On "Talk Memory," BadBadNotGood's first album of new material in five years, the band deepens their signature fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, further blurring the lines between instrumental improvisation and studio craft. The album features a range of collaborators and showcases the band's evolved approach to composition and arrangement.
- The album was recorded primarily at their Toronto studio with producer/engineergraham salmon. Special guests include Arthur Verocai, who arranged strings on "Love Is My New High", and the reunited pioneering jazz fusion group The Gil Evans Orchestra.guest vocalists include samples of James Blake and samples from the group's previous collaborators.
- The album reached number 18 on the UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart. The release was accompanied by a music video for the single "Signal from the wild", directed by Jordan T. Wright.
- The album's title is a reference to the band's evolving creative process, emphasizing memory and improvisation. Guest musicians include saxophonist Chester Hanson and turntablist DJ Krush.
BadBadNotGood is a Toronto trio known for their instrumental music, which blends jazz, hip-hop, and electronic elements. "Talk Memory" arrived after a period of touring and production work for other artists, finding the band returning to their core sound.
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