Nrg 5 [LP]

Chiminyo - Nrg 5 [LP]

Chiminyo is a decorated drummer and producer at the center of the London jazz scene, performing with heavyweights like Maisha and Cykada. A winner of the Jazz FM Digital Award and named 'One to watch' in The Guardian in 2025, his work has been championed by Gilles Peterson, BBC 1Xtra, and Jazz FM. Chiminyo is a residency holder at Ronnie Scott's, where he hosts the "Late Late Electronic" nights, and has collaborated with Mercury-nominated artists including Nubya Garcia and Shabaka Hutchings. “NRG 5” is the fifth installment of Chiminyo's acclaimed live improvisation series. Recorded at Peckham Levels, the album features a formidable lineup of UK talent: Oscar Jerome(Guitar), Kaidi Akinnibi (Saxophone), Charlie Stacey (Keys/Synths), Rudi Creswick (Bass), and Magnus Mehta (Percussion). This release targets the thriving UK Jazz and Electronic crossover market, appealing to fans of Blue Note's modern roster and the high-energy, club-adjacent jazz found at festivals like We Out Here. Tracklisting: A1. Re:Unite A2. Transference A3. Somnus A4. Technicals Inside B1. Down in My Monitor B2. Lucidity B3. Sacred B4. Breaking Point