Makaya McCraven – Off the Record – 2 LP set

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Artist: Makaya McCraven | Label: International Anthem / Nonesuch | Format: 2xLP | Genre: Jazz | Vinyl Condition: Mint | Cover Condition: Sealed

Makaya McCraven
Off the Record
International Anthem / Nonesuch 0103 – 2 LP set in a thick gatefold jacket

Internationally acclaimed drummer, producer, and sonic collagist Makaya McCraven returns to announce four distinct yet interconnected EPs – Techno Logic, The Peoples Mixtape, Hidden Out!, and PopUp Shop compiled on a 2xLP and 2xCD physical release titled Off the Record. Together they mark McCravens first recorded offerings since 2022s In These Times. Built from live recordings, the music is later reshaped by McCraven via extensive editing, overdubs, and post-production at his home studio in Chicago.The source material from each EP is drawn from moments of pure improvisation, recorded live in performance, shaped as much by the room and audience as by the musicians themselves. Techno Logic features Ben LaMar Gay and Theon Cross, and draws from performances in London (2017), Berlin (2024), and New York (2025), showcasing nearly eight years of developing rapport between the three musicians, starting with their very first session at Worldwide FMs former North London studio. The Peoples Mixtape has its foundation in a live recording from Brooklyns Public Records in January of 2025, where McCraven celebrated the 10 year anniversary of In The Moment with an intentional return to the improvisational language he developed over that albums sessions. For the occasion, McCraven played with bassist Junius Paul and trumpeter Marquis Hill (two musicians who are majorly present on In The Moment), as well as vibraphonist Joel Ross (who has been a regular collaborator of McCravens since the 2017 sessions for Universal Beings), and synthesist Jeremiah Chiu (marking the first occasion for McCraven to play with the SML co-leader and International Anthem labelmate). Hidden Out! is built off recordings from McCravens June 2017 residency at The Hideout in Chicago, where he improvised weekly with a revolving cast including bassist Junius Paul, Tortoise member, International Anthem labelmate, composer and guitarist Jeff Parker, and SML co-leader, GRAMMY-award winning producer and alto saxophonist Josh Johnson. PopUp Shop was created from recordings of McCravens Los Angeles debut at Del Monte Speakeasy in 2015, where McCraven took part in the King Hippo and Grown Kids Radio produced event RAWS:LA, and improvised with guitarist Jeff Parker, vibraphonist Justefan, and bassist Benjamin J. Shepherd.

Contains:
YoYoYo intro
Venice
Imafan
Los Gatos
Sweet Stuff
Battleships (feat Jeff Parker)
Away (feat Jeff Parker)
Dark Parks (feat Jeff Parker)
Awaze (feat Josh Johnson)
News Feed (feat Junius Paul)
Braddas
Gnu Blue (feat Theon Cross & Ben LaMar Gay)
Technology (feat Thoen Cross & Ben LaMar Gay)
Boom Bapped (feat Theon Cross & Ben LaMar Gay)
Prime (feat Theon Cross & Ben LaMar Gay)
Strikes Again (feat Theon Cross & Ben LaMar Gay)
Choo Choo
The Beat Up
What a Life
Lake Shore Drive Five

NEW SEALED 2 LP set in a thick gatefold jacket