Josh Arcoleo is a powerhouse. One of the U.K’s hardest working musicians, Josh is usually found playing saxophone with some of the most innovative creators of our generation. Whether it’s touring with Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka, tearing it up on stage with jazz bassist Jasper Høiby, or laying down tracks for producer Jordan Rakei, Josh has been quietly shaping the current musical landscape.
His debut album on Edition Records established him as an incredible jazz saxophonist (4-stars in the Guardian, Evening Standard) but he hasn’t released any music in his own name in a decade. Whilst co-writing and performing on an eclectic mix of projects (Snowpoet, Dan Kye, Native Dancer) Josh has been honing his skills as multi-instrumentalist and producer for his genre-defying E.P. The resulting album (set for release on 3 February 2023) is a deeply personal statement, epitomising Josh’s creative energy. K.O.K.O (Keep On Keeping On – a mantra from Josh’s mentor the late jazz icon: Pee Wee Ellis) condenses big instrumental hooks, heavy beats and glitchy vocal samples into a stunning new record.
Josh Arcoleo – production, composition, saxophone, bass, synths Alex Arcoleo – production, composition, piano,
keyboards, synths
James Maddren – drums on CR0, Love of the Music, Koko
Helen Arcoleo – flute on CR0 NYM – vocals on Smoke Jacket
Release date: 3rd Feb 2023