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It’s been more than two years since UK dance music prodigy James Zabiela’s last solo mix CD. He’s finally set to return this month with guns well and truly blazing, putting together the latest episode of Renaissance’s epically titled The Masters Series. It’s Zabiela’s first CD in the series, and he follows in the footsteps of Dave Seaman and Hernan Cattaneo. “I’m delighted to step-up and join the ranks of The Masters Series,” said Zabs of the new release. “I can’t wait for it to hit the shelves. I haven’t done a solo compilation in over two years so I really went to town on it,” he added.

There are two discs included in the package, which Zabiela has imaginatively titled Up and Down. Jokes aside, Up will be the clubbier mix, while James describes Down as an �audio travelogue’. “An intricately produced collage of beautiful electronica over-laid with his own �field recordings’,” hypes press release. “A suite of ambient sounds and spoken word that represent both his journeys on the road and in the air, and time and thoughts between gigs.” Truth be told, it does sound pretty interesting.

James Zabiela The Masters Series is due out in the UK on February 23rd, with North America to follow on March 31st. Stay tuned for details on the Australian release date.