Cedar, the primary alias of Leeds-based producer Jon Schorah, is a pivotal figure in the atmospheric drum and bass scene of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Schorah's sound identity is defined by a sophisticated blend of 70s soul-jazz influences and the 'intelligent' DnB aesthetic popularized by LTJ Bukem's Good Looking Records.
His work is characterized by 'liquid' textures, utilizing lush synth pads, jazzy harmonic progressions, and sampled funk breaks often sourced from obscure Latin records. This approach created a bridge between the aggressive roots of jungle and a more melodic, downtempo-adjacent sound. Schorah's background as a flute and trumpet player informs the melodic sensibility of his productions, which often feature live-feeling arrangements despite their sample-based nature. Critically, Cedar is respected for maintaining a high level of musicality within the DnB genre, avoiding the 'darkside' trends of the era in favor of a serene, uplifting, and deeply atmospheric palette. His career arc saw him transition from ambient electronica to a mainstay of the GLR stable, eventually exploring hip-hop influenced downbeat on sub-labels like Cookin' Records.
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