{"product_id":"orbits","title":"Orbits","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing their acclaimed debut Spirits, New Zealand’s boundary-pushing jazz collective The Circling Sun return with their sophomore LP\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrbits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a deeply layered fusion of spiritual jazz, analog electronics, and percussive groove. Where Spirits explored 1960s influences,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrbits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshifts into the mid-’70s, drawing inspiration from Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Yusef Lateef’s Atlantic era, and the Brazilian jazz of Azymuth and Airto Moreira.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ensemble blends arpeggiating Prophet synths and modular electronics with acoustic instrumentation: saxophone, upright piano, vintage drums, and hand-played percussion. Tracks move seamlessly between danceable Afro-Cuban rhythms and expansive, ambient jazz meditations — with layered vocals and choral textures guiding the listener through an interstellar sonic journey. Lush yet accessible, \u003cem\u003eOrbits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eappeals to both deep jazz heads and fans of ambient, soulful instrumental music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUPC: 5060571363619\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Circling Sun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48877106036987,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/2606\/3262\/files\/TheCirclingSun-orbits.jpg?v=1752248695","url":"https:\/\/rustandwax.com\/products\/orbits","provider":"Rust \u0026 Wax Record Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}