Magazine Sixty Music Review with Future Sounds Of Jazz

Greg Fenton reviews Future Sounds Of Jazz Vol.16 – Compost Records

There’s a real pleasure in hearing music that keeps the past alive while pushing boldly into the present. You can feel those original formats echoing throughout this collection, giving it a living sense of history even as it stretches into new territory. It’s an expansive selection of sounds, paced with care, and full of the diversity and creative ingenuity that define the series. The story is far from finished.

Vol.16 moves fluidly between beat‑free explorations—like Emanative feat. Jessica Lauren’s atmospheric piece and Hector Plimmer’s excellent remix—and more traditional song structures, such as Brittany Davis’ Sun And Moon. Soul Patrol’s Love Variations Part 1 (Charlie Dark Reconstruction) adds a contemporary edge, making the release feel equally suited to night and day, or moments in-between.

The electronic chug of Baba Sikander’s Nine Serpents widens the rhythmic reach, while the fuzzy bass of Michael Reinboth’s As If By Magic sparks a different kind of momentum. Didier Styn’s Woven Voices brings delicate chimes into focus, contrasting beautifully with the percussive rush of Charles Peterson’s Zu Zu Music. And pushing the boundaries further still, Prepared – Model Zwei II opens up a deeper reflection on time and space.

Vol.16 feels like a carefully curated journey—rooted in tradition, restless in spirit, and rich with contemplation.

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