Luxembourg-based jazz quartet Jambal link up with Kenai Shogun – a new collaborative alias of Luxembourgish / Brazilian rapper pirraia (f.k.a Culture the Kid) to release a full-length album entitled ‘Men of Average Nature’.
The project is a culmination of a long-lasting friendship, jamming years of living into mere minutes. Jambal and Kenai Shogun have evolved parallel to each other, shaping their studio and live identities before finally joining forces for this project. Though life has scattered them across Europe – with homes in London, Oslo, Amsterdam and Antwerp – they always find their way back to Luxembourg where they continuously set new standards in blending their genres.
Recorded at Charles Stoltz’s studios after two residencies at Trifolion Echternach, the album blends jazz improvisation with sharp penmanship, UK-influenced grooves and psychedelic textures. Dense walls of sound burst into lush melodies, cementing Jambal’s signature sound, building upon their 2025 EP *Asterisk (produced by Propulsions) . The record also features guitarist Mateus Wojda, whose contributions add both drive and melodic depth. As with all previous releases, the artwork and visual identity have been created by Jambal’s longtime friend and fifth member Erik Mathias, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic throughout. With Men of Average Nature, Jambal and Kenai Shogun deliver a profound statement of friendship, artistic growth and sheer creativity, shaping a sound that transcends traditional genre-blending and establishes new standards for their collaborations.
Listen to ‘Men of Average Nature’ here
Press release courtesy of Only Good Stuff
