Whenever I think of Phoenix Arizona, I think of stunning sunsets. Skies slashed with hues of yellow, orange and purple–skies stretched so tightly over the Earth’s surface, you feel as though you can reach out and grab them.
Recently, I came across a new point of reference for the valley city. A musical one. Please give a warm welcome to self-proclaimed “musician and sound scientist” Kareem Ali and his recent record ‘Starshine Blues’.
Coming together in a single 16-hour session, ‘Starshine Blues’ is a treat in jazz-inspired house. Founded on a classic house kick with slinky jazz percussion, Kareem takes us on a voyage. Littered with off-the-cuff spoken word and sprightly trumpet, the track is an all-out celebration. That gorgeous horn you hear…that’s Kareem too! “Yep, that’s me. I’ve been playing the trumpet for 19 years!”
‘Starshine Blues’ is the sequel to an older jam of his by the name of ‘Black Space Jazz’. A storyline he says that will have many more musical iterations– “I’ll definitely be expanding on these, they’re all actually inspired by the score of my favourite anime, Cowboy Bebop.” Be sure to give ‘Black Space Jazz’ a spin, it’s pure joy.
When I ask about how he first got into the production game, Kareem’s answer is straight as an arrow. Dan.
