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Chris Potter Underground: Open Minds
by Mike Jacobs
This under-an-hour doc from 2009 is not only a satisfying snapshot of one of Chris Potter's most durable and exciting lineups but is also an insightful piece on band dynamics, material development and performance ethos in jazz. Filmed largely in the legendary (and now-defunct) 55 Bar, it also cannot help but deliver accompanying bittersweet pangs for the storied NYC dive/music chapel that is no more. Featuring Nate Smith, Craig Taborn and Adam Rogers. ...
Continue ReadingAmy Aileen Wood, Rob Luft, Yilian Cañizares, John Surman & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
The remarkable debut album by Amy Aileen Wood and other genre-defying gems by Alexander Claffy and Yilian Cañizares, three albums featuring Rob Luft and more “Monk by Carlberg" should give you plenty to enjoy in this playlist!Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Alexander Claffy / Slim Morrison “Strut Like Jagger" Mostly Mono Mixtape (La Reserve) 0:16 Host talks 3:36 Yilian Cañizares “Guerreiro" Habana-Bahía (Planeta Y) 5:57 Amy Aileen ...
Continue ReadingThe GAB Trio: The GAB Album
by Glenn Astarita
The GAB Trio, a London-based group featuring guitarists Clement Regert and Gianluca Corona alongside percussionist Steve Taylor, presents their debut outing, The GAB Album. This collection displays their exploration of flamenco-infused melodies, reworked pop tunes and moments of improvisation. While not reaching groundbreaking heights, the musicality offers a glimpse of the trio's potential and a pleasant, albeit familiar, listening experience. The production's core strength lies in its accessibility. Regert's original compositions blend flamenco and Brazilian influences seamlessly, creating ...
Continue ReadingSui Zhen: Sleepless at SXSW
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines On Chinese-Malaysian Australian artist, musician and creative producer, Sui Zhen.This is the first of two episodes recorded on-site at the SXSW Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas.This year's edition of South By Southwest has been the subject of controversy related to event's work with the US Army and several weapons manufacturers as sponsors for various programming segments throughout, and the reactions--including withdrawals from and boycotts of the event--by artists.Sui Zhen ...
Continue ReadingChristian Parker: Change Is Now - A Tribute To The Byrds
by Doug Collette
Christian Parker's Change Is Now is as laudable in its own way as its predecessor, a combination reimagining and expansion of Sweetheart of the Rodeo (Columbia, 1968), the Byrds' first full-length foray into the fusion of rock and country music. Subtitled A Tribute to the Byrds, this sequel overseen by the resident of Elmore James' New York state birthplace stands on its own terms as a work unto itself. Fifteen tracks that span the nine years of the ...
Continue ReadingJazzkaar Interviews: Mingo Rajandi
by Martin Longley
The Estonian composer and acoustic bassist Mingo Rajandi has created a body of work that includes jazz, free improvisation, moderne art music and scores for theatrical productions. She moved to Brussels nearly four years ago, but still retains resilient links to her old Tallinn scene, with its regular roster of musicians who arrive from varied stylistic quarters. Rajandi is regularly invited by the Jazzkaar festival to write brand new conceptual pieces each year, taking a key place in its programme. ...
Continue ReadingCassie Kinoshi: Gratitude
by Chris May
Although she emerged on the British jazz scene as part of the cohort of saxophonists associated with London's post-2015 underground scene--among them Nubya Garcia, Binker Golding, Camilla George and Shabaka Hutchings--alto saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi has always stood somewhat apart. Her membership of the Afrobeat-inspired band Kokoroko placed her firmly in that underground scene, but her embrace of the Western classical tradition has given her aesthetic trajectory singularity. She has collaborated with London Sinfonietta, Philharmonia Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra, and ...
Continue ReadingJulian Lage At Higher Ground
by Doug Collette
Julian Lage Higher Ground Ballroom South Burlington Vermont March 16, 2024 Watching and listening to Julian Lage and his band the evening of March 16th at Higher Ground, it was hard to believe this stop was the first on a new leg of the roadwork wryly dubbed the 'More Than A Trio' tour. The guitarist and his four bandmates demonstrated as much confidence in their musicianship as in their material. The quintet wasted ...
Continue ReadingArtemis at Finney Chapel
by C. Andrew Hovan
Artemis Finney Chapel Artist Recital Series Oberlin, OH March 13, 2024 Much like society in general, women in the jazz arena have historically had a hard road to travel in a space that is clearly dominated by males. In recent years, the pendulum has thankfully shifted towards acknowledging the talents of many female artists contributing significantly to the jazz cannon. Somewhat of a rarity, Artemis is a true super group comprised wholly of female ...
Continue ReadingBobby Selvaggio 11: Stories, dreams, inspirations: for my boy
by Mark Corroto
There is something special about the people of Northeastern Ohio. They take great pride in what is called “The Land." Cleveland sports fans may be the most loyal, whether they turn out for baseball's opening day in a snowstorm or cheer for an imagined Super Bowl game which has yet to materialize. They even root for stars such as native son LeBron James, who now plays basketball in Los Angeles. The same can be said of Cleveland's jazz musicians. From ...
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