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James Emery Neo Trio: Inner Drive

Read "Inner Drive" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Before forming this trio, James Emery established himself as a prominent figure in the New York jazz scene, notably as a founding member of the acclaimed String Trio of NY. This unique ensemble, blending classical and jazz influences, garnered critical acclaim for its inventive arrangements and dynamic performances. And Inner Drive highlights the virtuosic talents and ingenious interplay of the Neo Trio: Emery on acoustic guitar, Chris Jonas on saxophones and Cyrus Campbell on bass. The album presents a compelling ...

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Anthony Braxton Saxophone Quartet: Sax QT (Lorraine) 2022

Read "Sax QT (Lorraine) 2022" reviewed by Alberto Bazzurro


A mezzo secolo esatto dal suo primo esperimento in materia, la “Composition 23A" (rombo-30-EGN-KBM-78, secondo la connotazione grafica tipica delle pagine braxtoniane dell'epoca, che qui non possiamo per ovvi motivi riprodurre nella sua completezza) datata fra il 27 settembre e il 16 ottobre 1974 e riunita poi con altre cinque di diversa natura in New York, Fall 1974, dove, al sopranino, si univa all'alto di Julius Hemphill, al tenore di Oliver Lake e al baritono di Hamiet Bluiett, prefigurando quello ...

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Anthony Braxton Saxophone Quartet: Sax QT (Lorraine) 2022

Read "Sax QT (Lorraine) 2022" reviewed by Mark Corroto


Anthony Braxton's music can often be compared to that reoccurring dream many people have where they have an upcoming university exam. Still, they neither attended the classes nor studied for the test. The reason may be that his graphic notations along with his scores can be formidable and downright indecipherable. Listeners recognize the great man is operating on a higher plane, one which can often be quite daunting. If anyone identifies with the above description, his Sax QT (Lorraine) 2022 ...

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Chris Jonas: The Sun Spits Cherries

Read "The Sun Spits Cherries" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


If you are a serious, hard working musician with a keen ear for composition and possess some technical gifts you should reap the benefits of maturation, rapid growth and the ability to expand your musical and intellectual horizons! That and performing with modern jazz luminaries such as Cecil Taylor, William Parker and Anthony Braxton will most assuredly advance your knowledge and overall scope of the music that you study, perform and hold close to your heart! A case in point ...


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