Discovery
Weekly 10 — March 22–29, 2026
Volume 04 • Issue 12
From London’s broken beat and modern jazz resurgence to cosmic jazz-funk explorations, tight instrumental grooves, and spiritual/world jazz textures.
Yussef Dayes
Explosive rhythmic control meets spiritual jazz expression. Dayes delivers polyrhythmic intensity with cinematic transitions and deep London groove roots.
Artist Bio
Yussef Dayes is a London-based drummer and producer, widely regarded as a leading force in the modern UK jazz scene and broken beat movement. His recent live album *Live from Mt. Fuji* (2026) continues his boundary-pushing sound.
Butcher Brown
A hazy blend of analog keys, head-nodding drums, and soulful improvisation. Butcher Brown continue to blur lines between jazz, funk, and beat culture.
Artist Bio
Butcher Brown is a Virginia-based collective known for fusing jazz, funk, rock, and hip-hop into a cohesive modern groove sound. Their new album *Letters From The Atlantic* released March 28, 2026.
Alfa Mist
Minimalist piano motifs evolve into rich harmonic landscapes, anchored by subtle groove patterns and introspective energy.
Artist Bio
Alfa Mist is a UK pianist and producer blending jazz improvisation with hip-hop textures and cinematic composition.
The Fearless Flyers
Ultra-tight pocket playing with surgical precision. Minimalism meets maximum funk impact in this stripped-down groove session.
Artist Bio
The Fearless Flyers is a funk supergroup featuring members of Vulfpeck (including Cory Wong and Mark Lettieri on guitar), known for precision grooves and minimalist arrangements.
Zela Margossian
A deeply expressive blend of Armenian folk melodies and contemporary jazz textures. Rich piano harmonies flow over subtle rhythmic layers, creating a cinematic and spiritual listening experience.
Artist Bio
Zela Margossian is an Armenian-Australian pianist and composer known for fusing Armenian musical heritage with modern jazz improvisation and global influences. Her quintet has been active with performances in early 2026.
Cory Wong, Mark Lettieri
Syncopated guitar interplay drives this high-energy funk piece, combining precision rhythm work with flashy melodic phrasing.
Artist Bio
Cory Wong is a funk guitarist known for his rhythmic precision and feel-good grooves. Mark Lettieri is a Grammy-winning guitarist (Snarky Puppy, Fearless Flyers) celebrated for his expressive playing.
Ezra Collective
Afrobeat rhythms meet jazz improvisation in a vibrant, dance-driven composition full of percussive energy and horn-driven hooks.
Artist Bio
Ezra Collective is a London-based jazz group known for merging afrobeat, hip-hop, and jazz into an energetic, live-driven sound. They are headlining major festivals including Love Supreme 2026.
Kamaal Williams
Warm Fender Rhodes textures glide over syncopated drum patterns, creating a hypnotic late-night groove atmosphere.
Artist Bio
Kamaal Williams (formerly of Yussef Kamaal) is a UK keyboardist and producer instrumental in shaping the modern London jazz-funk and broken beat sound.
Snarky Puppy
A reimagined groove piece with layered ensemble interplay, shifting dynamics, and signature Snarky Puppy rhythmic complexity.
Artist Bio
Snarky Puppy is a Grammy-winning jazz fusion collective led by Michael League, known for blending genres with large ensemble arrangements. They have new orchestral work (*Somni*) and live releases in 2025–2026.
Ghost-Note
Heavy percussion-driven funk layered with brass hits and deep bass lines, pushing groove into high-energy territory.
Artist Bio
Ghost-Note is a funk collective featuring Snarky Puppy members (including drummers Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth), focused on rhythm-heavy compositions and global groove influences.