adrian younge presents the debut album from loren oden, who was already background vocalist for stevie wonder, chaka khan, kirk franklin, erykah badu and neyo.

lonnie liston smith joins ali shaheed muhammad and adrian younge on jazz is dead #17. limited coloured vinyl edition.

the midnight hour is black excellence: an ode to the cultural sophistication that the harlem renaissance established for its people. the midnight hour is comprised of ali shaheed muhammad and adrian younge, alongside a tight rhythm section and a full orchestra.