“Because he’s played with scene linchpins like Kamasi and Thundercat, the pianist and keyboardist Jamael Dean has easily been linked to discussion of the “jazz renaissance.” However, the various musical projects that he’s released go much deeper than a quick check of the box. Released last November, his Stones Throw debut Black Space Tapes features a number of musicians from his circle, including scene driving force Carlos Niño as co-producer. Mixing various traditions, the album goes beyond conventional genre boxes to include ambient, jazz, beats, instrumental solos, field recordings, raps, and samples.” Read the full article & interview on Passion of the Weiss
