I’ll be honest, I was happy as a kid when I saw the new release from German producer Bequem titled “Coffee Jazz.” There’s a certain magic to this artist—every track of his is a fresh story painted with entirely new colors. His nickname translates to “comfortable,” and that’s probably the most accurate description of what he does. In his latest single, he proves once again that he’s a master of atmospheric transformations.
As the title suggests, the whole thing revolves around a jazz structure, but with a special flavor. The main hero is the piano, sounding like it wandered out of the Romantic era and straight into our headphones. The entire track lives on improvisational notes. It feels as if Bequem simply sat down at the instrument and played for his own personal pleasure, not giving a thought to the microphones. Underneath these passages, a live contrabass pulses. The sound is so honest that you can actually hear the fingers catching the strings, not just their vibrations. Add a slow chillhop beat to that, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for peace.
Some might say there’s nothing revolutionary about “Coffee Jazz.” But let’s be real: do we actually look for innovation when we turn on lo-fi or jazz-hop? Usually, we’re just looking for musical solace—a background that doesn’t get in the way. Bequem doesn’t try to force your attention with complex novelty. For me, it’s more of a cool nod to something old, nostalgic, and real. It’s a detox from the noisy human world, served in a modern audio shell.
Growing up in a musical family and playing the trumpet and keys, Bequem brings all that live experience into this composition. I’d recommend listening to “Coffee Jazz” the moment your house or office is flooded with sunlight, or when you’re trying to catch that specific coffee shop vibe. That’s exactly when the track feels the “crispiest.” It’s simple, unforced, and very human. And honestly, that’s what we value most these days.
P.S. If you’re into this nostalgic vibe, be sure to check out another piece by the artist in our previous review — Bequem — All I See Is You: Warm Nostalgic Jazz in Lo-Fi Glow.
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