JAZZ & MILK - SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR!
This October / November Jazz & Milk lands in South Africa - a soulful journey to honour 20 years of the label. Headlining is Dusty, label founder, producer and longtime crate digger, sharing the deep, soulful grooves that have shaped the Jazz & Milk sound. With over 25 years of experience, Dusty has captivated dance floors worldwide with his blend of rare vinyl gems spanning jazz, soul, dub, boogie, Afrobeat, Brazilian rhythms, broken beat and house.
Joining him are Trev The Japanese - curator of the renowned TrevTober series, a standout on the South African music calendar celebrated for its stellar lineups uniting outstanding international bookings and homegrown talents - and local legend KsK, each bringing their own flavour to the decks. TrevTober presents the Johannesburg date as a very special stop on the tour, a highlight of the season for DJs and music lovers alike.
Cape Town nights come with the warm support of Voom Voom Records - the local vinyl record store run by Fred Spider and the Voom Voom family, who’ll be hosting our gatherings across several beloved spots in the city.
OCT 25 - Johannesburg * TrevTober
OCT 30 - Cape Town * Ganesh
OCT 31 - Cape Town * La Trip
NOV 01 - Cape Town * The Old Biscuit Mill
NOV 01 - Cape Town * Voom Voom Records
NOV 01 - Cape Town * One Park
NOV 02 - Cape Town * The Old Biscuit Mill
JAZZ & MILK LABEL HEAD DUSTY IS BACK WITH BRAND NEW EP!
Dusty is back with As Above So Below, a new vinyl EP on Jazz & Milk that delves into vibrant deep house grooves crafted through his beloved MPC, fusing soulful warmth with boundary-pushing sounds. This release is a heady blend, featuring the raw vocal power and percussive rhythms of Ghanaian artist King Owusu (Jembaa Groove), who has shared stages with legends like Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas. Henrique Gomide, from Brazil's Caixa Cubo, brings a touch of jazz finesse on the Rhodes piano, adding to the EP’s eclectic flavor.
This release also comes at a significant moment for Jazz & Milk, as the label gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025 - a testament to its enduring impact on the global music scene.
The first single "Visions" is out now on all DSPs! This track is the first glimpse into the upcoming EP As Above So Below, dropping February 7th on vinyl and digital via Jazz & Milk.
Rooted in the ancient wisdom of "As Above So Below," Dusty unites genres in ways that feel natural, as though these disparate sounds have always spoken the same language. It's an EP that blurs the lines—where jazz, dub, West-African rhythms, and house intertwine, creating a sound that’s as introspective as it is designed to make you move.
· Download and purchase vinyl on bandcamp
· Stream and download on all major platforms
JAZZ & MILK LABEL NIGHT VOL 2: RETURNING TO KING GEORG, COLOGNE!
ZEITGEIST FREEDOM ENERGY EXCHANGE live!
drums: Ziggy Zeitgeist • keys: Szabolcs Bognar • bass: Giacomo Tagliavia
DJs: ZIGGY ZEITGEIST (Z*F*E*X · 30/70) & DUSTY (JAZZ & MILK)
NOV 29 @ KING GEORG, COLOGNE
doors: 8pm • concert: 9pm • party: 10.30
After a successful debut in June, Jazz & Milk returns to King Georg on November 29, 2024, for a second label night – this time with a special highlight. The acclaimed band Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange (Z*F*E*X) will be joining us, fresh from their recent tour in India and Australia. Led by Melbourne-born, Berlin-based drummer and producer Ziggy Zeitgeist, known from the Nu-Soul/future-jazz collective 30/70, the band brings jazz fusion and broken beat to life with Ziggy's unique style, emphasizing the energetic live experience and acoustic warmth. His music has gained worldwide recognition in the jazz, DJ, and club scenes, supported by renowned artists like Gilles Peterson, Kamaal Williams, Byron the Aquarius, and Alexander Nut.
Z*F*E*X represents the fusion of improvisation and danceable music – a live experience that mirrors the energy of a DJ set in human form. Their music, influenced by electronic club culture and psychedelic experiences, captures the rhythm of classic broken beat records while emulating the call of nature in musical form. Growing up in Australia, where club culture was sparse, Ziggy was shaped by the "Bush Doofs" – raves in the outback that connected him to the raw energy of nature and electronic music. He describes this as the playground of Australian electronic music: “This is our culture of electronic music. It’s about exploring the spectrum of consciousness and a connection with ourselves, one another and the land.”
Alongside bassist Giacomo Tagliavia, Hungarian musician Szabolcs Bognar, known for his project Àbáse, will be on keys that night. Together with Ziggy, he founded the duo Àbáse x Zeitgeist, whose debut EP "Body Mind Soul" was released on Jazz & Milk in 2021 – a perfect occasion to experience them live together during this special label night.
Afterward, Jazz & Milk founder Dusty and Ziggy Zeitgeist will take over the decks, continuing the night with fitting sounds. For over 25 years, Dusty has been moving dance floors worldwide – from London, New York, Manila, Istanbul to Johannesburg – with his mix of rare vinyl gems, ranging from jazz, soul, dub, Afrobeat, Brazil to boogie, alongside modern club music like broken beat, house, and bass music. His latest EP, As Above So Below, is set to be released soon and will likely be heard during the event.
Look forward to an unforgettable night full of music and creative energy! Tickets are available for pre-sale.