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Jon Gordon: 7th Ave South
by Jack Bowers
Some of life's moments, even when buried in the past, remain almost as fresh and memorable as today's. Such is alto saxophonist Jon Gordon's memory of his first visit to New York City's then-jazz center, Greenwich Village's 7th Avenue South, which was “the first place [he] ever heard live jazz in New York." That was in 1983--nearly four decades ago--but that memory and those that followed were enough to inspire Gordon's latest album, appropriately titled 7th Ave South.
Continue ReadingJerry Goodman, Greg Spero, Jorge Pardo and Elephant 9
by Len Davis
The Haas Company featuring Jerry Goodman, Guitarist James Leibow, pianist Greg Spero and Brazillian keyboard player Michel Cury. Spanish flautist Jorge Pardo, Saudi Arabian band Garwasha, Australian band Coast and King Llama with their latest. Norwegian band Elephant 9 and LA band Thraikill.Playlist The Haas Company “Lebanese Beige" from Thirteen (Psychiactric) 00:00 James Leibow “Slinky" from 3 For The Road (Darby Jamesl) Time Marker Greg Spero “Joy Against Odds" from Joy Against Odds (Tiny) Time Marker Michel Cury ...
Continue ReadingElisabeth Harnik / Zlatko Kaučič: One Foot In The Air
by John Sharpe
Most jazz lovers will likely remember an occasion when the musicians played as if their lives depended on it to an almost empty room. Judging from the applause, the audience on 14 June 2022 at Kulturhalle Eggersdorf in Austria was not the biggest, but those present were lucky enough to witness a veritable feast of improvised music. Doing the honors were Austrian pianist Elisabeth Harnik and Slovenian percussionist Zlatko Kaučič. Although a respected composer Harnik is also a fearless improviser, ...
Continue ReadingSalin, Azymuth, Gerardo Frisina & Toco, Heavy Hitters, And More
by Tony Poole
Tony Poole selects his favourite new releases and pre-releases. Playlist Electric Kif + Cosmic Collective + Cosmic Collective “As We Go" single (Cosmic Collective Music) Mama Terra “Chameleon" from Chameleons: Live Interpretations of Herbie Hancock (Acid Jazz Records) Gerardo Frisina & Toco “Deixa Passar (ft. Luzia Dvorek)" single (Schema Records) Nicola Conte “Love From The Sun (ft. Jose James)" from Love & Revolution (Schema Records) Salin Cheewapansri “Puaj" from Rammana (Salin Music) Mark de Clove- Lowe “Mantra" from ...
Continue ReadingJazz old and new from Brazil, Estonia, Germany, Thailand, Chicago, Japan and Leeds...
by Andy Crowther
Some UK jazz dance classics, Brazilian beauties, brand new tracks with an old school feel, and a fresh new tribute to Chick Corea in his electric phase! Playlist Roy Haynes “Dorian" from Cracklin' (Prestige) 00:00 Donald Byrd “Perpetual Lover" from Kofi (Blue Note) 07:47 Chet Baker, Jim Hall, Hubert Laws “Malaguena" from Studio Trieste (CTI) 15:25 Edu Lobo “Rio Das Pedras" from Tempo Presente (Philips) 25:02 Octávio Burnier “Aproximação" from Dança Infernal (Philips) 29:52 Alive! “Afreaka" from ...
Continue ReadingJimi Hendrix - A Jazz Experience, Part 3
by Ludovico Granvassu
Yes, Jimi Hendrix was a rock guitar god, but he inspired scores of jazz players, and fans. After all, he is the first non-jazz musician to enter the DownBeat Hall of Fame, back in 1970 (the year of his passing). Enjoy our third and final segment of this week's tribute to Jimi Hendrix, and yet more jazz renditions of Jimi Hendrix classics.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 World ...
Continue Reading2024 Record Store Day Black Friday Jazz Releases
by Kyle Simpler
Record Store Day Black Friday is back for 2024. There are releases that appeal to practically every genre of music, and jazz is no exception. This year's lineup features releases for jazz enthusiasts and vinyl collectors alike. From previously unreleased live performances to excellent vinyl debuts, this year's offerings showcase a variety of jazz styles. Below is a list of some of this year's jazz titles. Dave Douglas Gifts Greenleaf Music Quantity: 800
Continue ReadingDelia Fischer: Beyond Bossa
by Katchie Cartwright
An intriguingly multi-layered project, Beyond Bossa has unfolded over a number of years. The “beyond" in the title points in a few directions. A pianist, composer-arranger, singer (and dancer), Delia Fischer works across idioms: bossa nova, jazz, música popular brasileira (MPB), various types of Brazilian music, theater. Her recordings have earned her Latin Grammy nominations for Best Brazilian Album (MPB) in 2021 (H.O.J.E., Labidad Produções) and 2019 (Tempo Minimo, Labidad Produções). Further extending the boundaries, she called upon a far-flung ...
Continue ReadingSabino de Bari: Ashanti
by Troy Dostert
After joining with vocalist Diana Torti for their 2023 duo release, It's All We Have, guitarist Sabino de Bari is back with an ensemble of his own on Ashanti, an enchanting album of tunes centered on the themes of rootlessness and wandering. Its poignancy is found not only in the subject matter but also in the music itself, which possesses a palpable sense of longing and wonder that is quite affecting.Built around the imagined journeys of a young ...
Continue ReadingJazzed in the Mouse House
by Patrick Burnette
Jazz has gone some pretty wacky places--Russia, South America, the White House--but believe it or not, sometimes it even invades that princess-industrial complex we know and love as the Disney corporation. Listen and learn as Mike leads us deep into this heart of darkness and we see how a rainbow of different jazz artists come to terms with the musical productions of that most profit-driven rodent of them all. Playlist Discussion of Various Artist's album Jazz Loves Disney ...
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