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The Sorcerers

The Sorcerers

A 8 track world fusion album (35m 58s) — released August 7th 2015 on ATA Records

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Leeds soul and funk label ATA Records are proud to announce the debut LP release from The Sorcerers. Available on CD, LP and Download, this album is an evocative and effortlessly cool introduction to the band by the Leeds analog recording studio.

Taking influences from Ethiopiques ethiojazz as well as the soundtracks to the European horror films of the 60s and 70s, The Sorcerers seamlessly blend these disparate elements into one cohesive package. Based in ATA Records' home of Leeds, The Sorcerers are made up of the cream of the city's jazz and world scene. Forming the backbone of the ATA Records house band they incorporate bass clarinets, flutes, and vibraphone alongside bass, guitar organ and drums, providing Ellingtonian textures on top of a solid rhythmic foundation.

After featuring on the "Funk, Soul & Afro rarities: An Introduction to ATA Records" compilation from Here and Now records last year, they set to work recording a full length LP at the studios of record label ATA Records.

Initially inspired by the work of Ethiopian composer Mulatu Astatke, the Sorcerers have deftly incorporated a wide breadth of musical influences from the creepy metallic textures and quietly insistent rhythm section of "Pinch Of The Death Nerve" through to the Moondogesque melodies of the Viking of 5th street and the KPM inspired orchestration of closing track night of the sorcerer. The LP also includes an alternate version of "Cave Of Brahma", a heavily Mulatu influenced track that featured on the ATA Records compilation. The album has a dark undercurrent that weaves throughout all 8 tracks, underpinning the album with an unsettling and evocative theme.

Support comes from Jazzman Gerald, Jimi Tenor, Shawn Lee, Nightmares On Wax and Mulatu Astatke himself who heard the album during a recent trip to London. On hearing the record he exclaimed "Who's this? The Sorcerers? It's cool! This is great. Give me the cd man!". He has since gone on to play The Sorcerers on his Addis Ababa radio show.

Who's this? The Sorcerers? It's cool! This is great. Give me the cd man! - Mulatu Astatke

8/10. A diverse UK outfit whose spooky grooves beguiles and beggers belief, yes it's that good. Not one filler on this bone deep beauty so get used to their explicit strangeness. - Blues and Soul Magazine Blues and Soul

I'm enjoying this brilliant new record - Stuart Maconie BBC 6

Awesome afro-jazz that is the Ethiopiques of the modern age. - Jazzman Gerald Jazzman Records

Imagine if Mulatu Astake & The Menahan Street Band did an album together. Imagine how good that album would be. This record is just like that. The ATA guys really know what they're doing! Essential. - Lack of afro Freestyle Records

Pushes all the buttons for me -Loving this album!!! - Shawn Lee Ubiquity Records

Killer album! - Dom Servini Wah Wah 45

I'm enjoying this brilliant new record - Stuart Maconie BBC 6

This sounds great! Love the way it's recorded! The dynamics are spot on and the playing is superb. Proud to say its from Leeds! - Nightmares on wax Ninja Tune

Exotic woodwind melodies and solos. The bass clarinet fits perfectly with the Ethio vibe. - Jimi Tenor Warp Records

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