A1: Drifting () A2: Nara Black () A3: The Eternal Now () A4: Lost Souls () B1: No Turning Back () B2: The Road Less Travelled () B3: Falling Deep () B4: Ikigai () B5: Outside ()
Description:
"The Eternal Now" is a vinyl LP by British jazz multi-instrumentalist Chip Wickham, released on the respected label Gondwana and distributed by Indigo. Rooted in spiritual jazz, modal explorations and deep groove, the album blends hypnotic flute and saxophone lines with warm, organic rhythms, drawing on the legacy of artists like Yusef Lateef and Alice Coltrane while retaining a contemporary, forward-thinking sound. "The Eternal Now" unfolds like a continuous journey: meditative passages open into expansive improvisations, rich horn arrangements and understated but driving rhythm section work that together create a timeless, immersive listening experience for both dedicated jazz heads and adventurous newcomers.
Chip Wickham has become a distinctive voice in the modern jazz landscape, known for his soulful flute and saxophone tone and for bridging classic spiritual jazz with today's global scene. Active for decades as a sideman and bandleader, he has collaborated widely within the UK and international jazz communities and built a strong reputation in the contemporary spiritual and club-oriented jazz movement. His recordings and live performances have found a following among listeners who value both deep musical tradition and modern production aesthetics.
Gondwana, the label behind this release, is a Manchester-based independent imprint that has emerged as one of the most influential voices in contemporary jazz and related genres in the UK and beyond. With a carefully curated roster and an emphasis on high-quality recordings, distinctive artwork and long-term artist development, Gondwana stands for stylistic openness ranging from spiritual and modal jazz to ambient and experimental sounds. Indigo, as the distribution partner, helps ensure that these carefully produced releases reach an international audience of discerning vinyl collectors and jazz enthusiasts.
"The Eternal Now" on LP particularly rewards analog listening: the dynamic range, spatial depth and tactile warmth of the pressing invite you to listen to the album in full, letting each track unfold in its own time. This is an ideal record for late-night sessions, focused listening on a good sound system or as a centerpiece in a curated jazz vinyl collection, appealing to fans of spiritual, cinematic and groove-based jazz alike.
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- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.815- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
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