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Handpicked in 2021 by legendary broadcaster, DJ, producer and label head, Gilles Peterson from Manchester’s vibrant live music scene, the band have been championed by a wide range of tastemakers from Deb Grant (Jazz FM) to Craig Charles, Crack Magazine and Vinyl Factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelling out shows at the Jazz Café London and appearing at festivals such as North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz, and Primavera Sound they have built a reputation as a must see live act with memorable performances alongside a collection of today’s leading Jazz musicians. In addition to supporting Khruangbin’s on their UK\/EU Tour in 2022, which included a date at London’s Alexandra Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrawing from influences such as Terrace Martin and Bilal, “Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings” is a funk laden infectious track. Kemani Anderson’s soulful vocals glide alongside fellow composer Callum Connell’s tightly arranged orchestrations, with lyrics discussing the importance of kindness in the uncertainty of our existence. “Whilst we’re on planet earth, it is important to be thoughtful and to be kind to one another, and to not take the days we have with each other for granted - because they could be halted at any moment.” says Kemani, who started singing as a child. This powerful and positive message is one that is carried throughout Secret Night Gang’s upcoming album ‘Belongs on a Place Called Earth’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndeed, the album (to be released Friday 23rd June 2023) is chiefly inspired by the relatable, hard-hitting realities of life in 2023. By thinking of short phrases, talking to loved ones, and asking themselves questions about the world, Anderson and Connell found ways to process the rollercoaster of emotions they felt - jotting down their thoughts in the form of poetry, journalism, and note-taking. “Each name, in a way wrote itself” says Kemani – and the album, whilst addressing pressing themes such as equality, love, and heartbreak, is also a sonic beacon of light that spreads a powerful and uplifting message.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brownswood Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43974185058545,"sku":"9000000168054057874","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8679\/0897\/files\/382632.jpg?v=1696860200"},{"product_id":"secret-night-gang-lp","title":"Secret Night Gang - Secret Night Gang LP Vinyl","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManchester jazz-funkers Secret Night Gang bring their bold self-titled debut album to Brownswood Recordings. Led by the soulful vocals of Kemani Anderson and featuring saxophonist Callum Connell’s pin-sharp orchestrations, Secret Night Gang is a joyful slice of summer-soul goodness that nods to the vibrant history of jazz-inflected soul, while reflecting today’s genre blending sensibilities in a heady mix of gospel, R\u0026amp;B, souljazz and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“We describe our sound as limitless,” says Connell. “It’s not set in one genre, and the album is both a reflection of the past three years, as well as an homage to our favourite music and musicians.” That shared history is worn as a badge of honour, as the group taps into the musical influence of Chic, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind and Fire over the course of the album. 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Handpicked in 2021 by legendary broadcaster, DJ, producer and label head, Gilles Peterson from Manchester’s vibrant live music scene, the band have been championed by a wide range of tastemakers from Deb Grant (Jazz FM) to Craig Charles, Crack Magazine and Vinyl Factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelling out shows at the Jazz Café London and appearing at festivals such as North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz, and Primavera Sound they have built a reputation as a must see live act with memorable performances alongside a collection of today’s leading Jazz musicians. In addition to supporting Khruangbin’s on their UK\/EU Tour in 2022, which included a date at London’s Alexandra Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrawing from influences such as Terrace Martin and Bilal, “Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings” is a funk laden infectious track. 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