(original Mix) - Alex Reece Jazz Master

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A signature Reece move that traded the "amen break" chaos for a steady, rolling rhythm easier for a wider audience to groove to.

The is a masterclass in restraint. It features: Alex Reece Jazz Master (Original Mix)

"Jazz Master" wasn't just a club hit; it was a crossover success. While the Original Mix defined the vibe, the track became a cultural staple, largely thanks to high-profile remixes. Perhaps most famous is the Kruder & Dorfmeister "Session" , which introduced Reece’s sound to the burgeoning trip-hop and lounge scenes.

Even decades later, "Jazz Master" doesn't sound dated. In an era where "liquid" is one of the most popular D&B subgenres, listening to this 1996 original feels like going back to the source. It reminds us that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do in a loud room is lower your voice and play something smooth. Let us know your favorite version of this

If you were lurking in record shops or lost in a haze of smoke at a London club in 1996, you likely heard a track that didn't just play—it floated. While the jungle scene was still reeling from the frantic energy of chopped-up breaks and heavy ragga influences, Alex Reece dropped , a track that would help solidify the blueprint for what we now call Liquid Funk . A Departure from the Chaos

Deep, atmospheric horns and delicate melodic touches that gave the track its "Jazz Master" title. It features: "Jazz Master" wasn't just a club

Released in 1996 as a centerpiece of his debut album, So Far , "Jazz Master" was a radical departure for the time. While his peers were exploring the darker, more aggressive side of Drum and Bass on labels like Metalheadz, Reece was busy infusing his West London roots with the sophistication of jazz and the sleekness of Detroit techno.