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There are still little-known gems to discover within the MPS catalogue. For instance, "Cosmic Forest" curated by Nicola Conte.
"Cosmic Forest" is a compilation that highlights some of the most compelling "spiritual jazz" recordings from 1965 to 1975. Conte, a world-renowned Italian musician and producer, as well as a passionate DJ and record collector, is a connoisseur of European jazz with an astounding ability to dig a little deeper when it comes to arranging such a compilation.
In this case, he concentrated on the spiritual highpoints of the MPS catalogue, highlighting both well-known and obscure musical treasures, while connecting disparate pieces through a personal common thread. The choice of individual titles and the flowing character of their arrangement lend the album a quality of timelessness, while showcasing the breadth of the entire "cosmic jazz collection" within the MPS archives.

0:00:00 Maiden Voyage - The Third Wave
0:04:43 Evolution - Nathan Davis
0:11:56 A Day in Vienna - Dexter Gordon & Slide Hampton
0:19:45 Yaad - Motihar Trio/Schweizer Trio/Schoof/Wilen
0:25:04 Djerbi - George Gruntz
0:28:43 Never Let It End - Albert Mangelsdorff Quartet
0:38:33 Shelda - Smoke
0:43:58 Soledad De Murcia - Michael Naura Quartet
0:49:56 Timbales Calientes - The MPS Rhythm Combination & Brass
0:57:11 El Babaku - El Babaku
1:05:42 Revelation - Hannibal and the Sunrise Orchestra
1:13:17 Burungkaka Tua - Tony Scott & The Indonesian All-Stars
1:18:35 Raga Jeeva Swara - Dave Pike Set