Makaya McCraven - In The Moment (IA11 Edition) Vinyl 2LP

Makaya McCraven’s In the Moment marked both his International Anthem debut and the crystallization of a signature method: recording hours of live improvisation, then reshaping it into concise, groove-driven compositions. Culled from nearly 48 hours of performances at a Chicago venue over the course of a year, the 19 tracks showcase McCraven’s ability to fuse jazz improvisation with hip-hop production sensibilities. Featuring a cast of local musicians who have since become leading figures in their own right, the album stands as a vital document of Chicago’s scene and the launchpad for McCraven’s evolving “organic beat music.”