Album lore

Recorded for Strut and released in early 2026, Nubiyan Twist’s Chasing Shadows unfolds across eleven tracks that meld indie jazz, nu jazz, jazz rap, and jazz funk. The band’s signature blend incorporates afrobeat rhythms and layered horn arrangements, evident on the featured track “Azimuth,” where intricate percussion interlocks with a buoyant bassline. The album’s palette ranges from the sharp, syncopated grooves of “Red Herring” to the more introspective passages on “Echoes” and “Threads,” offering a textured exploration of contemporary jazz forms.Chasing Shadows continues Nubiyan Twist’s lineage of genre-crossing ensembles rooted in London’s vibrant scene, capturing a moment where jazz’s elasticity meets urban pulse. The record’s 2026 release on Strut situates it within a catalog known for unearthing and supporting forward-leaning jazz and afrobeat hybrids. As an artifact, it signals the ongoing dialogue between tradition and innovation in jazz’s evolving canon.

Album lore

Recorded for Strut and released in early 2026, Nubiyan Twist’s Chasing Shadows unfolds across eleven tracks that meld indie jazz, nu jazz, jazz rap, and jazz funk. The band’s signature blend incorporates afrobeat rhythms and layered horn arrangements, evident on the featured track “Azimuth,” where intricate percussion interlocks with a buoyant bassline. The album’s palette ranges from the sharp, syncopated grooves of “Red Herring” to the more introspective passages on “Echoes” and “Threads,” offering a textured exploration of contemporary jazz forms.Chasing Shadows continues Nubiyan Twist’s lineage of genre-crossing ensembles rooted in London’s vibrant scene, capturing a moment where jazz’s elasticity meets urban pulse. The record’s 2026 release on Strut situates it within a catalog known for unearthing and supporting forward-leaning jazz and afrobeat hybrids. As an artifact, it signals the ongoing dialogue between tradition and innovation in jazz’s evolving canon.