Ibiza`s Jazz N Palms are an act that seemed to have an amazing year. Emerging from a series of admittedly excellent edits with an album of outstanding originals,  Ses Rodes, and performing as a full live band, holding down residences at the island’s Standard and Pikes hotels. Led by Italian expat, Riccio, they also released a rocking reimagining of Piera Martell’s coveted Balearic classic, Exotica, retitled Milano, on a 45, for Hell Yeah! Recordings. Their downtempo take is a very, very groovy JJ Cale-esque boogie – with vocalist, Giovanna Lubjan, switching between soaring and a low sensual growl. On the racing, rhythm guitar-driven Disco-Mix she stretches to super scatted vamps. The music, bang in the middle of celebrated outfits Str4ta and Mildlife. Here, Riccio raps with The Insider and reveals a few of his own top tunes. 

Words & Selections by Riccio. Idea instigated by The Insider.

Reggae Clinic 65 / Take Five

I like covers of classics.

Alphonse Mouzon / If Tomorrow Comes

Let’s take a ride. 

Shigedo / MCW

Pure class and subwoofers.

Masaru Imada / Andalusian Breeze

Sophisticated Japanese jazz flamenco for tuxedo nights. 

Grupo Proyecto De Gonzalo Rubalcaba / Pergamin

Afro-Cuban Jazz and vibraphone. Excelente combinación!

Martin Taylor / Deja Vu

Be gentle is cool, in the `80s too.

George Howard / Sweetest Taboo

I like covers of classics.

Bobby Hutcherson / I Wanna Stand Over There

When piano and vibes go fast.

DJ Cam Quartet / Think Twice

Did I tell you I like covers of old classics? 

3iO / Les Nuits

I also like covers of new classics.

Jazz N Palms` Ses Rodes and Milano are out now, on Hell Yeah! Recordings.