Name: Serious Times Jazz?
Brand: Kaidi Tatham

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FW196

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Black

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-07-19

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

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Standard:20

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5050580719491

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1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Kaidi Tatham

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

First Word

First Word is a London-based label that was established in 2003. With a team of dedicated professionals, including A&R expert Aly Gillani, label manager Bobby Bignell, and promo specialist Neil Bopperson, First Word has become a prominent player in the music industry.
Known for their innovative approach to music production and promotion, First Word has consistently delivered high-quality releases across various genres. Their diverse roster of talented artists spans from emerging talents to established names in the industry.
With an emphasis on nurturing creativity and supporting artists throughout their careers, First Word provides a platform for musicians to showcase their unique sound and connect with audiences worldwide. Whether you're a fan looking for fresh sounds or an artist seeking professional guidance, First Word is your go-to destination for all things music.

British multi-instrumentalist, producer/remixer, DJ, and artist. Kaidi Tatham is a true innovator and virtuoso in sound production, known for his keyboards prowess. He was one of the original creators of the West London broken beat sound. Born and raised in Redditch, UK, Tatham moved to London in 1993 to study Performing Arts. There he connected with fellow keyboard player Kester Lydon and entered a new world of musical minds and ideas.

Tatham's journey led him to collaborate with various artists and groups such as The Herbaliser, Bugz In The Attic, Neon Phusion, Dego (of 4Hero), and many more. His musical influence extends beyond his immediate realm; his solo album "[m=199306]" pushed the boundaries of electronic dance music with its unique time signatures. It became a highly sought-after record among dance music fans and jazz enthusiasts.

Kaidi Tatham's musical prowess has blessed numerous projects over the years including collaborations with Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong, Amy Winehouse, Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Soul II Soul, Leroy Burgess,and many others. His work has been released on labels like Eglo Records, First Word Records,and Sound Signature. His contributions have influenced countless musicians/producers around the world.

A year on from the highly-acclaimed album 'It's A World Before You', Kaidi Tatham brings more new music to First Word Records - a continuation of his previous EP's for the label (2017's 'Changing Times' &amp; 'Hard Times'), here we enter 'Serious Times'.

Kaidi Tatham is one of the most revered multi-instrumentalists in the game. Dubbed by Radio 1's Benji B last year as "the UK's Herbie Hancock", his versatility as a musician is actually more akin to Prince in the sense that he can play most instruments, and play them well. His contributions as a musician, composer &amp; producer have included work with Bugz In The Attic, Amy Winehouse, Slum Village, Mulatu Astatke, Soul II Soul, Moonchild, Leroy Burgess, Amp Fiddler and loads more over the years, additionally to being a key player on Jazzy Jeff's PLAYlist album 'Chasing Goosebumps' along with Masego, Stro Elliot, 14KT, Tall Black Guy, Rich Medina and the like, and various projects alongside Dego (2000 Black)and First Word label-mates Eric Lau, Darkhouse Family &amp; Children of Zeus.

'Serious Times' is another 4-track set comprised of Kaidi's unmistakable style, encompassing broken beat, jazz, boogie and hip hop. The EP starts off with the hype jazz-funk bruk of 'Cost of Living', maintaining the tempo into 'Don't Cry Now' which leads with a sweet latin-tinged piano riff. Onto the flipside, and we're treated to the slinky synth-boogie of 'Sugar' before dropping the tempo down &amp; closing the selection with a warped but jazzy instrumental boom bap piece entitled 'Zallom'.

Serious Times Jazz?

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