To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their genre-defining album In Between, Berlin-based collective Jazzanova and their label Sonar Kollektiv present In Between (Remixes) — a bold, full-length reinterpretation that reimagines the original 2002 LP through fresh perspectives and global influences. Out October 17, 2025, the compilation brings together a carefully curated lineup of forward-thinking producers and longtime collaborators who breathe new life into the original tracks.
Released at a time when nu-jazz, broken beat, and future soul were emerging as new frontiers in electronic music, In Between helped set the tone for an entire movement. Two decades later, In Between (Remixes) pays homage to that foundation while pointing decisively toward the future. The album features 11 brand-new remixes from artists who push the boundaries of genre—including Jacana People, Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation), The KBCS, Nautilus, DJ Slowz, Magro, Crackazat, Paskal & Urban Absolutes, Kid Fonque, Groove Chronicles, and Satin Jackets.
Each producer brings their own style and cultural background to the table. Jacana People kick off the album with a spacious, club-ready take on “Another New Day,” fusing ambient textures with pulsing rhythms. Eric Hilton wraps Clara Hill’s vocals in a smoky, dub-inflected rework of “No Use,” while The KBCS infuse “The One-Tet” with rich analog soul and funk instrumentation. Nautilus transforms “Mwela, Mwela (Here I Am)” into a retro-futurist jazz-funk jam steeped in rare groove aesthetics.
Vietnamese B-boy and DJ culture ambassador DJ Slowz offers a deeply hip-hop-rooted reinterpretation of “L.O.V.E.” and “You & I,” full of raw texture and vinyl crackle. Berlin’s Magro brings glitchy future-jazz stylings to “Keep Falling,” featuring Ursula Rucker. Crackazat turns “No Use” into a euphoric house journey brimming with groove, keys, and soul. Paskal & Urban Absolutes give “That Night” a sleek deep house finish, while Kid Fonque fuses Berlin club vibes with Jo’burg rhythms on his remix of “Another New Day.” UKG innovator Groove Chronicles flips “The One-Tet” into a gritty, bass-heavy refix, and Satin Jackets closes the set with a shimmering Balearic slow-burn version of “No Use.”
The result is a genre-blending, cross-continental celebration of Jazzanova’s far-reaching influence. While rooted in nostalgia, In Between (Remixes) avoids sentimentality by remaining sonically adventurous and uncompromising. It’s a fresh reinterpretation that still honors the spirit of the original album—one that helped solidify Jazzanova as pioneers of the global nu-jazz sound.
Formed in the late 1990s, Jazzanova quickly emerged as one of the most forward-thinking collectives in electronic music. Blending jazz, soul, house, broken beat, and Latin influences with intricate production and deep crate-digging sensibilities, the group became a cornerstone of the evolving nu-jazz and future soul scenes. Their debut album In Between (2002) was met with international acclaim and has since become a touchstone for fans of genre-defying, groove-based music. Alongside running the independent label Sonar Kollektiv, Jazzanova continues to evolve—both as a studio outfit and live band—remaining vital to global underground music culture more than two decades into their career.
In Between (Remixes) is the second chapter in Jazzanova’s 20th anniversary celebration. It follows In Between Revisited: Jazzanova Live, a live reinterpretation of the album performed by a full band. The campaign will conclude later this year with In Between (Deluxe Edition)—a definitive box set including the original album, the 2025 remix compilation, the live version, the classic 2003 remix album, and a curated collection of rare Jazzanova singles like “That Night,” “Days To Come,” and “Bohemian Sunset.”
The full remix album drops October 17, 2025 via Sonar Kollektiv.