Various Artists

• BLACK VINYL LP
• DIE-CUT COVER

Since its 2017 inception, Jazz Is Dead has remained true to its mission of honoring the legacies of their musical heroes through cross generational collaborations. With Jazz Is Dead Series 2, co-founders Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, have delivered an unimpeachable collection of fresh and captivating recordings inspired by jazz’s past, present, and future. The series features new albums from legends Lonnie Liston Smith,Jean Carne, Tony Allen, Henry Franklin,Phil Ranelin,Wendell Harrison, Garrett Saracho, and the modern contemporary Los Angeles based collective Katalyst.

For Remixes JID020, the label has tapped a few of their favorite contemporary artists and producers to offer their own take on the music of Series 2. The album features a variety of dynamic personalities with remixes from London based artists Shabaka Hutchins and Theon Cross, New York tastemaker Melanie Charles, LA based producer Bei Ru, Brazil’s Dj Nyack, Detroit based producer Tall Black Guy, Bay Area producer Mophono and the LA based house duo LO & Diisko.

JID020 earns its place in the Jazz Is Dead catalog as it further celebrates the spirit of collaboration amongst artists young and old. What unites these the DJs, producers, and musicians with the Jazz Is Dead ethos is their unbent dedication to remaining true to their own vibe and sound all the while preserving the energy and feeling of the original recordings.

ARTISTS &TTRACKS

A1 Don't Believe the Dancers (Mophono Remix) ...... TONY ALLEN
A2 Phoenix (Theon Cross Remix) ...... THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
A3 Reflections (Bei Ru Remix) ...... KATALYST
A4 Black Rainbow (Melanie Charles Remix) ......  JEAN CARNE

B1 African Sun (Shabaka Hutchins Remix) ...... HENRY FRANKLIN
B2 Love Brings Happiness (Feat. Kaidi Tatham) [Tall Black Guy Remix] ...... LONNIE LISTON SMITH
B3 Altitude (L.O. & Diisko Remix) ......  GARRETT SARACHO
B4 Running With the Tribe (DJ Nyack Remix) ...... PHIL RANELIN & WENDELL HARRISON