The Circling Sun - Orbits

Orbits, the sophomore LP from The Circling Sun, channels the cosmic energy of '70s spiritual jazz, filtered through synths, layered percussion, and ethereal choirs. The Aotearoa collective expand their sonic universe with nods to Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Azymuth, and ambient jazz — offering deep listening for jazz heads and newcomers alike.

Vinyl Tracklist:

Side A
1. Constellation
2. Mizu
3. Seki
4. Smina

Side B 
1. Flying
2. Teeth
3. Evening
credits

released July 11, 2025

THE CIRCLING SUN
Cameron Allen - Flute and Tenor Saxophone
Jong-Yun (J.Y.) Lee - Flute Alto, Tenor, Baritone and Soprano Saxophones, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet
Ben Turua - Acoustic Bass
Joe Kaptein - Piano, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano, Synthesizer, Guitar 
Finn Scholes - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vibraphone, Tuba, Trombone, Marimba
Julien Dyne - Drums and Percussion
Kenny Sterling - Additional Percussion, Synthesizer, Choir Direction & Lyrics

SPECIAL GUESTS
John Bell - Tenor Horn, Cornet (A2, B3)
Daniel Ryland - Guitar (A4)
Cory Champion - Korg MS-20, Buchla Modular Synthesizer (All tracks)
Brandon Haru - Prophet Synthesizer (All tracks)
Semisi Ma'ia'i - Choir Lyrics (A4)

Featuring THE LOVE AFFINITY CHOIR
Kenny Sterling, Summer Vee, Crystal Chen , Semisi Ma'ia'i, Abigail Aroha Jensen, Carla Camilleri Samara Alofa, Navakatoa Tekela-Pule, Emily Fe'ao