wie schön und elegant Musik klingen kann. Sophisticated, cool and swinging... (sound.de)

5. Joseph Malik "I Don't Want"
Joseph Malik started out as a producer and DJ in Scotland in the early 90's. Today, he is internationally renowned for his unique singer/songwriter talent. Lively beats and his wonderful, soulful voice make "I Don't Want" a true listening experience.

Joseph Malik Longplayer:
"Diverse" (Compost)

Joseph Malik Pressquotes:
"The production is fantastic, as is the songwriting. He Is like the perfect cross between Marvin Gaye and Nick Drake. Bravo" (XLR8R)

6. Wei Chi "Heaven"
Behind the Wei Chi project stands Raoul Walton. Bassist Raoul was part of the New York Jazz scene for many years and today he runs his own record label in Munich. The singer Merid Osterman provides the authentic Brazillian feel to this song.

7. Jazzanova "No Use"
Jazzanova are just as welcome at the Montreaux Jazz-Festival, as they are at some sweaty warehouse party. The Berlin based DJ and producer collective have been delivering top class remixes for all the big dance names for many years. Nobody else

Jazzanova Longplayer:
"Remixes 1997 - 2000" (JCR)
"In Between" (JCR)

Jazzanova Pressquotes:
"...One of the best fusions of all the disparate elements of club music
yet." (Ben Wilcox in Straight No Chaser)
"... they light a musical tinderbox" (The Face, UK)
"a very fertile musical world" (Time Out New York)
"Jazzanova, die überirdischen Spielmeister der Verflechtung
stilübergreifender Genres." (De:Bug)

8. Victor Davies "Spirit"
see above...

9. Minus 8 "Bossanova Feeling"
see above...

10. Daniel Magg "Last Samba"
Daniel Magg first discovered his passion for electronic music ten years ago in a record store in Friedrichshafen. He started to DJ and soon took over control at one of the clubs in his hometown while playing alongside the big names on the international

Daniel Magg Longplayer:
"Facets" (Compost)

11. De-Phazz "Belle De Jour"
see above...

12. The Underwolves "Stay A While"
This London based band is the brainchild of two musicians and producers: Ned Kelly and Professor Stretch. They caused a stir five years ago with their debut single - is it possible to say "Stay A While" any better than singer Madeleine on this disarming ballad?

The Underwolves Longplayer:
"Under Your Sky" (JCR)
" Under Your Sky Remixes " (JCR)

The Underwolves Pressquotes:
"Lost leftfield classic finally gets out. ...Under Your Sky still sounds fresh and that's down to the Underwolves Ned and Stretch' timeless songwriting and grooves. ...a debut with its eyes on the Mercury prize." (Ministry)
"By mixing up live instruments, great vocal performances and Eastern exoticism with their on-point programming techniques, this album has everything it needs to be a modern classic." (XLR8R)

13. Koop "Tonight"
see above...

14. Les Gammas "Outra Vida"
Les Gammas are a perfect team: pianist Jochen Helfert used to play in a Brazillian-jazz combo while drummer Marc Frank was always obsessed by the idea of bringing acoustic and electronic sounds together. Both are talented singers. The track "Outra Vida" is a near perfect track, only improved by the fantastic voice of singer Nina Miranda.

Les Gammas Longplayer:
"Exercices De Styles" (Compost)

Les Gammas Pressquotes:
"...ein Album zwischen Club und Modern Jazz mit reichlich Farbe für Feinschmecker." (Loop)
"Diese Platte hat Seele." (Neue Szene Augsburg)
"...zwei Münchner Musiker verbinden progressiven Jazz mit elektronischen Klängen –ein außerirdisch guter Sound" (SZ)