All About Jazzanova
Jazzanova: The ten minute intensive with Alexander Barck...
by nictoupee on January 5th, 2007
For those who may not know, Jazzanova have been part of the Berlin based epicentre of nu jazz for the last 10 years or more. [more]
Jazzanova: Jazz for the floor
The only thing I can glean at a glance from the word "Jazzanova" is that somehow, Jazz is involved with a "cataclysmic nuclear explosion caused by the accretion of hydrogen" (Wikipedia). [more]
Beck's Festival Bar the best yet!
With a reputation as one of the hottest events of the Sydney Festival thanks to a diverse range of musical styles presented at the venue throughout January, the 2007 Beck's Festival Bar looks to be one of the best yet. [more]
Good Vibrations Festival first round acts revealed!
The first round line-up for the 2005 Good Vibrations Festival has been announced, with a long list of top notch dance and hip-hop acts, both live and DJs, revealed for the festival. [more]
Good Vibrations moves venues in Brisbane
Good Vibrations Festival has moved venues in Brisbane. Initially locked in to be staged at Victoria Park, the Festival will now instead be returning to its 2004 home at River Stage. All Victoria Park tickets will still be valid for the new venue. [more]
Early bird tickets to Good Vibrations Festival in Sydney now sold out
Sydneysiders have resoundingly supported the return of the Good Vibrations Festival in 2005. Early bird tickets sold out in record time from all stockists. Standard tickets are now available online and from selected outlets. [more]
Minimal is over predicts German minimal star
Kristan Beyer from German electronic duo Ame chatted to Skrufff this week about their already hugely successful minimal tech-house anthem Rej and revealed that he absolutely loathes most minimal music. [more]
Jazzanova's Paul Van Dyk joke isn't funny anymore
Alexander Barck from ultra-hip jazz/ hip hop sextet Jazzanova chatted to Skrufff this week and revealed that he used to share a fanatical passion for The Smiths with fellow Berlin DJ Paul Van Dyk. [more]
It was great to see the promoters of the event rocking Melbourne with such a quality lineup, and even better to see Becks coming on board and putting these guys up. It’d be great to see some more of these kind of ‘Sessions’ in the future! [more]
Becks Fusions pres. The Berlin Sessions @ Civic Hotel, Sydney (21/06/08)
by hollahoward on June 24th, 2008
It feels good to be in the middle of this. You look left and there’s smiles. Look right and you get the same. All of us rammed in, just smiling our arses off. World class DJs, good music and a well up-for-it crowd. Berlin must be a fun place to be. [more]
Jazzanova’s unique range of sound gives them the ability to tailor their performance to any audience and venue which went hand in hand with Libertine. [more]
Good Vibes is considered by many as the last 'official' party of summer. Were you there? [more]
After a very long day, I was looking forward to chasing some more fun at the official after party. Whilst overcrowded the line-up was sensational, and eventually I was won over. [more]
Various Artists - Southport Weekender Vol 7, mixed by Jazzanova & Mr Scruff
If you can’t get yourself to Southport then definitely get yourself this album, so you can at least get a taste of what te event is all about; a celebration of soulful music in all its fantastic forms. [more]
Various Artists - Beats Bites & Oxle
The German powerhouse label Sonar Kollektiv has done it again. Never an imprint to shy away from adventurous releases, their recently-released compilation combines food, wine and music to great effect. [more]
Think of the hardest trance music you’ve ever heard. Energy. Mayhem. Hectic. And then think of the absolute and quintessential opposite of it, and you’ve got this release: 'Secret Love 4' compiled by Alex Dallas & Jazza Nova. Seriously uber-chilled. [more]
Various Artists - Computer Incarnations For World Peace, compiled by Jazzanova and Gerd janson
by tigger on October 2nd, 2007
Every so often a talented producer/DJ will come along and show you just how deep their musical knowledge goes, pulling out music that you never even dreamed is being produced, let alone stuff that is over 25 years old. [more]
If you don’t have much experience with Romanian jazz from 1966 to 1978 don’t feel too bad; I have the slightest inkling you're not the only one. Luckily for both of us the clever kids down at Sonar Kollectiv have done the legwork for us. [more]
Various Artists - ...Broadcasting from OFFtrack Radio, mixed by Jazzanova & Dirk Rumpff
by sickbuoy on July 16th, 2007
Dirk Rumpff has been called an “extended family member” by Jazzanova’s Alex Barck, and this release showcases the best of the Sonar Kollektiv label, as put together by Germany’s finest. [more]
Berlin tastemakers, Jazzanova, are back with another mix album, 'Broadcasting', much in the style of their last DJ mix style outing ‘Jazzanova… Mixing’. Like ‘Mixing’, this album is an array of multiple genres and styles. [more]
From the avant-garde to the traditional, to future jazz and beyond, here's to a genre of music that has clearly stood the test of time. [more]
Jazzanova and Resoul present a selection of folk tunes mixing electric and acoustic on Secret Love 2 [more]
With released, unreleased and fresh-today remixes contained in 'The Remixes 2002-2005', this is one glorious listening minute after the other. [more]
Despite years spent DJing, producing and remixing their ways into the hearts and minds of music fans across the world, 'Mixing' is the first ever Jazzanova mix album. [more]
Beck's Fusions pres Berlin Sessions, Sydney Part 2
In June, 2008, Beck's Fusions presents Berlin Sessions had the entire three levels of The Civic Hotel in Sydney packed with German love and jumping to three electric names; Jazzanova, Quarion and Heiko Laux. ITM was there to capture it all on video! [more]
Beck's Fusions pres Berlin Sessions, Sydney Part 1
In June, 2008, Beck's Fusions presents Berlin Sessions had the entire three levels of The Civic Hotel in Sydney packed with German love and jumping to three electric names; Jazzanova, Quarion and Heiko Laux. ITM was there to capture it all on video! [more]
Beck's Fusions pres Berlin Sessions, Melbourne Part 3
Beck's Fusions presents Berlin Sessions touched down in Melbourne at Miss Libertines in June, 2008, with three electric names; Jazzanova, Quarion and Heiko Laux. ITM was there to capture it all on video! [more]
Beck's Fusions pres Berlin Sessions, Melbourne Part 2
Beck's Fusions presents Berlin Sessions touched down in Melbourne at Miss Libertines in June, 2008, with three electric names; Jazzanova, Quarion and Heiko Laux. ITM was there to capture it all on video! [more]
Beck's Fusions presents Berlin Sessions touched down in Melbourne at Miss Libertines in June, 2008, with three electric names; Jazzanova, Quarion and Heiko Laux. ITM was there to capture it all on video! [more]