solipsistic NATION No. 85: Compost Records

When I think of Germany and electronic music I often think of the robotic sounds of Kraftwerk or the pummeling tracks of techno of the 90s. When I think of Germany I don’t think of electronic music that blends jazz elements with house and r&b that will either shake your ass or seduce you. I admit it’s a stereotype but there you have it. Well, I believed that until I came across Compost Records.

Compost Records was founded in 1994 by Michael Reinboth and in the last 14 years Michael has released music from some of the most talented artists around. Beanfield, Truby Trio, Jazzanova; these are just some of the dynamic talent that Compost records represents.

On today’s show we’ll talk with Michael and find out where his love affair with r&b, jazz, funk and soul began and how his career as a music journalist led to launching Compost Records. And, of course, will accompany our conversation with Michael with select tracks from the roster of artists on his label.