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Yogev Shetrit: A Jazz Journey Through Diverse Traditions
by Anastasia Bogomolets
In the vibrant world of jazz, Yogev Shetrit, a drummer and composer from Israel, stands out as a multifaceted artist, seamlessly blending diverse influences to create music that captivates audiences worldwide. From his early fascination with rhythm to his deep-rooted connection to Moroccan tradition, Shetrit's musical journey is as rich and dynamic as the melodies he composes. In this exclusive interview, Shetrit shares insights into his creative process, the evolution of his sound, and the unforgettable moments that have defined ...
read moreDomas Žeromskas: Meditations on Providence and Perseverance, Vol. 1
by Neil Duggan
Domas Žeromskas is a Lithuanian pianist and composer living in Boston. For his debut album, Infinite Itinerant (Vinilo Studija, 2019), he collaborated with numerous musicians from his home country. Subsequently, he worked with musicians such as Tom Scott and Jacques Schwarz-Bart before forming his trio with drummer Héctor L. Falu Guzmán and bassist Ian Quinton Banno. This trio forms the musical backbone of Meditations on Providence and Perseverance Vol. 1. Žeromskas takes the chemistry of his trio and ...
read moreVilnius Mama Jazz Festival 2024
by John Sharpe
Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival National Drama Theater Vilnius, Lithuania May 23-26, 2024 Intro As every year since 2002, the cosmopolitan Lithuanian capital jny:Vilnius once again hosted the Mama Jazz Festival. While customarily booking acts that might please a wide range of music lovers, the bill this year was one of the strongest to date, with acts from Europe, the USA and beyond, along with a Showcase Stage offering new talent the chance to get ...
read moreBlack Lives: People Of Earth
by Glenn Astarita
Black Lives is not just a band; it is a movement. Comprised of globally recognized artists across generations and genres, their mission transcends mere musical performance. They aim for a utopia, especially in these turbulent times where words of hate and racism proliferate faster than cat videos on the internet. Now more than ever, their cause is vital. The album does not veer away from its intentions: to raise awareness, inspire change, and celebrate unity. Musicians from the ...
read moreThe Joy of Kissa
by Peter Jones
Just before a recent visit to Japan, essential reading arrived at home in the form of Philip Arneill's book Tokyo Jazz Joints (reviewed by Ian Patterson). Well, we all know that jazz is big in Japan, right? Certainly, jazz is a common backdrop to many everyday experiences in that country. You hear it in elevators, hotel lobbies, and department stores everywhere. And for the most part it isn't faux-jazz, smooth jazz, or easy listening: as you stroll across ...
read moreSticklerPhonics: Technicolor Ghost Parade
by Mark Corroto
For drummer, composer, and bandleader Scott Amendola it ain't nothing but a party. From his early days with guitarist Charlie Hunter's ensembles and their later collaboration with T.J. Kirk which covered the music of Thelonious Monk, James Brown, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Amendola has been an entertaining and maybe more important immersive musician. He seeks out kindred souls like Ben Goldberg, Nels Cline, Henry Kaiser, and Wil Blades to collaborate and create compelling music. The same can be said for ...
read moreMarta Sánchez, Benoit Delbecq, Fergus McCreadie, Rob Clearfield & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
As if 88 keys were not enough, here are 440 keys, played by five exciting pianists featured on today's show, Fergus McCreadie, Marta Sánchez, Noam Duboille, Benoit Delbecq and Rob Clearfield [in order of appearance]. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Fergus McCreadie “Driftwood" Stream (Edition) 0:16 Host talks 5:51 Marta Sánchez “This Is the Last One About You" Perpetual Void (Intakt) 7:28 Host talks 12:15 David ...
read moreIvo Perelman/ Matthew Shipp Duo, Simon Nabatov & Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna
by Maurice Hogue
The prolific saxophonist Ivo Perelman continues to release excellent recordings at a staggering pace. I think it's six so far in 2024. Perelman is now into another phase of making duo albums and the latest with long-time collaborator pianist Matthew Shipp is stunning, The two giants of improvisation create as one. Highly recommended. I confess to having a serious jones for the European quartet, Orchestra Nazionale Della Luna ever since their first album back in 2017. Sounds like an Italian ...
read morePatricia Nicholson Parker: A Disciplined Disregard for Traditional Boundaries
by Dave Kaufman
Patricia Nicholson Parker is a dancer, poet, and organizer of movement, music and causes. She is the founder and executive director of Arts for Art (AFA) and the Vision Festival. Entering its 27th year when this interview was conducted, the Vision Festival celebrates free jazz in all its forms, with a focus on equity, diversity and social responsibility. The festival is also a grand celebration of the arts, including music, dance, poetry, painting and film, offering a uniquely singular experience ...
read moreHill Collective: Tonal Prophecy
by Chris May
The eight-piece Hill Collective hails from deep space via Brighton, a town an hour's train ride from London on Britain's south coast. In the contradictory way of many so-called collectives, it appears to have a leader, the alto saxophonist and composer/arranger Pete Piskov. But Piskov is there to marshal the madness not to repress it. Tonal Prophecy is the ensemble's first studio album. It comes with resonances of Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman and the long gone ...
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