Jazz Is Dead 021

The pressing quality is excellent—the groove locks in tight with no static or warping. I’ve been spinning side A nonstop, and the Ghanaian funky soul is so warm and rich through my system. Easily the best new vinyl I’ve bought this month.

The funky Ghana cuts hit hard, but the samba tracks on side B are the real standout. I’ve spun it three times already and the pressing feels solid with zero skips.

The vinyl pressing is dead quiet between tracks, which makes the jump from Ghana’s funky rhythms into Brazil’s psychedelic samba feel seamless. I’ve played it three times today and still catch new layers in the percussion. Exactly the global journey I was hoping for.