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For Remixes JID020, the label has tapped a few of their favourite contemporary artists and producers to offer their own take on the music of Series 2. The album features a variety of dynamic personalities with remixes from London based artists Shabaka Hitchins and Theon Cross, New York tastemaker Melanie Charles, LA based produces Bei Ru, Brazil\’s DK Nyack, Detroit based producer Tall Black Guy, Bay Area producer Mophono and the LA based house duo L.O. & Diisko. The album earns its place in the Jazz Is Dead catalog as it further celebrated the spirit of collaboration amongst artists young and old. What unites these DJs, producers and musicians with the Jazz Is Dead ethos is their unbent dedication to remaining true to their own vibe and sound all the while preserving the energy and feeling of the original recordings. TRACKLISTING1. Tony Allen – Don\’t Believe The Dancers (Mophono Remix)2. The Midnight Hour – Phoenix (Theon Cross Remix)3. Katalyst – Reflections (Bei Ru Remix)4. Jean Carne – Black Rainbow (Melanie Charles Remix)5. Henry Franklin – African Sun (Shabaka Hutchins Remix)6. Lonnie Liston Smith – Love Brings Happiness (Tall Black Guy feat. Kaidi Tatham Remix)7. Garrett Saracho – Altitude (L.O. & Diisko Remix) 8. Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison – Running With The Tribe (DJ Nyack Remix)