Jamiroquai return to the studio as Acid Jazz pioneers record their first album in SEVEN years – weeks after the death of former bassist Derek McIntyre
Jamiroquai have started work on their first album in seven years, weeks after the band’s former bassist Derek McIntyre died in a car accident.
The Acid Jazz pioneers, led by vocalist Jay Kay, returned to the studio after a recent writing session yielded positive results.
It will be the band’s ninth studio album and their first new music since the release of 2017’s Automaton, their eighth top ten LP.
The recording sessions also follow the tragic death of bassist McIntyre, who died aged 66 after a five-car collision in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on February 2.
A source said The sun: ‘It has taken a long time, but the time feels right for Jamiroquai to work on new music.
Jamiroquai have started work on their first album in seven years, weeks after the band’s longtime bassist Derek McIntyre died in a car accident
McIntyre, who played bass on the 2005 album Dynamite, died on February 2 after a five-car collision in Bushey, Hertfordshire.
‘Jay recently went into the studio for a writing session and it went really well. They also got the band involved and it all felt very special to be together again and do what they do best.
‘Everyone involved is enthusiastic about the new project and how it will sound. It’s still early days and although they don’t know when the new record will be released, the wheels are in motion.’
Jamiroquai rose to fame in 1992 after signing to independent label Acid Jazz Records, with debut album Emergency On Planet Earth selling over a million copies upon its release the following year.
The source added that the sudden death of McIntyre, who played bass on the 2005 album Dynamite, was a sobering reminder that life is short.
After his death, the musician’s family told Hertfordshire Police: ‘Our father, Derrick McIntyre, was a proud father, husband, brother, son, uncle, grandfather and friend.
‘He had a passion for music, played bass guitar for most of his life and blessed songs with his groovy bass line for the likes of Jamiroquai, Roy Ayers, Beverley Knight and many more.
“Dad was a wonderful man who influenced many who came into contact with him, inspiring and encouraging every opportunity he could.
“There are no words that can sum up how special our father was to all of us – not just within our individual bonds, but as a whole. We will forever miss his love, humor and presence and will continue to spread his light. Until we meet again.’
The Acid Jazz pioneers, led by vocalist Jay Kay (pictured), have returned to the studio after a recent writing session yielded positive results
Kay paid tribute to former bandmate McIntyre following his death, confirmed by Hertfordshire Police in February
Jamiroquai rose to fame in 1992 after signing to independent label Acid Jazz Records, with the debut album Emergency On Planet Earth selling over a million copies upon release.
His bandmate Jay added: “It is with great sadness that I hear the sad news of Derrick McIntyre’s passing. He was a pleasure to work with and an extremely talented musician.
“My thoughts are with his family, friends and fellow musicians who worked with him. Thinking of you at the great performance in the sky, Derrick. J.’
McIntyre’s other credits include tours with Roy Ayers, The Jazz Crusaders and Cliff Richard, as well as with Beverly Knight, Will Young, Emily Sande and John Newman.