Hyldon & Adrian Younge: Hyldon (Jazz Is Dead 23) (yellow vinyl) LP

Hyldon, Brazil's highly revered vocalist, musician and producer, has partnered with Adrian Younge to create a new psychedelic soul album. The duo, highly inspired by Hyldon's seminal work in the 1960s and 70s, revisits the spirit of this epoch while creating a modern-day classic. Hyldon's unique voice and lyrical depth, combined with Younge's innovative analog production, ensures this album will not be forgotten. "JID023" is one of the last recordings featuring Hyldon's long-time collaborator and friend, the late drummer Ivan "Mamao" Conti of Azymuth. Hyldon, a musical pioneer and early contributor to the "Black Rio" movement is a genius in synthesizing the sounds of MPB, Tropicália, and Black American R&B. His unique voice, coupled with his rich arrangements and laid-back grooves set him apart from the contemporaries of the time. "JID023" is an unexpected, yet remarkable addition to the canon of Brazilian music.