Mysterious resurfaced 60s and 70s outfit Jazz Sabbath will release their third album, “The 1968 Tapes,” through Blacklake Records on November 29, 2024. The band released the first single “Supernaut” available for stream through the youTube player below:
Although never released until recently, Jazz Sabbath‘s music has been finding its way to millions for over 50 years. Through a vicious cycle of personal tragedy and plagiarism the songs intended to change the jazz world ended up giving birth to a much darker sound. Now a third recording from the Sixties has resurfaced, perhaps their most important one.
In 1968 Jazz Sabbath were an instant hit on the UK jazz scene. It wasn’t long until they were offered a record deal. They spent weeks in the studio recording the tracks that got the heaviest reactions at their shows until they captured their live energy on tape. Unfortunately, the label manager told them the album was far too experimental and there was no hit potential. Ordered to play some of their ‘easier’ tracks instead, they reluctantly gave in.
The 2 albums that followed still are classics in their own right, but they were not mistaken in thinking they had recorded their best work in 1968. Like the tracks from their 2 albums, these tracks were also shamelessly presented as ‘original songs‘ by that band from Birmingham a few years later. Whether they copied them from live bootlegs or if they got their hands on the mix, it doesn’t really matter. Their lasting popularity, even in the crude way they were covered, only proves just how monumental these songs were and how record labels are often wrong.
With the truth now finally out there and that Birmingham band exposed as the musical charlatans they are, Jazz Sabbath have finally mastered the 1968 tapes to present their best work to the public.
“In 1968 Jazz Sabbath were an instant hit on the UK jazz scene. It wasn’t long until they were offered a record deal. This first recording was rejected by the label; the label manager said it was too experimental and had no hit potential. However, just like the tracks from albums that followed, these tracks were also shamelessly presented as ‘original songs’ by that band from Birmingham a few years later. Their lasting popularity, even in the crude way they were covered, only proves just how monumental these songs were and how record labels are often wrong.“
At the same time the band have been announced for next year’s Cruise To The Edge which sets sail in April 2025. The trio will also embark on an extensive UK/IE tour in 2025, followed by shows throughout Europe and beyond.
The 1968 Tapes will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette and all streaming/download platforms.
Pre-Order the album on Bandcamp: https://jazzsabbath.bandcamp.com/album/the-1968-tapes
Tracklist:
01. Into The Void
02. Spiral Architect
03. Warning
04. The Wizard
05. Electric Funeral
06. Supernaut
07. War Pigs
Lineup:
Milton Keanes / Piano
Jacque T’fono / Upright Bass
Juan Také / Drums
Wes Tostrayer / Guitar
Willy Makit / Trumpet
Leighton B’zard / Hammond
