Chicago based Blue Earth Sound have moved south, even, deep south to give us 'The St. Louis Sessions' and it's ....
Following on from the album 'Cicero Nights' (see review HERE), Blue Earth Sound, know for as an experimental, cinematic jazz project led by composer James Weir have travelled from Chicago to St. Louis, Missouri with some friends and collaborators.
Centred around the newly built home studio of drummer and long-time collaborator Austin LeMoine, the single 'Chartreuse' featured local St. Louis horn players Jawaad Spaan and Josiah Burton and they manage to capture a rough Miles of a spiritual jazz with is in keeping with the 'live' vibe.
Apparently the session was less improv and more workshop; there's even a Wurlistzer in the studio! And the 'Japanese Green' is nothing like the recent J-Jazz compilation (Vol 5 - see review HERE) as it's influence was 90s R&B but it's a special groove.
And talking grooves, 'Fresh Air' goes Big Band Dilla-esque whilst 'Missouri Midnight' has that late night crickets vibe and it's a shame it's not a longer track.
I don't know how they've done it but there's a special sound to this one that quite intoxicating - expect support in all quarters.
BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: The St. Louis Sessions EP | Blue Earth Sound
Artist: Blue Earth Sound
Title: The St. Louis Sessions EP
Release date: 19th June, 2026
Label : DeepMatter Records
Catalog Number : TBC
Format: LP Vinyl / Digital / Bandcamp
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