Concord Jazz has announced London Brew, a new album inspired by Miles Davisā Bitches Brew. Due out on 2xLP, 2xCD, and digitally March 31, it was recorded at Paul Epworthās The Church Studios in London by a dozen of contemporary UK jazz musicians, including Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Tom Skinner, and more. Check out the trailer and first single, Garciaās āMiles Chases New Voodoo in the Church,ā below.
Of the new song, Garcia said in a press release:Ā
The group was assembled by producer and guitarist Martin Terefe and executive producer Bruce Lampcov to perform a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bitches Brew; when it was canceled due to the pandemic, they summoned the musicians to The Church in December 2020 to create an improvisatory work inspired by the album. The group was rounded out by Benji B, Raven Bush, Theon Cross, Tom Herbert, Nikolaj Torp Larsen, Dave Okumu, Nick Ramm, and Dan See.
In a statement on the source material, Shabaka Hutchings said:Ā