Sonar Kollektiv
Encyclopedia
Sonar Kollektiv is a German record label
founded in 1997 by the DJ and producer team Jazzanova
. The intention was to create an independent record label
and publisher connected to a worldwide independent distribution network. With more than 200 catalogue releases over the years, among them artists like Âme, Dixon, Forss, Clara Hill
, Fat Freddys Drop, Benny Sings
, Dimlite, Slope
, Eva Be, of course Jazzanova
themselves and many more, plus the three very successful compilation series Secret Love, ….Mixing and ...Broad Casting, "Sonar Kollektiv" can claim to be one of the strongest and best-known German labels of our time.
Label heads Jazzanova are widely known as figure heads of a genre that used to be labelled NuJazz, but it can hardly be described by the limitations of words like “New” and “Jazz” today. Through their outstanding work as DJs, artists and producers they have become forerunners in the further development of this and many other genres. Helping to stretch its borders while gradually incorporating various influences ranging from dub to Brazil, jazz to house; African music to downbeat and even techno to minimal electronic music, their openness to all kinds of sounds and genres has helped them to be a part in some of the most important musical developments of the last decade, influencing a broad range of well known international and national artists and creating a truly contemporary sound.
While establishing the Jazzanova universe through their numerous releases and their remix work for many well known artists such as Masters At Work
, Calexico, Common, Lenny Kravitz
, 4Hero, Incognito
, Ursula Rucker
, Trüby Trio
, Ian Pooley
, MJ Cole, U.F.O. etc. Jazzanova
have formed with their label "Sonar Kollektiv" a platform to help to further define their musical universe, illustrating the wide range of music they are dedicated to. Not styles and genres, but rather the relationship of those to each other is the driving force behind them and the label. With this in mind, it’s logical that Jazzanova
named their first album In
Between back in 2002, since their focus is indeed the space “in between” and not the known or static. This space – the space between the genres, between acoustic and electronic, new and old, club and home – the hybrid – this is Jazzanova
and this is
"Sonar Kollektiv" !
Record label
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founded in 1997 by the DJ and producer team Jazzanova
Jazzanova
Jazzanova is a German Berlin-based DJ/producer collective consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, and Axel Reinemer. Formed in 1995, the group is one of the foremost proponents of the nu-jazz, chillout and jazz house styles of music...
. The intention was to create an independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
and publisher connected to a worldwide independent distribution network. With more than 200 catalogue releases over the years, among them artists like Âme, Dixon, Forss, Clara Hill
Clara Hill
Clara Hill is a musician born in Berlin. Clara Hill was one of the leading figures of Berlin-based Sonar Kollektiv. She writes and performs with a varied array of artists...
, Fat Freddys Drop, Benny Sings
Benny Sings
Benny Sings is a Dutch pop artist who has released albums on the Dox label. Since 2003, he has produced three studio albums and one live album. His most recent album, "Benny. . . at Home", has met critical acclaim outside of the Netherlands. Benny Sings has been invited to perform on Radio...
, Dimlite, Slope
Slope
In mathematics, the slope or gradient of a line describes its steepness, incline, or grade. A higher slope value indicates a steeper incline....
, Eva Be, of course Jazzanova
Jazzanova
Jazzanova is a German Berlin-based DJ/producer collective consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, and Axel Reinemer. Formed in 1995, the group is one of the foremost proponents of the nu-jazz, chillout and jazz house styles of music...
themselves and many more, plus the three very successful compilation series Secret Love, ….Mixing and ...Broad Casting, "Sonar Kollektiv" can claim to be one of the strongest and best-known German labels of our time.
Label heads Jazzanova are widely known as figure heads of a genre that used to be labelled NuJazz, but it can hardly be described by the limitations of words like “New” and “Jazz” today. Through their outstanding work as DJs, artists and producers they have become forerunners in the further development of this and many other genres. Helping to stretch its borders while gradually incorporating various influences ranging from dub to Brazil, jazz to house; African music to downbeat and even techno to minimal electronic music, their openness to all kinds of sounds and genres has helped them to be a part in some of the most important musical developments of the last decade, influencing a broad range of well known international and national artists and creating a truly contemporary sound.
While establishing the Jazzanova universe through their numerous releases and their remix work for many well known artists such as Masters At Work
Masters At Work
Masters at Work is the house/garage production and remix team of "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez. They first worked together using the name, which had been given to them by mutual friend Todd Terry , in 1990...
, Calexico, Common, Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
, 4Hero, Incognito
Incognito (band)
Incognito is a British band, as well as one of the members of the United Kingdom's acid jazz movement. Their debut album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981, with thirteen more albums following, the last of which, Transatlantic RPM, was released in 2010....
, Ursula Rucker
Ursula Rucker
Ursula Rucker is an American spoken word recording artist. Rucker is known for a diverse repertoire, and for utilizing techniques that catch her listeners' attention.-Biography:...
, Trüby Trio
Trüby Trio
Trüby Trio are a German band specialising in nu jazz and broken beat. Founded in 1997 by Rainer Trüby, Roland Appel and Christian Prommer, their Latin-influenced sound, integrating bossa nova and flamenco styles, saw the band become pioneers of the nu jazz sound...
, Ian Pooley
Ian Pooley
Ian Pooley is a German-born record producer and DJ. While incorporating samples of various musical genres, Pooley's creations are usually classified as house or tech house with Brazilian influence.-Career:...
, MJ Cole, U.F.O. etc. Jazzanova
Jazzanova
Jazzanova is a German Berlin-based DJ/producer collective consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, and Axel Reinemer. Formed in 1995, the group is one of the foremost proponents of the nu-jazz, chillout and jazz house styles of music...
have formed with their label "Sonar Kollektiv" a platform to help to further define their musical universe, illustrating the wide range of music they are dedicated to. Not styles and genres, but rather the relationship of those to each other is the driving force behind them and the label. With this in mind, it’s logical that Jazzanova
Jazzanova
Jazzanova is a German Berlin-based DJ/producer collective consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, and Axel Reinemer. Formed in 1995, the group is one of the foremost proponents of the nu-jazz, chillout and jazz house styles of music...
named their first album In
Between back in 2002, since their focus is indeed the space “in between” and not the known or static. This space – the space between the genres, between acoustic and electronic, new and old, club and home – the hybrid – this is Jazzanova
Jazzanova
Jazzanova is a German Berlin-based DJ/producer collective consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, and Axel Reinemer. Formed in 1995, the group is one of the foremost proponents of the nu-jazz, chillout and jazz house styles of music...
and this is
"Sonar Kollektiv" !