Kassa Overall isnât being glib when he calls his
Shades of Flu series âCOVID-themed.â It was cruel that the pandemic hit America at the same time the Brooklyn-based drummer-producerâs excellent second album,
I Think Iâm Good, dropped, forcing him to go to ground when he should have been out riding the crest of a wave. Remixing has provided an outlet during this strange period in the jazz world. By taking apart old records and piecing them back together in audacious new ways,
Shades of Flu encapsulates the adaptability of musicians forced to create in their bedrooms and basements. The sometimes tumultuous nature of Kassaâs mixes also reflect the peculiarity of present-day existence. Thereâs an element of chaos to this music you wouldnât associate with