As we move forward in 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on the rich legacy of one of R&;B’s most influential artists, D’Angelo. Bursting onto the global scene in 1995 with his Virgin Records debut, ‘Brown Sugar,’ D’Angelo was hailed as the new sonic embodiment of soul – a visionary following in the footsteps of iconic figures like Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Curtis Mayfield. Fast forward to 30 years later, and his music continues to resonate with fans worldwide. A particular gem from his discography, the ‘Live At The Jazz Café, London’ EP, originally a Japan-only release, has been revamped and is now available for all to enjoy, complete with previously unreleased performances. Let’s dive into the musical journey of this exceptional .
D’Angelo: The Rising Star
In 1995, D’Angelo’s star was on the rise the world, with the exciting young R&;B singer-songwriter hailed as the new sound of soul, a genius artist in the tradition of Stevie Wonder, Prince and Curtis Mayfield. His Virgin Records debut, Brown Sugar, with its hit title song and smash cover of Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin’,” proved the hype was to be believed.
The Elusive EP: ‘Live At The Jazz Café, London’
It’s generally thought that D’Angelo followed his debut with Voodoo, released in 2000. However, in 1996, fans in Japan were treated to a six-track EP release, “Live At The Jazz Café, London.” Recorded live on September 14, 1995, the Japan-only EP became a sought- collector’s item.
New Release: ‘Live At The Jazz Café, London: The Complete Show’
On March 25, Virgin/UMe plans to release ‘Live At The Jazz Café, London: The Complete Show’, featuring the full performance, on CD and digital formats. The new release returns to print the EP’s six cuts — issuing them in the U.S. for the first time, as well — and adds five more previously unreleased performances.
Unreleased Performances
The five unreleased performances include “Jonz In My Bones,” an extended version of “Lady,” including a reprise of the song left off the original EP, and covers of three songs originally by D’Angelo influences Mandrill, Ohio Players, and Al Green.
Featuring Angie Stone
Featured on background vocals is Angie Stone, a.k.a. Angie B., one of the seminal female rappers through her hit group The Sequence who would become a solo star in her own right.
The Complete Show Tracklist
The ‘Live At The Jazz Café, London: The Complete Show’ presents D’Angelo’s full concert for the first time anywhere, with all of the tracks in the correct sequence for the first time. Here is the full tracklist:
1. Introduction
2. Fencewalk (Mandrill cover)
3. Sweet Sticky Thing (Ohio Players cover)
4. Jonz in My Bones
5. Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine
6. Sh*t, Damn, Motherf*cker
7. Cruisin’ (Smokey Robinson cover)
8. I’m Glad You’re Mine (Al Green cover)
9. Lady
10. Announcement
Encore:
11. Can’t Hide Love
12. Brown Sugar
* Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 (long version), 10: Previously Unreleased
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