Articles by Len Davis
A feature on Jazz/Rock and Fusion from the Tone Centre Label
by Len Davis
On the programme today we explore the catalogue of Tone Center Records, a label with a strong commitment to jazz fusion, jazz-rock and instrumental virtuosity. Some remarkable musicians, brought together bridging the improvisational freedom of jazz with the power, precision and energy of rock. Expect intricate rhythms, adventurous harmonies, dazzling guitar work, inventive bass lines and drumming that pushes the music into unexpected territory. A reminder that jazz-rock remains a living, evolving musical language.Playlist Vital Tech Tones “King ...
Continue Reading...The Effect, HII Trio, DarWin, Tal Wilkenfeld, Terry Lynn Carrington, Anika Nilles
by Len Davis
Today's programme brings you excellent new music from Sweden, led by guitarist Carl Mörner Ringström, more from Brazil's HII Trio featuring Igor Willcox and a Japanese fusion run with Polypus, Ryosuke Kojima, and the latest from T-Square. Guitarist and producer Darwin teams up with Simon Phillips, followed by New York fusion outfit FORQ with their latest offering. We then turn the spotlight on the ladies of fusion, beginning with bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, remembering the late German guitarist Susan Weinert, and ...
Continue Reading...The HII Trio, Ray Russell, T Square, Usein Bekirov, Aziza Mutafa Zadeh and Chick Corea
by Len Davis
This week, we explore a diverse mix of new music and fusion, opening with Brazilian drummer Igor Willcox and the HII Trio, followed by British guitarist Ray Russell featuring Simon Phillips and Japanese fusion legends T Square with Voyage . Belgian progressive outfit The Wrong Object bring us their newest work, while Go Go Penguin deliver something fresh with their new EP We hear bassist Ross Valory paying tribute to the influence of Carlos Santana, before Architects Of Sound takes to ...
Continue Reading...Highlighting Brand X, Usein Bekirov, Kick The Cat, Pat Metheny, Andy Summers, Chick Corea
by Len Davis
A highlight on today's show is Brand X with music recorded in1977 North American Tour and and taken from reel to reel tapes from Robin Lumley archive, restored by Percy Jones. New music from Usein Bekirov and Italian bassist Federico Malaman, along with a long-awaited new track from Kick The Cat and Hungarian guitarist Mike Gotthard with Live sessions. We head to Spain with music from Juan Antonio Suárez and Madrid-based Aurora Clara. Then we delve into some jazz and ...
Continue Reading...Finely Tuned Elephant, Federico Malaman, Christian Frentzen, Kam Falk, Senri Kawaguchi
by Len Davis
From Ottawa, Finely Tuned Elephant bring some seriously good fusion, then Italian bassist Federico Malaman joins Frank Gambale, and German keyboardist Christian Frentzen teams up with Nir Felder. Producer and keyboard player Kam Falk joins drummer John Favicchia, while Japanese Drummer Senri Kawaguchi is captured live at Blues Alley. Also from Japan, cellist Mariko Muranaka teams up with Marco Minnemann, and Russian violinist Anna Rakita joins French guitarist Nguyen Le. Stick Men bring some progressive sounds, while Stanley Clarke revisits ...
Continue Reading...Mariko Muranaka, Senri Kawaguchi, Ray Russell, Chick Corea
by Len Davis
We open with some excellent fusion from Japanese cellist Mariko Muranaka, featuring the powerhouse duo of Marco Minneman and Fernando Molinari. Then bassist Gary Willis joins drummer Franky Freedom, followed by powerful fusion from Canadian band Finely Tuned Elephant. We'll hear Japanese drum sensation Senri kawaguchi, live at Blues alley, before British guitarist Ray Russell teams up with simon Phillips. There's also more from Japan with Jizue, and we finish the new releases with a remarkable live recording from 1972-the ...
Continue Reading...Richard Hallebeek, Tohpati, Jizue,The Rewind Collective, Allan Holdsworth, Tribal Tech and Jean-Luc-Ponty
by Len Davis
Today's programme opens with a beautiful new single from guitarist Richard Hallebeek followed by Indonesian guitarist Tohpati, Japanese band Jizue, and Brazilian duo Brunno Henrique and bassist Fernando Molinari. Simon Phillips joins Marcelo Gaglioti and Jeff Babko for a gentle slice of fusion, before we turn up the energy with Joel Joekstra and the Rewind Collective, bassist Mohini Dey, then violinist Anna Rakita with drummer Gergo Borlai.. We continue with Venezuelan pianist Manuel Gamez, David Garfield, and German guitarist Torsten ...
Continue Reading...Pat Metheny, Weather Report, Tohpati, Jeremy Green, Manuel Gamez, Michael Manring, alan Pasqua
by Len Davis
A nostalgic trip back to 1979 with two pieces of music which opened my first Radio Show in Melbourne on PBSFM. Pat Metheny and Weather Report. New releases feature Indonesian guitarist Tohpati, German guitarist Pete Roth with drummer Bill Bruford and more from the excellent work by guitarist Jeremy Green. Some impressive work by pianist from Venezuela Manuel Gamez featuring Mike Stern and guitarist Fareed Haque paying tribute to the late Pat Martino. Fretless bassist Michael Manring with guitarist Al ...
Continue Reading...Mohini Dey, Jeremy Green, Aurora Clara, Mike Murray, Evan Marien, Three Wise Monkeys and much more
by Len Davis
New music this week comes from phenomenal bassist Mohini Dey, joined by drummer Roni Kaspi and Dennis Chambers, alongside Toronto guitarist Jeremy Green, and the outstanding pairing of m: Oz Noy and Nir Felder paying tribute to the late Pat Martino. From Madrid, Aurora Clara delivers evocative '70s-inspired fusion infused with world music influences, while Canadian guitarist Mike Murray brings powerful progressive jazz, and bassist Evan Marien teams up with drummer Dana Hawkins for some dynamic contemporary fusion. There's progressive ...
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Remembering Rodney Holmes, Jeremy Green, Aurora Clara, Rahul Mukerji and much more
by Len Davis
It is with great sadness that we have lost drummer Rodney Holmes and we open with his music as a tribute to him. Toronto guitarist Jeremy Green has his latest and Spanish band Aurora Clara featuring Raul Mannola. More from Brazillain bassist Fernando Molinari and some Indian influenced fusion from Rahul Mukerji as well as Sitar player Purbayan Chatterjee with guitarist Mark Lettieri. From Venezuela 12 string guitarist Felix Martin with his new single. Cindy Blackman Santana with a tune ...
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