"Burn" is a powerful, previously unreleased live album from Sons of Kemet, capturing the band at their ferocious best during their final tour. It stands as a potent distillation of their signature sound: a high-energy fusion of jazz improvisation, propulsive afrobeat rhythms, and soca influences.
- "Burn" was recorded live at the Camden Jazz Cafe in London on May 5, 2022, during the band's farewell tour.
- The album was produced by Sons of Kemet and mixed by Adam Arscott, with mastering by Frank Merritt at The Carvery.
- The release showcases the core quartet of Shabaka Hutchings, Theon Cross, Tom Skinner, and Edward Wakili-Hickman, with guest appearances from Knoah, who also contributed to their previous album "Black to the Future."
Sons of Kemet are a London-based group led by saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings, known for their energetic blend of jazz, afrobeat, and Caribbean influences. At the time of "Burn," the group had recently disbanded, making this a posthumous release that served as a capstone to their celebrated run.
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