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K​.​O​.​K​.​O

by Josh Arcoleo

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Intro 00:29
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CR0 03:28
3.
Smoke Jacket 02:49
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5.
Koko 04:47
6.
WTW 01:10

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London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Josh Arcoleo unleashes his new EP ‘K.O.K.O’, 10 years after releasing his debut album ‘Beginnings’.

Josh Arcoleo is a powerhouse. One of the U.K’s hardest working musicians, Josh is usually found playing saxophone with some of the most innovative creators of our generation. Whether it’s touring with Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka, tearing it up on stage with jazz bassist Jasper Høiby, or laying down tracks for producer Jordan Rakei, Josh has been quietly shaping the current musical landscape. His debut album on Edition Records established him as an incredible jazz saxophonist (4-stars in the Guardian, Evening Standard) but he hasn’t released any music in his own name in a decade. Whilst co-writing and performing on an eclectic mix of projects (Snowpoet, Dan Kye, Native Dancer) Josh has been honing his skills as multi-instrumentalist and producer for his genre-defying E.P. The resulting album (set for release on 3 February 2023) is a deeply personal statement, epitomising Josh’s creative energy. K.O.K.O (Keep On Keeping On - a mantra from Josh’s mentor the late jazz icon: Pee Wee Ellis) condenses big instrumental hooks, heavy beats and glitchy vocal samples into a stunning new record.

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released February 3, 2023

Josh Arcoleo - production, composition, saxophone, bass, synths
Alex Arcoleo - production, composition, piano, keyboards, synths
James Maddren - drums on CR0, Love of the Music, Koko
Helen Arcoleo - flute on CR0
NYM - vocals on Smoke Jacket

Music composed by Josh Arcoleo and Alex Arcoleo except Smoke Jacket by Josh Arcoleo and NYM and WTW by Josh Arcoleo
Published by E2 Music Publishing

Intro, Smoke Jacket, Love of the Music and WTW mixed by Toby Davies
CR0 and Koko mixed by Alex Arcoleo.

Saxophone on ‘Love Of The Music’ & vocals on ‘Smoke Jacket’ recorded by Chris Hyson.

Mastered by Peter Beckmann.

Vocal sample on Love of the Music:
Pee Wee Ellis, from an interview with Alexander Mclean/underyourskin (with thanks to Charlotte Crofton-Sleigh and Alexander McLean/underyourskin for permission to use the sample).

Album artwork by Oli Bentley, Split.
Photography by NYM.

Executive producer Dave Stapleton

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Josh Arcoleo London, UK

Josh Arcoleo is a composer, producer, and multi instrumentalist.

Josh has writing credits with artists such as Dan Kye, Snowpoet, and Native Dancer among others. Josh has also toured and recorded extensively with artists such as Joss Stone, Michael Kiwanuka, Jordan Rakei, Jacob Collier, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Ghostpoet, Tony Allen and Ginger Baker. ... more

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