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Jeff Lorber Fusion, Synchronicity, Lo Greco Bros, Kneebody, Brad Shepik and much more
by Len Davis
We welcome to Melbourne Jeff lorber Fusion with some of their recent recordings, and Melbourne band Synchronicity featuring Guitarist Jack Pantazis. Italian duo Lo Greco Bros, and Japanese band Jizue with their latest. Kneebody with Ben Wendel, and the new single from Greg Spero. Guitarist Brad Shepik, and Finnish guitarist Varre Vartiainen with Mike Stern. Some fine Jazz Fusion from Hemispheres with Phil Turcio and Ric Fierabracci, Korean Band S.T.E.P.S and progressive rock from Syzygy. From 1991 the band Gamalon, ...
Continue ReadingYes Deer at Friforma and AKC Nama
by Petra Cvelbar
A collection of photos from the Signe Emmeluth, Yes Deer concert at Friforma and AKC Nama in Skofja Loka, Slovenia on March 7, 2025 featuring Signe Emmeluth, Karl Bjorå and Anders Vestergaard. ...
Continue ReadingJosephine Davies, 3 Cohens, WDR Big Band, Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Naima Joris
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a set featuring three of the most exciting European large ensembles, the WDR Big Band, the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and the Ensō Ensemble, delving into compelling original music and covers of gems by Joe Jackson and Nick Drake.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 3 Cohens, WDR Big Band “Footsteps & Smiles" Interaction (Anzic) 0:16 Host talks 7:04 WDR Big Band “Elzic's Farewell / Yew Piney Mountain" Bluegrass ...
Continue ReadingCelia Cruz: La Reina y Su Corte
by Richard J Salvucci
However complicated “Latin Jazz" may seem--ethnically, rhythmically, politically, culturally--guess again. It is more so. Even the term “Latin" irritates some players, notably Arturo Sandoval, who has the chops, the cred, and the ethnicity to be irritated. Because, Latin, he says, is heard only in Church. Well, Sandoval is at least half right, but for the wrong reason. The term was invented by a French economist, Michel Chevalier, in the 1830s to cement France's claim to have something in common with ...
Continue ReadingSteve Morse: Highland Wedding
by Geno Thackara
For someone who had been masterminding the countryfied rock-jazzgrass fusion of the Dixie Dregs for years, it's no surprise that Steve Morse makes sliding into more entirely different niches sound like child's play. Gentle folk crossed with some quasi-prog guitar heroics instead? Why the heck not. ...
Continue ReadingSimin Tander: The Wind
by Ian Patterson
A journey of progression and discovery might best describe singer Simin Tander's musical evolution. From the outset, with her debut album Wagma (Neuklang Records, 2011), the German-Afghan singer was already stretching the boundaries of jazz, displaying a deeply personal approach to vocal improvisation and forging a sound that remains elusive. With Where Water Travels Home (Jazzhaus Records, 2014), Tander began to explore her Afghan roots, singing Afghan poems in her father's native Pashto--an exploration she continued on Unfading (Jazzhaus Records, ...
Continue ReadingStefan Sirbu: Reverie
by Dan McClenaghan
The art of daydreaming is the birthplace of creativity. Moldavian-born pianist Stefan Sirbu delves into that state of receptive awareness with his album Reverie. The seven tunes presented here total up to a bit under 40 minutes. Sirbu says his goal was: “To produce a record that one could listen to during a short commute home, to drift away for the time of a twilight bus ride or a peaceful stroll through a city at dusk." This may seem a ...
Continue ReadingNels Cline, Billy Mohler, Koi Kingdom, Sophie Lüssi & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
A slew of gorgeous new albums on the NY-LA express is at the core of this episode which also takes us to Switzlerland and Australia, for good measure!Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Billy Mohler “Those Who Know" The Eternal (Contagious) 0:16 Host talks 4:28 Nels Cline “The Bag" Consentrik Quartet (Blue Note) 6:04 Host talks 10:58 Sophie Lüssi “Orpheuspotter" Atlantic Puffin (ezz-thetics) 13:09 Koi Kingdom “Ark" Koi ...
Continue ReadingMike McClelland Rm 210: You'll Hear It: The Music of Bob Fenton
by Pierre Giroux
The Mike McClelland Quartet in this release has adopted the title of Mike McClelland Rm 210, led by McClelland on drums and joined by a stellar trio of Toronto musicians, including Mike Murley on tenor and soprano saxophones, Reg Schwager on guitar, and bassist Neil Swainson. The band pays a heartfelt tribute to pianist and composer Bob Fenton with You'll Hear It-- The Music of Bob Fenton . Fenton left an indelible mark on the Toronto jazz scene, ...
Continue ReadingMiles Runs The Voodoo Down
by Ronald Bremner
Miles boils his bitches brew in a night of worlds much blacker than black His demons and angels let out slack for pharaohs dancing into the true Miles runs the voodoo down and serves it up with the taste of free for those whose spirits would otherwise drown without such wild, mad sanctuary. ...
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