SEASON 3

episode 3.5

¡VINYL-ONLY SPECIAL! This week, the OpusTwins dust off some of their favourite records to celebrate the launch of Technics & Chill part 2! More info over on Facebook. Tracks include vivacious jazz from Arturo Sandoval, killer reggae from Sly & Robbie and undeniable disco from Eartha Kitt

The full playlist is available HERE

EPISODE 3.4

Heaps of funk in this week's episode: Bossa nova? Yes. Lonnie Liston Smith? Of course. Art Blakey? At his best. The rest of the show ranges from ambient releases on Music From Memory to Kendrick Lamar

The full playlist is available HERE

episode 3.3

Returning from his tennis conquests victorious, Julian more than makes up for his absence last week & dishes out generous helpings of Saturday fun. Highlights include the latest EP from Neue Grafik [Rhythm Section] and fiery disco from Bosq and Eol Soulfrito

The full playlist is available HERE

EPISODE 3.2

Running with only half the team this week, Jethro brings twice the energy and serves up his favourite jazz, hip hop and dance records of the moment. Expect to hear Clifford Brown & Max Roach. Expect to hear Junglepussy & Kendrick Lamar. Expect to hear DJ Koze and Mount Kimbie. Expect to hear much more! 

The full playlist is available HERE

EPISODE 3.1

Poetry from Linton Kwesi Johnson, new gospel from the Last Poets, and flawless new singles from Sons of Kemet, Kali Uchis, KAYTRANADA, Sudan Archives and Jad & The. Grooves galore, this episode is one of the best 

The full playlist is available HERE

SEASON 2

episode 2.8

The Season 2 finale is a very special broadcast indeed. With Julian out of action, the boys decided to dedicate the first half of the show to an exceptional live recording of John Coltrane playing My Favourite Things. Recorded in concert at Kosei Nenkin Hall, Tokyo, July 22, 1966, this hour-long rendition of Coltrane's masterpiece of reharmonisation is essential listening. The second half of the show sees Jethro holding the fort with a whilst-stop tour through jazz, classical, ambient and a lovely new cut from Queen Sade

The second half of the playlist is available HERE

episode 2.7

A real taste of sunshine this week, as the boys bring some Horace Silver, William Onyeabor and a handful of tunes from Brazil. Stay locked for this one to hear a few heavier new releases from Pangaea, Riko Dan and The Maghreban

The full playlist is available HERE

episode 2.6

Jazz! House! RnB! A typically eclectic mix from the OpusTwins, peppered with new releases from some of our favourites, including Poppy Ajudha, Ashely Henry & Jordan Rakei

The full playlist is available HERE

episode 2.5 

Episode 5 is here! This episode contains new releases from the likes of Mr Fingers, Junglepussy, Oumou Sangaré and a ton of old soul, hip hop and live jazz recordings from Hank Mobley and Eric Dolphy

The full playlist is available HERE

episode 2.4

Unfortunately, this week's episode has been lost in the technological ether, but...

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EPISODE 2.3

A real bumper week of new releases, kicking off with the incredible Connie Constance & Charlotte Day Wilson. After a gentle start, the playlist really picks up with the help of Moodymann, The O'Jays and a new single from Peggy Gou

The full playlist is available HERE

EpISODE 2.2

New tunes from Freddie Gibbs, Tom Misch, Loyle Carner & some golden oldies from South African royalty, Miriam Makeba & Letta Mbulu

The full playlist is available HERE

EPISODE 2.1

The boys are back! 2 hours of new tunes and chat as the OpusTwins welcome the new year & a new season of OpenSesame. Plenty of new UK jazz this week, rounded off with tracks from Steffi & Floating Points. A nod of the head also to birthday girl Sade & some of the people she's influenced. 

The full playlist is available HERE

SEASON 1

EPISODE 1.8

The final instalment of Michaelmas term includes new music from the likes of Little Simz, Natalia Lafourcade and Yellow Days. A festive send off to wrap up a great term of broadcasting. 

The full playlist is available HERE

EPISODE 1.7

The lovely Fin Johnston covers for Jethro this week. He brings with him some of his favourite cuts from Leif & DJ Sotofett, alongside some jazz, some hip hop, and a beautiful Earth Kitt recording. Check it out below. 

The full playlist is available HERE

EPISODE 1.6

Week 6 sees the boys take a look at some new releases from the likes of Blawan, Romare, Ezra Collective & Avalon Emerson.

The full playlist is available HERE

EPISODE 1.5

The fifth instalment of OpenSesame has landed! This week sees the boys play through some of their slower cuts in an attempt to remedy the miserable Oxford rain. The studio also gets a surprise visit from Joel, who drops in to share one of his must-haves. 

The full playlist is available HERE

episode 1.4

This week's episode is brought to you by a solo Julian, who brings a cracking selection of jazz & beats. Julian is also joined by Henry, who offers up a collection of his favourite cuts from the likes of Sun Ra. Other artists include Alice Coltrane, Yussef Kamaal and Herbie Hancock! 

The full playlist is available HERE

episode 1.3

The third issue of the OpusTwins' finest selection of freshly squeezed beats has landed! This week, Jethro and Julian are digging through a few of their favourite samples and discussing how various elements of soul, jazz and contemporary music have shaped hip hop. In addition, the show is packed with new tunes from Poppy Ajudha, Kutiman, Nai Palm, yaeji, Max Graef and many more!

The full playlist is available as a Spotify playlist HERE

episode 1.2

We are back with another instalment of our weekly show, 'OpenSesame'. This week, we're celebrating 100 years of Dizzy Gillespie with some our favourite cuts of his. On top of that, we've got music from the likes of 4hero, Romare, O'Flynn and many, many more!

The full playlist is available as a Spotify playlist HERE

Episode 1.1

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