Various Artists - The Aachen Jazz FIles - Compiled by Rainer Trüby & miche (2026)

The Aachen Jazz Files compilation offers a retrospective of the influential German label NABEL Records during its peak years from 1980 to 1994. Based in Aachen, the label served as a vital hub for innovation, blending acoustic jazz with fusion, Brazilian rhythms, and avant-garde influences. The collection features pivotal works by Monika Linges, Maria Joao, and John Thomas, reflecting the unique musical ecosystem of a city that also birthed Germany's first discotheque. NABEL's releases gained global acclaim among DJs for their blend of danceable energy and modal depth, defining a distinctive "Aachen sound" positioned between sophisticated fusion and soulful Brazilian warmth.

Tracklist:
1-1 Monika Linges - The World Was Young [6:03]
1-2 Hipsters in the zone;Reiner Witzel - Hellas [6:07]
1-3 John Thomas - Maryke [5:52]
1-4 Maria João;Maria João - O Ronco da cuica [4:17]
1-5 John Thomas - Like A Samba [6:15]
1-6 Hipsters in the zone;Reiner Witzel - Ayola [5:36]
1-7 Monika Linges - Running [3:16]