sMiLes

11.11.2025 - BasH! Village Records

- NEW ALBUM-

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Freedom in Every Note

One might almost say that Jowee BasH! Omicil comes from another planet—or at least from a world where genres have no boundaries; but springboards into freedom. The Canadian-Haitian musician, composer, and life philosopher is a true musical polymath, whose virtuosity and imagination extend across saxophones, clarinets, flutes, pocket trumpet, Rhodes, piano, voice and more. Every note is an expression of his boundless creativity; every instrument, an extension of his free spirit.

A Manifesto of Authenticity

sMiLes, Jowee’s 11th.album, is a manifesto of uncompromising authenticity. It celebrates personal expression, the beauty of imperfection, and the courage to take risks. What might first appear as a rebellious tapestry reveals itself as a clear declaration of limitless freedom and happiness — the red thread running through all of his work. Jowee is a liberator of sounds, minds, and hearts. Being true to oneself and trusting in one’s instincts are the ingredients that allow us to embrace ourselves and others. From this, Freedom and Peace emerge.

The album opens with a homage to Abbey Lincoln’s “Throw it Away”, a call to let go, for the truth to be told. From there, Jowee unfolds a universe across eleven tracks plus a bonus piece, taking listeners on a musical journey through the imaginary worlds: Cabo Verde, 52nd Street NY, the voodoo drums of Haiti, the cosmic echoes of an open mic session and many more. Each note embodies his philosophy of “Trust The Note”, from the very first sound to the final track, “SHouLd I sMiLe?”, a duet with award-winning vocalist Dominique Fils-Aimé, a pure jewel. Jowee pays tribute to Roy Hargrove, nods to Wayne Shorter, bows to Miles Davis and yet remains unmistakably himself: never imitating, always innovating.

“Miles taught us to be fearless, to embrace imperfection, and to trust the moment,” says Jowee. “sMiLes continues that Conversation - a celebration of Freedom in it’s Truest ArT Form.”

Breaking Rules, Opening Spaces

Some artists don’t just change music - they change the way we hear it. They break rules, invent new languages and open new spaces. Jowee BasH! Omicil carries that spark within him. sMiLes is not a conventional tribute to the great pioneers: no imitation, no backward glance. It is what happens when freedom takes the command and the music asks: “What’s next?”

Additional Information 11tracks + 1, 11 Months:

The release of the album is unconventional. Over the course of 11 months, The PoDBasH!, Jowee’s own podcast, accompanied all 11 tracks and offered intimate insights into the BasH! Galaxy. On 11.11.2025, this journey will reach its pinnacle with the full album release - an experience as unique as the Artist himself.

Alongside the feature of Canadian-Haitian Dominique Fils-Aimé, the album is enriched by remarkable Musicians. Moroccan singer Malika Zarra lends her voice to “SHorTer Way To MarraKecH”, while Ludovic Louis brings his signature trumpet sound to “BeaT CoiN aka WaLTz For RH”. With “LeTTre Du MALi PouR JonaTHan”, Jowee offers a surprising solo piano Rendition. Jowee finally meets Miles like a child meets a dream in track number 11. Spirits speak, space breathes and silence becomes music. It is one of the album’s most unusual and innovative pieces, and there is only one thing left to do: Listen, and hear the future unfold in the present.