Floating Points

Floating Points on vinyl: electronics, jazz and orchestra

In short: Behind Floating Points is Sam Shepherd, a producer, DJ and composer from Manchester who also earned a PhD in neuroscience. His music ranges from club tracks and electronic albums to orchestral work – and to “Promises”, which he recorded with saxophone legend Pharoah Sanders. The Vinyl Room currently has 8 Floating Points records.

What makes Floating Points special?

“Promises” (2021) is a long, calm piece in nine movements: Shepherd’s keyboards, Pharoah Sanders’ saxophone and strings of the London Symphony Orchestra. It is regarded as one of Sanders’ most impressive late works.

His debut album “Elaenia” (2015) combines electronics with jazz, “Reflections - Mojave Desert” was made with his band in the Californian desert, and “Crush” (2019) is harder and closer to the club. Plus “King Bromeliad” and his curated compilation for the “LateNightTales” series.

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Records by Floating Points

→ Pharoah Sanders · Luaka Bop · Spiritual jazz · Ambient

FAQ

Who is Floating Points? The British producer and composer Sam Shepherd from Manchester.

What is “Promises”? A 2021 album with Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra, released on Luaka Bop.

Is it jazz or electronic music? Both – Floating Points combines electronic music with jazz, soul and orchestral sound.

Which records do you have? Editions from the 2010s and 2020s – 8 records in all.