“Audu’s lines are quick and high-energy… he wants to grab you by the ear and drag you along.”
— Stereogum

Before Zem Audu carved a new path into Afrofuturism and global groove, he released Spirits—a critically acclaimed jazz album rooted in soul, story, and improvisation.

Featuring legendary guitarist Mike Stern, Spirits captures a moment of transformation: where traditional jazz language meets Caribbean rhythm, African pulse, and cinematic energy.

It’s not just where the journey began. It’s where the future first spoke.

PERFORMERS:

Zem Audu - Sax
Mike Stern - Guitar
Benito Gonzalez - Piano
Ben Williams - Bass
John Davis - Drums

PRODUCTION INFO:

All compositions by Zem Audu.

Produced by Zem Audu
Recorded by John Davis & Zé Luis
at The Bunker Studios, Avatar Studios, NYC
10/13/15, 10/14/15
Mixed by John Davis at Bunker Studios
Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk
Photography by Fabio Enes, Luis Ruiz
Cover design & layout by John Bishop