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Artist: Various Artists
Title: Bastard Jazz Presents: Ecology Division
Genre: Jazz / Jazz Fusion
Label: Bastard Jazz Recordings
Ecology Division is a new compilation from Bastard Jazz that maps a broader network of producers and musicians working across jazz, soul, electronic, and beat-driven music. Featuring artists from London, Lisbon, Montreal, Brooklyn, Chicago, and beyond, the project focuses on collaborators and peers whose work exists in close orbit to the label, forming a loose but interconnected creative system. Moving fluidly between live instrumentation and forward-leaning production, the compilation brings these different approaches into a single frame.
Across ten tracks, Ecology Division captures the diversity within that system, from the harp-led jazz of Rachel Kitchlew & DOUGH to the stripped-back Rhodes minimalism of Simon Mavin (Hiatus Kaiyote). Lapgan brings a psychedelic, beat-driven approach, while Kartik leans into a choppy, sample-led hip-hop palette. Korovo explores synth-forward, new wave-adjacent electronic territory, and Birocratic and Danny Scott Lane each contribute groove-led, funk-informed productions built on analog textures and live instrumentation. Contributions from Nick Marks and Sholto & David Bardon further expand the field, illustrating how distinct voices can operate independently while remaining part of a shared musical environment.
Visually, Ecology Division takes cues from vintage field guides and naturalist illustration, with each single paired to a distinct animal. The artwork mirrors the project’s underlying framework, suggesting a form of cataloging and interrelation. Together, the music and imagery position the compilation not as a traditional compilation, but as a snapshot of an active and evolving ecosystem around Bastard Jazz.
Various Artists – Bastard Jazz Presents: Ecology Division
Description
Bastard Jazz Presents: Ecology Division is a compelling collection of jazz tracks from various artists, showcasing the genre's innovative spirit. This vinyl release features a blend of captivating melodies and intricate rhythms, perfect for both casual listeners and jazz aficionados.
Highlights
- Curated by Bastard Jazz Recordings
- Features a variety of talented artists
- Includes both vocal and instrumental tracks
- Showcases modern jazz influences
- Pressed on high-quality vinyl
Track Listing
01. Courage
02. Gravity
03. Vocals – Dena Todorova*, Marcin Öz, Simone Rubi
04. Promise Less Or Do More
05. Island
06. Rollercoaster Ride
01. Dead End
02. Keep A Secret
03. High On The Heels
04. Intentions
05. Timebomb
06. 1517
Format Details
- Label: Bastard Jazz Recordings
- Genre: Jazz
- Format: Vinyl
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: JAZZ
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 07/10/2026
