After winning over the disco scene in the last five years, Masterworks Music has branched and launched sister label Deep Cutz. And the first release, a five-track EP from Jehan and Donnie, lives up to the name brilliantly.

After an atmospheric intro that hints at the deep, jazz-laced house masterclass to come, it's straight into business with Donnie Moustaki's 'Saturnian Beer' and 'Lady 2000' by Jehan on the A-Side.

Donnie's lead track is full of fluttering arps, dusty kicks and claps and a hazy sunset glow brought on by piano solos and soaring brass. We're not sure what a Saturnian Beer is, but we'll have a four-pack on this evidence, please. 'Lady 2000' meanwhile is a filter-disco groove monster, all live bass action, tippy-tappy percussion and deep house chords.

The B-Side keeps up the momentum on the Deep Cutz EP as Donnie Moustaki and Jehan collaborate on 'Cool Man Nazz.' With a funkier, slower tempo and chunky, driving drums, it's perfect warm-up material to get the toes tapping and the heads nodding.

The EP closes out with Donnie Moustaki's 'Rock Bottom' which goes full-on jazz, all Art Blakey drum rolls, headsnapping bass and righteous piano swirls.

DJ Feedback:

Frank Situation - Nice first release on Deep Cutz! Deep and juicy cuts indeed ...Rock Bottom is a jam but Lady 2000 kicks it for me

Fingerman - nice Harvey Sutherland type vibes. Lovely!

Mark Christopher - Superb release. Every track a winner.

JB Dizzy - Lots of great classic vibes here! Lady 2000 has some lovely swing n grooves

Vagabundo Club Social - love it all!

Leon Elray - Ohhh! it reminds me the old good Acid Jazz Period. Groovy, Jazzy and full of vibes.

Severino HMD – Groovy

Humberto Galván - Superb release. Saturnian Beer is the best, for me. Deep, jazzy and groovy AF!

Situationism - Really interesting ep!

Paul Older - yessa..

Henri Le Blanc - Super tasty first release, love every track!

Doctorsoul - nice Jazz Funk groove !

Alan Appo Appleton - sorry cannot pick a fave, they are all amazingly good/hip/onit. and will be going straight into my shows !!

Sid Wesley - Life Support Machine - The coolest selection of summer jams you could ever wish to hear!

Ben Spalding - Puzzle Projects Music - Great release, 'Cool Man Nazz' was my fav. Will definitely play.

Le Visiteur - This is soooooooooooooooooooooo good. 100% up for doing something on this.

Conor Magavock - lots of loveliness here! all tracks are winners!!

Norman Halley - Very cool ep. Loving the vibe. We'll support.

Juan Vargas - Love the Ep cool deep vibes

Jarle Brathen - Great! Thanks, Jarle B - Ytre Rymden

Steve Cooper - Jazzy As !! Loving lady 2000 ..Great Ep !

Javi Frias - Some great stuff here!

Soultekk - cool soulful and jazzy EP.. l love this deep vibes. Full Support in my Shows
Simon Gaskell - Lovely summery e.p. this! Can't wait to get out there and play it! Thank you!

Moogy Bee - Apoyo total amigos!!!! Buen Trabajo!!

Gary Jones - wow.. super deep and quirkey.. loving this new direction Danny.. very 'Felipe Gordon' etc.. full support. ;)

Sean Innit - Some real nice jamz on here...Lady 2000 and Cool Man Nazz in particular. ..Very nice. This ones got some longevity for me .In the bag fo sure.

Joe Carter - Lovely downtempo vibes

Dj Shmeejay - Straight delicious.

Grant Holmes - Both Lady 2000 and Cool Man Nazz are the standout tracks for me!....A very solid release!

Paul Groves - Deep AF! Also loving 'Saturnian Beer'.

Ste Hendry - what a track! And what a start for Masterworks Deep Cuts! Some gorgeous smokey jazzy stuff in this release.