Norwegian nine-piece Jaga Jazzist is known as one of the leading experimental jazz groups playing today. Formed 15 years ago, this group punctuates organic melodies with drum-and-bass, woodwinds and guitar, resulting in a spacey funk-meets-Broken Social Scene sound. The tracks on One-Armed Bandit, all uniquely their own, create a cohesive album that has just as many twists and turns as it has chill-out segments with sonic grooves and gentle keyboard pings and blips. Citing influences as diverse as Charles Mingus and Missy Elliott, Jaga Jazzist creates their own brand of incredibly interesting and entertaining jazz that should appeal to both old fans and new listeners. – Written by DBosket
SIMILAR | Autechre, Boards of Canada, The Cinematic Orchestra, Stereolab, Squarepusher, Tortoise