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Past, Present, And, Future Sounds
by Bob Osborne
The most fascinating and enduring aspect of jazz, and other improvised music, is its' capacity to surprise the listener. This week a diverse collection of pieces that deliver different and ground breaking new sounds. At the centre Ingrid Laubrock's unique new album which is meets this specification and more. And to close a classic album from Pharoah Sanders from the recent re-release of the Strata East back catalogue. Playlist Susan Hinkson “My Funny Valentine" from Just In Time ...
Continue ReadingFinn Wiest: Aurora
by La-Faithia White
Award-winning drummer Finn Wiest is a first-call sideman in the New York City Jazz scene. He has just finished his Master's degree at the City College of New York with Carl Allen, Steve Wilson and Mike Holobar. Born in Biberach An Der Riss, Germany, Wiest began playing drums at the age of four. He has performed and toured with renowned musicians such as Ray Gallon, Pablo Held, Florian Ross, and Tyreek McDole. As leader and ...
Continue ReadingAlex Zethson, Maria Manousaki, Simona de Rosa & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
Our 108th episode features new releases from European artists (with a small annex to March 2025). The broadcast is dominated by Scandinavian jazz, as many as half of the selected albums were recorded by artists from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. But that's not all, as there will also be tracks from albums released by musicians from France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Scotland and Switzerland. Podcast in Polish (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Enjoy the show. Playlist Intro: Hank ...
Continue ReadingNiran Dasika, Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson, Timo Lassy & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
A world of sonic explorers from all over the world, in the 37 minutes of this playlist that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Timo Lassy Trio “Mountain Man Exit / Orlo" Live in Helsinki (We Jazz) 0:16 Host talks 7:30 Niran Dasika “Lanaryu" Life Forms (Earshift) 8:32 Host talks 14:15 Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson “Folded Secret" Bone Bells (Pyroclastic) ...
Continue ReadingA Brief Guide To Ukrainian Jazz: Part 3
by Ian Patterson
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 The third installment of A Brief Guide To Ukrainian Jazz--a series developed with the cooperation of the Ukrainian Institute--introduces five more highly talented jazz artists/groups from Ukraine. The vast range of personal musical identities attests to the strength, depth and originality of contemporary Ukranian jazz. Leléka Victoria Leléka is the voice and driving force of Leléka, a multi-national folk-jazz quartet founded in Berlin in 2016. ...
Continue ReadingBeyond Genre: Brian Marsella’s Expanding Musical Universe
by Nenad Georgievski
Brian Marsella is a pianist and composer whose work defies easy categorization. Whether leading his genre-blurring trio with bassist Trevor Dunn and drummer Kenny Wollesen , or collaborating with avant-garde luminary John Zorn, Marsella brings a rare blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth to every performance. Born in Philadelphia and based in New York since 1998, Marsella has carved out a unique space in the jazz and experimental music scenes. His projects span a broad creative spectrum, from the ...
Continue ReadingOfri Nehemya: Time Traveler
by Neil Duggan
This is the debut album from Israeli drummer and composer Ofri Nehemya. It features compositions written over a decade ago that have developed and evolved over the intervening years as his influences widened and his career took flight. As a 17-year-old Nehemya joined Israeli saxophonist Eli Degibri quartet before moving to play on a global tour with bassist Avishai Cohen. His next move was to New York, where he recorded albums with Omer Avital before a collaboration with ...
Continue ReadingAlex McLaughlin: A Brand New State
by Jack Bowers
After spending years as a performer and educator, bassist Alex McLaughlin has recorded his first album, A Brand New State, on which he leads an able quartet whose front-line spokesperson is the renowned trumpeter Jeremy Pelt. At the insistence of its initiator and producer, drummer Ulysses Owen Jr., the album comprises eight of McLaughlin's original compositions, which was either a splendid idea or an unintended misstep, depending on one's point of view. As is true of most ...
Continue ReadingKenny Barron, Solo Piano at SFJAZZ
by Ronald Davis
A collection of photos from the Kenny Barron, solo concert at SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco on April 10, 2025 featuring Kenny Barron. ...
Continue ReadingSeungmin Jung: Anecdotes
by Dan McClenaghan
Korean-born bassist Seungmin Jung journeyed to America to study at the Manhattan School of Music. His debut album, Anecdotes features a cohesive sound crafted by a group of like-minded international players who go deep into the leader's compositions.The opener, “Blue," has a melancholy flavor spiced with hope. Trumpet and saxophone rise into the sky; the rhythm section--featuring a guitar, piano, drums and Jung's bass--tether the horns to the ground with a flexible tenacity and a complex weave of ...
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