Deciphering the Message Makaya McCraven

“Since the 1990s, Blue Note Records has periodically invited artists to remix tracks from its hallowed catalog for its “jazzhop” compilations. Makaya McCraven joins the group with Deciphering the Message, a bridge between jazz’s past and the rhythm-centric creativity of the present. McCraven cherrypicked 13 catalog items then remixed and reassembled them as contemporary works. McCraven was egoless and reverential in remixing these tunes. His own hope for Deciphering the Message is to point new listeners toward the originals. As wonderful as that intention is, this album is a phenomenal listening experience in its own right.” - Thom Jurek, AllMusic