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Katsushika Trio, Allen Hinds, Kiko Loureiro, Tom Schuman
by Len Davis
Japanese band Katsushiko Trio, guitarist Allen Hinds, Brazilian bassist Fernando Molinari, guitarist Kiko Loureiro and Japanese saxophonist Tomoaki Baba. Keyboard player Tom Schuman, South American band NDN05, guitarist Dan Arcamone, Lakkshya Quartet, and bassist Munir Hossn. Playlist Katsushiko Trio “Zero G" from Wild Guys In The Universe (ONGAKUKAN) 00:00 Allen Hinds “Fearless" from The Good Fight (Self Produced) Time Marker Fernando Molinari “Netuno" from Netuno (Self Produced) Time Marker Kiko Loureiro “Mind Rise" from Mind Rise (Self Produced) ...
Continue ReadingDwayne Clemons: Center of Gravity: Live at Smalls
by Pierre Giroux
Copenhagen-based trumpeter Dwayne Clemons is an accomplished musician whose US career trajectory hit a speed bump in the 1990s when he was incarcerated for a narcotics conviction. Fortunately, he caught the attention of pianist and club owner Spike Wilner who encouraged him to come to New York to play. In time, the result was that, in many ways, Smalls became like the home base for Clemons. Center of Gravity: Live at Smalls is the second live album he has completed ...
Continue ReadingImmanuel Wilkins At Bordeaux Jazz à Descas
by Artur Moral
Immanuel Wilkins QuartetChâteau Théâtre Descas Jazz À Descas Bordeaux, France October 7, 2024 It's easy to find an excuse to visit Bordeaux, the capital of the French department of Gironde. In addition to the world-famous wines made in its legendary terroirs the region has many geographical, historical and cultural attractions. And if one of them, the Jazz And Wine Bordeaux, offers, as part of a cycle called Jazz à Descas, a performance by ...
Continue ReadingNo More Excuses People!
by Mort Weiss
This article first appeared on All About Jazz in 2012. As a result of the efforts of one Michael Ricci and what he has given to the jazz world, the above title means just that! Michael has given you--musicians, club owners, booking agents, food and beverage servers, the people that provide such services, all concert and festival artistic directors, venue management, fans, transportation folks and music stores, vendors... I could go on, but I think some of you ...
Continue ReadingJim Witzel Quartet: Breaking Through Gently
by Pierre Giroux
Offering a refined exploration of jazz guitar, Jim Witzel's release Breaking Through Gently balances accessibility with a modern, lyrical edge. Accompanied by a seasoned trio of pianist Phil Aaron, bassist Dan Feiszli and drummer Jason Lewis, Witzel presents a collection consisting primarily of his original works, along with some by Aaron and a reimagining of a Paul Simon tune. The result is a captivating yet understated journey into contemporary jazz. The session opens with a Witzel composition, “My ...
Continue ReadingThe Joy, Community And Resilience Of Lucy Kalantari
by Leo Sidran
Lucy Kalantari was a self described singer of angsty adult music, hustling her way through New York bar gigs and wondering why she wasn't more successful. She knew music was a passion early on, but she grew up in a family where becoming a professional musician was not on anybody's radar. She was raised between the Dominican Republic and New York, and in both places she felt she had to adjust who she was in order to fit in.
Continue ReadingAngelica Sanchez / Chad Taylor: A Monster Is Just An Animal You Haven't Met Yet
by John Sharpe
Two of the leading lights on their instruments strike sparks in a series of impromptu duets on A Monster Is Just An Animal You Haven't Met Yet. Pianist Angelica Sanchez has birthed a string of impressive releases, Nightmare Creatures (Pyroclastic, 2023) with her Nonet, and the twin keys extravaganza How To Turn The Moon (Pyroclastic, 2020) with Marilyn Crispell, being particularly notable. Factor in appearances with luminaries such as trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, flutist Nicole Mitchell and saxophonist Tony Malaby ...
Continue ReadingScheinman, Gray, Hargrove, Wellins & More
by Bob Osborne
There are all new releases on this edition with the standout album being from violinist Jenny Scheinman bringing together an A-List band for some outstanding music. There is previously unheard music from 1979 and 1998 as well as up to date music from USA, Canada, Japan and Ukraine.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Jenny Scheinman “Nocturne For 2020" from All Species Parade (Royalty Potato Family) 00:30 Devin Gray “Melt All The Guns" from Melt All The Guns II (Rataplan Records) ...
Continue ReadingSchick, Håker Flaten, Steidle: The Cliffhanger Session
by Mark Corroto
For listeners who enjoy when an artist or group zig when we expect them to zag, I give you The Cliffhanger Session. The abrupt change of direction for Ignaz Schick, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and Oliver Steidle is the switch from electro-acoustic energy noise to an all-acoustic performance. The German-born musicians, Schick and Steidle, created ILOG, an all-out turntable, percussion, and sampling onslaught of improvised mayhem. Their loops and samples are the equivalent of a schizophrenic DJ tuned to an alien ...
Continue ReadingTerry Gibbs, Joanne Brackeen, Tim Berne
by David Brown
This week on the Jazz Continuum we compare two takes on the 1936 tune “I'm An Old Cowhand," one from Jack Teagarden and the other from Sonny Rollins. The vibes will be our focus for this next set with recent releases from Chien Chien Lu and Warren Wolf. Works from living legend Terry Gibbs will follow in celebration of the vibraphonist's upcoming 100th birthday. 1950s piano pieces will follow from Patti Bown, Jutta Hipp and Dorothy Donegan. Our Bud Powell ...
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