Zacchae’us Paul Gives Us Jazz’n’B
Today, Atlanta-born multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist Zacchae’us Paul announced the forthcoming release of his sophomore album, JAZZ MONEY VOL. 2: SWINGIN’ R&B, and released a fresh pair of new singles. From the immersive album set to release on October 16 via Candid Records, “LOOK TO THE SKY” and “SHE F*CK WITH THE RACKS” are out now.
Following the release of Paul’s debut album JAZZ MONEY, which landed on NPR Music’s Essential Jazz Discoveries of 2024 list, JAZZ MONEY VOL. 2: SWINGIN’ R&B continues that beyond-genre ethos. A truly genre-blurring amalgam of great Black music, the 17-track LP connects the dots between hip-hop, hard-swinging modern jazz, neo-soul, and more.
A love album at heart, the new single “LOOK TO THE SKY” is a captivating examination of the cycle of life and death. It is furiously swinging postbop shot through with spiritual jazz, featuring the great saxophonist/composer Eric Wyatt, who intended this piece as an homage to his late mother, and lyrics by Paul, who reflected on the baby girl he and his spouse have on the way. With a silky smooth voice destined for R&B stardom, Paul also provided the vocals on “LOOK TO THE SKY,” and tapped the talents of GRAMMY Award-nominated jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold for some staggering interplay. The result is not a mere fusion, but an entirely new sound, created by Paul: Swingin’ R&B.
(PHOTO CREDIT: Royce Isaac)