Atjazz

Martin Iveson, performing as Atjazz, is a cornerstone of the British electronic scene, specifically within the nu-jazz and broken beat movements. Emerging from a background in video game sound design (most notably for the Tomb Raider series), Iveson brought a technical rigor to his music that distinguished him from his contemporaries in the late 1990s.

His label, Mantis Recordings, and later Atjazz Record Company, became hubs for a sound that fused deep house, soul, and jazz fusion. His career arc shows a transition from the experimental 'jerkbeat' and acid jazz influences of the 90s toward a more refined, vocal-heavy deep house sound in the 2000s and 2010s. Critically, he is regarded as a 'producer's producer,' frequently sought after for his remixing capabilities which often reimagine tracks with his signature syncopated rhythms and lush harmonic layering. He occupies a vital space between the club-focused energy of peers like Jimpster and the jazz-centric explorations of Jazzanova, maintaining a consistent reputation for high-fidelity production and soulful integrity.