Tru Thoughts Mix - Jazz FM Voices
Uplifting the essence of jazz and soul that has nestled in Brighton.
Throughout 2021, Jazz FM Voices is asking - "what is important to us and our musical community?"
As part of this, we will be inviting some our favourite musicians, selectors and creatives to share the music that speaks to them and fuels their creativity.
This month, we've invited DJ, and founder of Tru Thoughts, Robert Luis, to hop on the decks and devise a mix for us - and it is truly a vibe!
"This mix focuses on more current music, but a few classics are thrown in too. Enjoy!"
Robert chose to shine some light on jazz and soul artists that epitomise the wholehearted embrace of Jazz and Soul in Brighton. He says:
“The mix represents artists who live in Brighton or have lived in Brighton covering Soul and Jazz music styles. It includes new artists like 18-year-old singer Isabelle Brown to more established singers like Alice Russell (an epic tune produced by Quantic). With a new generation of Jazz from Ebi Soda and Vels Trio. Plus, the legendary Omar (who has been living in Brighton for a number of years). Brighton has always been a city that embraces Jazz and Soul music (from the Mod’s in the 60’s to Russ Dewberry’s big Jazz Bop events in the 90’s to now). This mix focuses on more current music, but a few classics are thrown in too. Enjoy."
Listen to Robert's exclusive Jazz FM Voices mix here:
About Robert Luis
Robert Luis is the founder, co-owner and A&R for the Tru Thoughts record label based in Brighton, England. He has worked with and introduced a whole host of acts into the musical world, signing Quantic, Bonobo, Belleruche and Alice Russell and releasing their debut albums, as well as signing the likes of Moonchild, Sefi Zisling, Hemai, Anushka, Nostalgia 77, Hidden Orchestra, Anchorsong, Rhi, Flowdan and Hot 8 Brass Band.
His background has always been in DJing. Promoting and spinning at some legendary club nights in Brighton and booking and DJing with the likes of Mr Scruff, Basement Jaxx, Ashley Beedle, Groove Armada, James Lavelle, Fabio, Gilles Peterson, Roni Size and 4 Hero. Many of which made their debut appearance in Brighton thanks to Robert's forward thinking musical mind. Robert currently has a DJ residency "Sonic Switch" in Brighton where he plays a Five Hour set.
To find out more about Robert, go to his website or visit Tru Thoughts.