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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Amazonia, the first track, flawlessly brings together the suaveness of jazz music with the life of the forest that never sleeps. Next up, Kaspar Kochker takes us to the bustling nightlife of Chicago with his sleek and deep Downtown Chicago.

Sink yourself in Kochker’s very own dose of Absinthe, a stunning spectacle with hints of alluring yet hypnotizing melodies - definitely a fine work of a connoisseur. If the first two tracks haven’t given you that buzz, then the Absinthe will.

Share in the musical journey of Kaspar Kochker, and let the music stimulate your senses.

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It was 2007 when the two Russian producers, Eldar Stuff and Bernoulli teamed up to form Technical Lovers. Both producers spent years experimenting and turning knobs to create their own "TL sound". And good enough, Technical Lovers landed on Dezire Records with their release "Hard to Believe/ Lost In" featuring Trox on vocals.

Hard to Believe (Original Mix)

This one is a perfect example of tracks that have that kind of ascending structure; from starting with seemingly gloomy melodies to finishing with a soaring and uplifting climax. Vocals from Trox do complement the upbeat feel of the track, and are also very easy to sing along with.

Hard to Believe (Dezza Remix)

Derek Silvester, half of duo managing Dezire Records, gives a light and a melodious interpretation of Hard to Believe. With feel-good piano vibes and jovial stream of melodies, the Dezza remix is the perfect for listeners who love heartwarming and easy-going tunes.

Hard to Believe (Promonova Remix)

Cheering audiences, big-room chords, hard-kicking beats, haunting vocal hooks, the Russian-based producer, Promonova provides a proper club-friendly version of the track.

Lost In (Original Mix)

The fourth track brings the EP to a close with its emotionally-drenched technical sound. Lost In is subtle, but very meaningful.

Dezire Records celebrates its second release with Hard to Believe/ Lost In. With continued love and support from its fans, the label along with its artists will definitely keep growing.

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I Sing For You (Club Mix)
Cross over infectious and echoing piano melodies with fresh-sounding vocals from a songbird, you'll get a peak-time material like this. I Sing For You serves sun-glazed euphoria straight-up-- surely one of my top picks this year!

I Sing For You (Something Good Remix)
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It's a Finnish-fest right here! These guys, like what I have said, are rapidly redefining the sound of progressive house-- trust me on that.

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With temperature readings reaching thirty-five to thirty-six degrees Celsius, Manila is definitely scorchin' right now. As you leave for your favorite Philippine summer hot-spots like Boracay or Palawan, don't forget to pack with you Justin de Guzman's latest single under DeeperManila Records, "Inevitable".

If you are one of the unfortunate ones who have never visited my country at this time of the year, do not worry, just close your eyes and listen-- let the two versions of Inevitable do the talking.

Call for a chill out session anytime by the sea with Justin's Inevitable (Original Mix), and everything will be fine. The original version caters sun-drenched melodies from the filtered chords to the jazzy basslines-- Inevitable definitely is my summer anthem for 2010!

If you want a much more organic version of the release, then bring Inevitable (Justin's Tropical Dub) with you! There are more percussions, as well as denser basslines and unfiltered piano chords on this one.

Two tracks tailor-made for beach-lounging, Inevitable EP is certainly the release of my Summer.

Justin de Guzman•DeeperManila Records

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