Directly competing against modern jazz fusion giants like Dirty Loops and Snarky Puppy, there is a wide audience in a tough landscape for the sort of technical jazz mastery provided by JK Group. Their most recent tune, ‘Nutha One’, is a dexterous show of virtuosity from every member. The effects soaked saxophone that opens the tune gives way to a bouncy keyboard solo, before the unexpected ending takes a dramatic turn towards house rhythms as it reaches a climactic end. Due for a December 13^th release, Australian label La Sape is gearing up to drop a compilation of modern jazz, with this gem taking pride of place. - Dan Peeke