You gotta see: Moonchild

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      Guess what, everyone—jazz is cool again. Once deemed a dying art, the style has infused modern genres, including late neo-soul and future bass.

      Jazz licks are the basis of local boy Pomo’s hits, while any hip-hop worth its salt is reintroducing an old-school feel. That fact isn’t wasted on L.A. three-piece Moonchild. Playing soulful jazz before soulful jazz was back on the radio, the trio put out their first record, Be Free, in 2012. The trio honed their breathy and ethereal style in the intervening years, and 2017’s Voyager emerged as one of the most underrated records of the year, earning them plaudits from the likes of Robert Glasper, Jazzy Jeff, and 9th Wonder. The band’s live show—which you can catch at the Biltmore on Sunday (April 15)—packs a stronger punch, featuring horns and tight drumming without compromising its soothing groove. Expect to dance, cry, and dance again.

      Moonchild,  "Run Away"

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