Articles by Bob Osborne
New Music from Formica, McCreadie, Blake & More
by Bob Osborne
This week's selection of new music gathers artists working in jazz's more exploratory edges together with more traditional exponents approaching the music from new perspectives. Playlist Matías Formica “Frio" from Absurdo (Numeral) 00:00 Fergus McCreadie “Wayfinder" from The Shieling (Edition Records) 07:03 Johnathan Blake “Requiem For Dreams Shattered" from My Life Matters (Blue Note Records) 12:19 Matteo Prefumo “A New Beginning" from A New Beginning (Self Released) 19:01 Baltimore Jazz Collective “Link To Lateef" from ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Cardenas, Williams, Faraò, And More
by Bob Osborne
This week's playlist focuses on modern improvisation, small group dynamics, and inventive rhythms. You'll hear brass-led pieces and complex beats, ranging from quiet solo moments to intense group performances and global musical influences. The show highlights drifting melodies, fresh takes on post-bop styles, and ambient textures. Playlist Chris Ryan Williams “Visage (feat. Kalia Vandever)" from Odu--Vibration II (AKP Recordings) 00:00 Andrea Zacchia “Oleo" from Anemoia (Filibusta Records) 05:29 Antonio Faraò “'Round Midnight" from Kind Of... (Notes Around AG) ...
Continue ReadingNew Music from Mayo, Palladino & Mills, Webber & Morris, And More
by Bob Osborne
This show is a trip around jazz's outer edges--where tradition collides with invention. From Michael Mayo's vocal acrobatics on Coltrane's “Giant Steps" to the explosive real-time conduction of Hill Collective, this selection of new releases spans chamber, ensemble, and solo work.Playlist Michael Mayo “Giant Steps" from Fly--Deluxe Edition (Mack Avenue/Artistry Music) 00:00 Pino Palladino and Blake Mills “Heat Sink" from That Wasn't A Dream (New Deal/Impulse Records!) 03:21 Anna Webber Angela Morris Big Band “Mist/Missed" from Unseparate (Out ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Douglas, Wolff, Sanford, Lawrence And More
by Bob Osborne
The effects and the after-effects of the covid pandemic is a recurring theme in some of this weeks collection of new releases. That such a world-changing and harrowing episode in our history should lead to the production of a variety of ground-breaking music is perhaps a testament to the human race's indomitable spirit and perhaps gives us hope for a brighter future in these challenging times. In addition to the new music there are re-issues of classic albums by Charlie ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Cardello, Taylor, Vollbrecht And More
by Bob Osborne
A show packed with new releases includes a couple of debut albums as well as two new releases from ECM Records and some newly found early '80s recordings from a British band led by Geoff Castle. A mix of intimate trio recordings, big band explorations and latin music is followed by a hypnotic piece of free improvisation from Rose Tang and Patrick Goulden.Playlist Caelan Cardello “Groundwork" from Chapter One (Jazzbird Records) 00:00 John Taylor “Tramonto" from Tramonto (ECM) ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Herwig, Remez, Novoa, McBride & More
by Bob Osborne
A comprehensive mix of forthcoming and recent, releases which includes a wide variety of differing jazz elements. Women in jazz make a healthy contribution to the playlist with some notable vocal performances and exemplary musicianship. There's also some classic jazz fusion from 1970 from Miles Davis in there as well. Playlist Conrad Herwig “C'Mon (Mi Gaujira)" from Reflections--Facing South (Savant Records) 00:00 Nadav Remez “King Tut" from Summit (HaRamaz Music) 04:52 Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group “Morning ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Tucker, Jensen, Nodeland And More
by Bob Osborne
This selection of music drifts across borders and decades, tracing a path from Dara Starr Tucker's ethereal lullaby to Charles Tolliver's fiery live invocation. It's a voyage through jazz's many dialects--big band warmth, avant-garde abstraction, global fusion, and spiritual depth. Each track marks a waypoint: Bonnie Jensen's breezy swing, Henry Threadgill's cryptic miniatures, Samara Joy's playful reinvention, and The Secret Trio's Anatolian pulse. From self-released gems to Strata-East classics, these selections speak in rhythm, resistance, and reverence. Playlist ...
Continue ReadingMeet World of Jazz Host Bob Osborne
by Bob Osborne
I currently live in: Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester UK. I joined All About Jazz in: 2018 Why did you decide to contribute to All About Jazz? Having done a weekly radio show on various stations since 2010 I welcomed the invitation and opportunity to share, with a wider audience, the music I enjoy listening to and playing. How do you contribute to All About Jazz? I create a weekly two hour playlist of mostly ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Brunkhorst, Wren, Smith & More
by Bob Osborne
A show with mostly new releases with a mix of various genres of jazz features many fine examples of the use of the guitar. The show also includes a re-release from Steve Smith and more from the Strata-East catalogue. Playlist Kevin Brunkhorst “As Fate Would Have It" from After The Fire (Calligram Records) 00:00 Toby Wren Standards Trio “Interplay" from Jazz in Meanjin 018: Live at JMI (4000 Records) 08:45 Steve Smith & Vital Information NYC Edition ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Tintweiss, Perelman, Irabagon And More
by Bob Osborne
On this edition of World of Jazz there is a selection of new releases coupled with more exciting music from the re-release of the Strata-East catalogue and to open a fascinating snap shot of late-'60s free jazz. Playlist Steve Tintweiss and The Purple Why “California Sandra" from Live In Tompkins Square Park (Inky Dot Media) 00:00 Anna Webber & Angela Morris Big Band “Just Intonation Etudes for Big Band -Unseparate 1" from Unseperate (Out Of Your Head ...
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