Pool Sharks

Multi-instrumentalist Joe Kaptein (The Circling Sun, Princess Chelsea, Nathan Haines) returns with *Pool Sharks*, his inaugural release on Jandal Records and successor to 2023's *Eternal Afternoon*. Recorded in 2024 with Auckland's most accomplished session players—Wil Goodinson, David Harris, Ben Frater, Lukas Fritsch, Andrew Isdale, and Finn Scholes—the album represents a unified creative statement. Under the Pool Sharks banner, Kaptein and his collaborators deliver a sophisticated jazz work that solidifies both the artist's standing and the label's commitment to contemporary Aotearoa sound.