Discovery

Weekly 10 — March 29–April 5, 2026

Volume 04 • Issue 12

A sophisticated blend of contemporary jazz, fusion, and global grooves, featuring legendary funk collectives, rising European virtuosos, and soulful collaborations.

#1

Lettuce, Marcus King

🔥 Heavyweight Collab
GenreFunk / Soul-Jazz
Groove96/100

A powerhouse fusion where Lettuce's signature tight funk pocket meets the gritty, soulful blues-rock vocals of Marcus King.

Artist Bio

Lettuce is a veteran funk collective known for precision grooves, while Marcus King is a Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer leading the next generation of southern soul.

#2

Open Studio

Creative Cover
GenreJazz Fusion / Arrangement
Groove92/100

A harmonically rich and rhythmically inventive reimagining of the Michael Jackson classic, showcasing elite musicianship.

Artist Bio

Open Studio is a premier jazz education platform and collective that features world-class musicians like Peter Martin and Adam Maness.

#3

Greg Spero, MonoNeon, Robert "Sput" Searight

Deep Pocket
GenreExperimental Jazz / Funk
Groove95/100

A masterclass in 'stank face' grooves, featuring MonoNeon's microtonal bass lines and Sput's legendary drumming.

Artist Bio

A supergroup of modern icons: Spero (Tiny Room), MonoNeon (Prince), and Sput (Snarky Puppy) pushing the boundaries of the groove.

#4

MABI, Gabriel Barbalho, Lucas Fê

Global Rhythm
GenreBrazilian Jazz / Samba-Funk
Groove89/100

Warm Brazilian textures blended with modern jazz sensibilities and infectious percussion.

Artist Bio

MABI is an emerging force in the Brazilian contemporary scene, collaborating with virtuosos like drummer Lucas Fê.

#5

Peter Somuah

Rising Star
GenreHighlife Jazz / Afro-Fusion
Groove93/100

A vibrant, trumpet-led track that seamlessly bridges the gap between Ghanaian Highlife and modern European jazz.

Artist Bio

Peter Somuah is a Rotterdam-based Ghanaian trumpeter who recently won the Edison Jazz Award for his unique cross-cultural sound.

#6

Knats

London Edge
GenreModern Jazz / UK Groove
Groove91/100

A moody, driving exploration of rhythm and atmosphere from the heart of the Newcastle/London jazz scene.

Artist Bio

Knats is a drum-and-bass-led jazz quartet known for high-octane live performances and a gritty, urban jazz aesthetic.

#7

Marco Mezquida

Piano Virtuoso
GenreContemporary Piano / Flamenco Jazz
Groove88/100

Lyrical and percussive piano work that evokes the sun-drenched landscapes of southern Spain.

Artist Bio

Marco Mezquida is a Spanish pianist and composer hailed as a 'prodigy' for his ability to blend classical, jazz, and flamenco.

#8

Luca Pirozzi

Pure Strings
GenreAcoustic Jazz
Groove85/100

An intimate, stripped-back spotlight on the double bass, emphasizing tone, timing, and the beauty of the instrument.

Artist Bio

Luca Pirozzi is an Italian bassist renowned for his melodic sensitivity and fundamental role in the Mediterranean jazz scene.

#9

Fel Mont, Delia Li

Morning Mellow
GenreNu-Jazz / Chillhop
Groove87/100

Soft textures and ethereal melodies perfect for transitional moments and focused listening.

Artist Bio

Fel Mont and Delia Li are rising names in the digital-native jazz scene, blending lo-fi aesthetics with live instrumentation.

#10

Nubiyan Twist, Patrice Rushen

Legendary Feature
GenreAfro-Jazz / Neo-Soul
Groove94/100

A stunning collaboration featuring jazz-funk royalty Patrice Rushen on a track that weaves together horn lines and silky production.

Artist Bio

Nubiyan Twist is a 10-piece UK collective; here they pair with the legendary Patrice Rushen ('Forget Me Nots') for a sophisticated groove.