Articles by Len Davis
Maestro John mcLaughlin, Oz Noy, Nick Freer, Janek Gwizdala and Frederico Heliododro
by Len Davis
Experience an electrifying journey through a dynamic live performance with guitar virtuoso John McLaughlin, captured live at Montreux 2022. The legendary New York guitarist Oz Noy is joined by an all-star lineup including Andrew Synowiec, Melbourne's Nick Freer from Apperseptions, British bassist Janek Gwizdala, and powerhouse drummer Jojo Mayer. Next, take a turn into something more unexpected and experimental with Brazilian guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Frederico Heliodoro, followed by an atmospheric collaboration between British drummer Gavin Harrison and guitarist Nick Johnston. ...
Continue ReadingMelbourne guitarist Nick Freer, Eelco Van Zanten, Gavin Harrison, David Binney and The Outernet
by Len Davis
Kick off your musical journey today with Melbourne guitarist Nick Freer and his latest albumApperseptions . From the Netherlands, Eelco Van Zanten shares Eel Fusionkastel followed by Canadian guitarist Joel Grundahl. British drummer Gavin Harrison joins forces with guitarist Nick Johnson and bassist Evan Marien for some stand out fusion, then a ballad with bite from The Outernet featuring Phil Turcio. Pat Petrillo brings fresh drum energy and we wrap up the new releases with Saxophonist David Binney and drummer ...
Continue ReadingJoel Grundahl, Jack Gardiner, Andy Timmons, David Binney, Donny McCaslin
by Len Davis
Turn it up and dive into fresh fusion sounds! Enjoy new music from Canadian guitarist Joel Grundahl, British shredder Jack Gardiner and Andy Timmons, and synth-driven grooves from Richard D Ruttenberg and bassist Jimmy Haslip. Explore bold and original jazz from saxophonist and composer David Binney with Tommy Crane, power house performances by Donny McCaslin, Tim Lefebvre and Nate Wood, plus new tracks from Garaj Mahal with their latest release Rotifer . Our '90s fusion fix continues with Petite Blonde ...
Continue ReadingMelbourne band The Outernet, Richard Hallebeek, Eelco van Zanten, Richard D Ruttenberg and Garaj Mahal
by Len Davis
Get ready for another dynamic week of cutting-edge fusion sounds! From Melbourne, Australia, The Outernet returns with more explosive grooves and powerhouse performances. From the Netherlands, guitarist Richard Hallebeek with some fluid melodic sounds on his new single Looping Forward and Eelco van Zanten a student of Richards with his new single. Norwegian keyboardist Frode Andresen and Italian bassist Lorenzo Feliciati. Electronics and keyboard wizard Richard D Ruttenberg with some spacy sounds and Jimmy Haslip on Bass. The long awaited ...
Continue ReadingMelbourne band The Outernet, Lorenzo Feliciati, Frode Andresen, Pat Petrillo and Neal Bowen, plus 1992 feature
by Len Davis
New music with a fusion powerhouse featuring Melbourne's own The Outernet, led by renowned pianist and composer Phil Turcio, with their debut album The Light & The Fury. A stellar international lineup: Italian bassist Lorenzo Feliciati, Norwegian keyboardist Frode Andresen, drummer Pat Petrillo from California, with bassist Gary Grainger and mult-instrumentalist Neal Bowen. Also spotlighted is the year “1990," showcasing the talents of guitarist Carl filipiak, Andy Summers (of The Police) with drummer Chad Wackerman, and Mitch Watkins alongside the ...
Continue ReadingNew Music from Lorenzo Feliciati, Barend Tromp, T Square, Casiopea, Curtis Nowosad and Henrique Mota
by Len Davis
This Week in Fusion & Jazz-Rock: Global Grooves and Bass-Driven Brilliance We're diving into some exciting new music from across the globe, starting with fresh releases from Italian bassist Lorenzo Feliciati and Dutch odd tempo groove master Barend Tromp. From Japan, we've got vibrant new tracks from jazz-fusion legends T-Square and Casiopea keeping the genre alive with their signature precision and energy. Also in the spotlight is Sydney guitarist Kypo, dropping a standout new single full of melodic fire and ...
Continue ReadingBassist Barend Tromp, Stephan Thelen, Cornelius Claudio, Usein Bekirov, Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve
by Len Davis
We're featuring new music from Swiss Guitarist Stephan Thelen, bringing his signature minimalistic grooves, and Netherlands bassist Barend Tromp, known for his mastery of odd time signatures, in collaboration with Trey Gunn. Also joining the lineup are Ukranian pianist Usein Bekirov and German pianist Cornelius Claudio Kreusch, paired with top-tier bassist James Genus. From Japan we have exciting releases from jazz-fusion bands Jizue and Dezolve, along with funky, energetic keys from Russian keyboard player Valeriy Stepanov. This weeks feature: Japanese ...
Continue ReadingBassist Barend Tromp, Stephan Thelen, Cornelius Claudio, Usein Bekirov, Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve
by Len Davis
We're featuring new music from Swiss Guitarist Stephan Thelen, bringing his signature minimalistic grooves, and Netherlands bassist Barend Tromp, known for his mastery of odd time signatures, in collaboration with Trey Gunn. Also joining the lineup are Ukranian pianist Usein Bekirov and German pianist Cornelius Claudio Kreusch, paired with top-tier bassist James Genus. From Japan we have exciting releases from jazz-fusion bands Jizue and Dezolve, along with funky, energetic keys from Russian keyboard player Valeriy Stepanov. This weeks feature: Japanese ...
Continue ReadingNew music from Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve Stephan Thelen, Usein Bekirov, Max Walker more '90s music
by Len Davis
We dive into fresh Japanese fusion with Kyoto's Jizue and Dezolve originally formed by Akira Jimbo and Tetsuo Sakurai after their departure from Casiopea. From Zurich guitarist Stephan Thelen brings minimalist textures, while Ukrainian pianist Usein Bekirov teams up with Frank Gambale on his latest release. From LA, Seattle-born guitarist Max Walker delivers rocky fusion. Italian drummer Alfredo Golino collaborates with Simon Phillips, and Latin Fusion comes via drummer Salomon Guitierrez. Our '90s feature continues with Bob Belden, Scott Kinsey, ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Jizue, Max Walker, Barry Likumahuwa, The Action4s And Kypo
by Len Davis
Discover fresh sounds from across the globe, starting with LA-based guitarist Max Walker, the dynamic Japanese fusion band Jizue, Indonesian bass virtuoso Barry Likumahuwa, and the groove-driven Danish group The Action 4s. From the U.S East Coast, North Carolina's Soften The Glare delivers inventive progressive rock, while Australian guitarists Alex Stuart and Brad Kypo showcase their unique takes on jazz. Also featured is German experimental guitarist Markus Reuter known for his bold sonic explorations. Our ongoing '90s retrospective turns the ...
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