High Above

Released in late 2024, High Above represents a refinement of the 'Bakermat sound' rather than a departure from it. Spanning seven tracks, the album functions as a concise statement of intent, focusing on the intersection of house music, jazz, and gospel. Following his established trajectory of blending live-sounding brass with electronic foundations, this record emphasizes shorter, punchier arrangements that favor immediate melodic payoff. The production is impeccably clean, characterized by high-fidelity digital clarity that allows the organic textures of the saxophone and piano to shine through. Critical reception generally highlights the album's ability to maintain a high-energy, joyful atmosphere without falling into generic EDM tropes, largely thanks to the sophisticated 'nu jazz' influences and the authentic soulfulness of the vocal features. It stands as a testament to Bakermat's role as a primary purveyor of 'feel-good' house in the 2020s.