Nat Birchall, The 18th Parallel & Dub Shepherds – Let Peace Reign (2025) Single

Label: Fruits Records | Evidence Music
Produced by: Mathias Liengme
Horns composed by: Nat Birchall
Riddim composed and arranged by: Antonin Chatelain, Leo Marin, Stuf Addis, Solal Excoffier, Mirhan Abrahamian and Mathias Liengme.
Drums by: Antonin Chatelain
Bass by: Stuf Addis
Piano by: Mathias Liengme
Organ by: Mihran Abrahamian
Rhythm guitar by: Leo Marin
Pick guitar by: Solal Excoffier
Percussion by: Loic Moret
Tenor saxophone by: Nat Birchall
Release date: 08/22/2025

Fruits Records proudly presents ‘Let Peace Reign’, the brand new instrumental single by Nat Birchall and The 18th Parallel.

Hailed by Gilles Peterson as ‘one of the best musicians in the UK’, jazz and reggae saxophonist Nat Birchall has grabbed listeners attention with his soulful sound and inspirational spiritual music. He has produced some of the finest vintage roots reggae instrumentals including majestic works with Vin Gordon and Al Breadwinners. His ethereal tone reminiscent of reggae giant Cedric ‘Im’ Brooks (Light of Saba) is the perfect match to The 18th Parallel raw and heavy sound.

Recorded fully live on 2-inch tape by the Swiss rhythm section, the session captures the raw, authentic energy of roots reggae at its purest. With warm, organic tones and a timeless feel, ‘Let Peace Reign’ not only pays homage to the greatest days of instrumental music and to the golden era of reggae recording, but also send a much needed message to a troubled world: Let Peace Reign. Pressed with care on 7-inch vinyl, with a super heavy dub mix on B side by French duet Dub Shepherds, this release is more than just a record – it’s a tribute to the culture of collecting records, preserving sound, and sharing vibes across generations.

Out on September 19th on Fruits Records – for the collectors, by the collectors.

1. Nat Birchall & The 18th Parallel – Let Peace Reign
2. Nat Birchall, The 18th Parallel & Dub Shepherds – Let Dub Reign