Vinyl Dharma - Infidelity

It was late April when we first had our hands on Ricky Inch’s “CLAZZ”, an eight-piece compilation that provided us our daily dose of soulful, jazzy, and classy deep house music! In that magnificent release, we first heard the “Ricky Inch & Golden Tony Jazzy Treatment” of Vinyl Dharma’s “Infidelity”. However, just last June 16, Cromarti Records spawned a new release that catered four exciting renditions of “Infidelity”, in which three came from Ricky Inch, and one from Hernan Cerbello.

Infidelity (Ricky Inch Back in 77 Mix)

As many would agree, the staple of this release is once again jazz-infused deep house music, but in this track, we get to hear defined vintage sounds from Inch. For the Back in 77 mix, Ricky Inch incorporates some elements from the disco era like the walking bassline and the swaying strings to his trademark style.

Infidelity (Ricky Inch Soulful Dub)

This next one is a remix that organic house music enthusiasts would enjoy. Groovy bass-work, soulful guitar solos, hip percussion, and sedative piano chords-- this Soulful dub from Ricky Inch definitely brings out the true essence of the music!

Infidelity (Ricky Inch Ambie Dub)

So we already have a disco-esque and soulful versions from Ricky Inch, and for the third, an ambient-oriented version for the beach or for your chill out sessions. This Ambie Dub relies heavily on warm pads, chilled synth-work as well as tropical-themed percussion-- this is how Ricky Inch does chill out music.

Infidelity (Hernan Cerbello We Used To Dub)

Hernan Cerbello is not a new name anymore. Actually, his sound has been spreading far and wide reaching record labels that include Anjunadeep. For this release, Hernan kicks off this remix with lush and disco-rendered sounds topped with infectious vocal dubs.

We finally get to experience highly-sophisticated music once again from Ricky Inch! With more than ten years of background in the deeper side of house music, there is without a doubt that we can expect more wonders from him in the near future!

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D' Flower feat. Vlada - Deep in Love

We drift deeper once again into the sound, now to a familiar territory-- a territory where jazz music blends perfectly with four-by-four music. This time around, we take a look at one of the works of Ivan Boyarkin, a remarkable Russian producer who has dedicated himself to the creation of soothing and soulful sounds of saxophone-injected melodies. It is of much pleasure that we present to you his 2009 D' Flower release, "Deep in Love" featuring Vlada on vocals.

This very Romantic and suave release spawned three tracks: the original mix, the Unica Lovin' Deep Remix, and the Instrumental Mix.

Take time to choose the version that perfectly fits yourself. At least one of the three is the soundtrack of your inner self-- all you have to do is listen . . .

D' Flower

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Simon Grey & Dave Storm ft. Nathalie Dorra- Signs

A couple of weeks ago, we were able to listen to the "Clazz EP"-- a special compilation made by Estonian producer, Ricky Inch-- and was released under Ceremony Records. This time around, we take a look at a fresh vocal release from the label: "Simon Grey & Dave Storm ft. Nathalie Dorra - Signs", with remixes from Deep Josh, Pete Gust & Lefthander, and Ricky Inch.

Signs (Original Mix)

German producer Simon Grey and label A&R manager Dave Storm kicks off a suave and jazzy track, "Signs" with Nathalie Dorra as vocalist. If you are a person who enjoys listening to funky anthems, mellow melodies, jazzy basslines, and soulful vocals, then you'll do good with this release!

Signs (Deep Josh Dub Mix)

Deep Josh also takes remix duties for "Signs" and here we have it, a warmer rendition of the track. The bustling percussions also are something to look forward to in this remix! 

Signs (Pete Gust & Lefthander Remix)

Pete Gust & Lefthander worked together to produce a downbeat and lounge version of the original. The Pete Gust & Lefthander remix caters emotionally-drawn piano melodies and a very suave guitar solo-- pretty impressive.

Signs (Ricky Inch Remix)

As always, Ricky Inch never fails to amaze his listeners with his juicy and bouncy jazz-infused sound! This remix is the opposite of the former remix because we get to hear upbeat and groovy basslines on this one. Aside from that, the filtered chords, guitar samples, and piano breakdowns bring the whole piece to perfection.

Amazing release right here. . .

Ceremony Records • Simon Grey • Dave Storm • Deep Josh • Pete Gust • Lefthander • Ricky Inch

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Ricky Inch presents CLAZZ

Music genres evolve— yes, they do— but their evolution does not spell out obsoleteness. Take jazz music for instance, it has been made audible to human ear since the early 1910s; however, we still hear the genre and its renditions at present age. Going much more specific, one of the very noticeable effects of jazz, with touches of funk and soul music, is its heavy influence on deep house music.

Estonia-based house producer Ricky Inch is one of the genre’s new leading emissaries. We first heard his name on my review on his remix on Dezza’s Good, which was released under Nellie Recordings weeks ago, but he’s on the hot spot once again.

As one of the key members of Ceremony/ Cabrio Records, Ricky Inch releases CLAZZ, an eight-track compilation of his jazzy picks, including his very own crafts on the label.

CLAZZ is a chalk full of unadulterated jazz elements, from the ever-soulful saxophone solos as heard from Rain Before by D’Flower to seemingly walking basslines from Ricky Inch’s Jazz Maniac and Äzzy Groovee, and Vinyl Dharma’s Infidelity (Ricky Inch & Golden Tony Jazzy Treatment), while Elastic Sound’s TechJazz (Ricky Inch Remix) having both!

We also get to hear fuzzy guitar leads and hushed piano keys from Long Way (Ksky Chilin Mix) by the MHB Crew. Adding a vocal edge to the release, Kyka’s Feelin Good does the job with its Matisyahu-like vocal hooks and beach-drenched feel. But if you’re looking for a much more ambient track akin to the ones from Café del Mar while still having a pinch of brass instrument samples, then Les Rues Du Jazz, a track from St. Maarten, is for you!

Jazz is class—that is all you need to know.

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Track list:

1 Ricky Inch - Jazz Maniac 08:12

2 MHB Crew - Long Way (Ksky Chillin remix) 06:46

3 Elastic Sound - TechJazz (Ricky Inch remix) 08:09

4 D'Flower - Rain Before 05:52

5 Vinyl Dharma - Infidelity (Ricky Inch & Golden Tony Jazzy Treatment) 08:41

6 Kyka - Feelin' Good 07:24

7 Ricky Inch - Azzy Groove 07:40

8 St Maarten - Les Rue Du Jazz 6:26

Ricky Inch • Ceremony/ Cabrio Records

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