Vertaal have been a notable presence in capital over the last couple of years. Tipped as “ones to watch for 2019” by Jazz Re:freshed and for 2021 by BBC Introducing, Vertaal played an exclusive pick of sold out shows at prestigious venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Soho and the Jazz Café.  

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Their day-jobs (both are producers, Theo is also a sound engineer and Ajit, a session drummer), have meant they are able to combine their skills to fashion an ever-shifting musical journey. For live gigs they are augmented by a fluctuating line-up of guest instrumentalists who change the flavour of every show, stretching and expanding the arrangements. This informs their studio journey as their catalogue is constantly re-evaluated, re-recorded and re-released as part of their unique journey as an ever-evolving band.

 

Vertaal first mixtape, Paradigm Shifting had a soft digital released on the 23rd  April 2020, on Vertaal’s Empty Quarter Tribe imprint, then a hard release on double vinyl a year later with new mixes and tracks. The initial numbered pressing on coloured vinyl sold out on release. Self-produced, recorded and mixed in their own homes, the record showcases the various tones and facets of Vertaal.

Nominated by Jazz Revelations for EP of 2020, the album was supported by a single, Alcazar b/w Husky.