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David Binney, Samora Pinderhughes, Heroes Are Gang Leaders, AHL6 & More New Releases
by Ludovico Granvassu
David Binney's everywhere! Or so it seems, judging by the amount of recent and upcoming release he's on. We sample three this week, together with the new concept album by Samora Pinderhughes and a few examples of how music and social commentary can bring about awesome albums, in a playlist that is at the East-Coast West-Coast junction.And, by the way, this week we celebrate episode 200! Thanks for your listening and support.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison ...
Continue ReadingDavid Binney, Damien Erskine, James Francies, Per Mathison and Percy Jones
by Len Davis
Continuing our look at new releases from 2021. Music from David Binney, Damien Erskine, Gary Meek, Burnt Belief and Percy Jones. Playlist David Binney"Modern Courtesy" from Aerial 2 (Mythology) 00:00 Damien Erskine"Beatrice" from In This Moment (Self Produced) 05:14 James Francies “713" from Purest Form (UMG) 10:18 Gary Meek “Move Out" from Monterey Groove (Autumn Hill) 15:25 David Garfield “Creatchy Stomp" from Stretching' Outside The Box (Creatchy) 20:37 Per Mathisen “Alchimia" from Gladiator (Losen) 25:44 Burnt Belief “Month ...
Continue ReadingThe 55 Bar: Music and Stories
by Ludovico Granvassu
All About Jazz celebrates the iconic 55 Bar and the essential role it plays as an establishment where bands are born and sounds shaped over time thanks to its longstanding commitment to jazz. Adored by patrons and musicians since the '80s, the 55 Bar has faced difficult economic challenges during the pandemic and as a result, need our support to continue operations (learn more). If you have the means, please make a donation and help 55 Bar reach its financial ...
Continue ReadingThe 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival: Against All Odds, Day 2
by Paul Rauch
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 This is the second of four pieces covering the 2021 Detroit International Jazz Festival. Two weeks before the festival, a decision was made to go to a virtual format due to the surge provided by the Delta variant of Covid-19. Three outdoor stages became three soundstages in the ballrooms of the Renaissance Marriott hotel. All sets were run back to back, with no overlap. This made roaming ...
Continue ReadingDavid Binney, Daniel Freedman, Greg Spero, David Garfield and Vinnie Colaiuta
by Len Davis
New music from David Binney and his latest Aerial 2 , plus Santiago Bosch, Daniel Freedman Shawn Glide and Greg Spero. Playlist David Binney “Coastal" from Aerial 2 (Mythology) 00:00 Daniel Freedman “La Sirene" from La Sirene (GSI) 05:07 Benjamin Croft “Brock" from Far and Distant Things (Ubuntu) 10:08 Gidi Derzy & Friends “Prog Massive" from Zion State of Mind (Self Produced)15:03 David Garfield “Cousin Vinnie" from Stretchin Outside The Box (Creatchy) 19:59 {Greg Spero}} “Careless" from Tiny ...
Continue ReadingEdward Simon: 25 Years
by Angelo Leonardi
Al pubblico del jazz non piacciono molto le compilations ma questa del pianista Edward Simon è speciale. I diciassette brani del doppio CD sono stati scelti da lui--come bilancio e riflessione personale nel 25° anno della sua attività da leader--e forniscono una variopinta retrospettiva delle sue tappe musicali. «L'idea mi è venuta l'anno scorso (2019) quando ho compito 50 anni--ha detto al Columbia Daily Tribune--La raccolta è nata da uno spirito di celebrazione e dalla consapevolezza di quante cose siano ...
Continue ReadingEdward Simon: 25 Years
by Dan McClenaghan
Pianist Edward Simon immigrated to the United States from his native Venezuela while still in his teens. He stayed, and carved out a successful career in music. His fiftieth birthday rolled around, and the artist decided it was time to take a look and listen back. In a musical journey that spans the titular 25 Years, Simon has crafted a lot of music, employing a Latin/jazz/classical approach with a seemingly effortless refinement, making sounds that are unfailingly engaging and beautiful. ...
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