There is something inherently organic about A Garden Between Us, the collaborative EP from Brooklyn-based producer Milan93, Copenhagen pianist and producer 9ICK, and Cologne-based multi-instrumentalist Mauricesax. Released via LYAM by Oathcreations, the project serves as a bridge between jazz, house, and electronic music, blending distinct cultural backgrounds into a cohesive, living soundscape.
Across four original tracks, each titled after flora, the EP traverses from intimate, gentle passages to hypnotic, dance-ready grooves. The project is further expanded by remixes from Pacific Coliseum and Teuteu, which push the record’s sonic boundaries even further.
The Genesis of a Digital Garden
The collaboration was born entirely in the digital realm. Nick (9ICK) and Moritz (Mauricesax) initiated the process by exchanging jazz compositions and recordings, working remotely without ever sharing a physical studio space. When Lucas (Milan93) joined the fold, the project evolved into a true three-way partnership. Rather than a traditional producer-musician dynamic, the trio found that their individual fingerprints were present on every layer of the production.
The EP’s title, A Garden Between Us, reflects this unique creative process. Despite the thousands of kilometers separating the artists, they managed to cultivate a shared musical space. As the tracks took on the names of plants and flowers, the metaphor of a garden—something grown together from different corners of the world—became the defining theme of the record.
Improvisation and Environmental Influence
The organic movement of the EP is largely a product of improvisation. Many tracks began as loose, spontaneous recordings of piano and bass, which were then sculpted into structured arrangements. The trio intentionally left room for imperfections, allowing the music to breathe rather than forcing it into rigid, conventional patterns.
For Milan93, the environment of Brooklyn played a significant role in shaping the music. Created during the transition from a brutal winter to a vibrant spring, the tracks capture the energy of a city defrosting. “It’s a record deeply inspired by my immediate surroundings, made with collaborators halfway around the world,” he notes. This influence is evident in the track “Honeysuckle,” which evolved from a simple loop into a complex, house-inflected jazz piece.
Ultimately, the trio’s diverse backgrounds—from the bustling streets of New York to the calmer atmosphere of Cologne—provided a rich tapestry of inspiration. By balancing the technical precision of electronic production with the raw, human feel of jazz, the artists have created a work that functions equally well as a deep-listening experience and a dancefloor staple.