Date    Release Id    File info    Artist    Title 31/03/03   m211.mp3.031   [8 tracks, 58.02, 53.2mb]   Izmar 'Aze'                                     Message>> So, we continue with the Mono211 sublabel tradition of releasing 'good, but unclassifiable' material that takes both breaks and chillout influences on-board. And this time, we were delighted to get "Aze", an unexpected submission from the mysterious Izmar, and a whole album of delightfully groovy, beautifully programmed jazzy techno/chillout. Right from the slow build of "Aze-01", it's clear that there's something different going on here, with possible comparisons to the divine Fila Brazillia and a little of the new-wave UK chill-out of Lemon Jelly or Zero 7. Other highlights include the super-jazzy funk of "Aze-03", the haunting melodies drifting around "Aze-05", and the beautiful flute-led groove of the album-closer, "Aze-08", alongside the wonderful improvised keyboard riffs flecked sumptuously all over the album. And with another recent Mono211 artist in the same vein getting major-label interest, seems like hazing over with "Aze" is a great alternative to too much bleep in your diet for our 'breath of fresh air' sublabel. Better don your headphones and prepare to be enchanted. [Thanks to Tony @ Kinglux for the excellent EP cover.] Download Izmar's "Aze" from: 1. "Aze-01" - (d/l support.nl scene.org sunet.se) 2. "Aze-02" - (d/l support.nl scene.org sunet.se) 3. "Aze-03" - (d/l support.nl scene.org sunet.se) 4. "Aze-04" - (d/l support.nl scene.org sunet.se) 5. "Aze-05" - (d/l support.nl scene.org sunet.se) 6. "Aze-06" - (d/l support.nl scene.org sunet.se) 7. "Aze-07" - (d/l support.nl scene.org sunet.se) 8. "Aze-08" - (d/l support.nl scene.org sunet.se) ..or download a ZIP of the entire release, stream, or review it at its Internet Archive release page.