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On Emissary, his debut as a bandleader, guitarist and composer James Wengrow unleashes a collection of angular micro-symphonies that inhabit an abstract space while remaining meticulously detailed. Joined by a pair of brilliantly adept and aesthetically flexible musicians in bassist Mathias Højgaard Jensen and drummer James Paul Nadien, Crypsis trio can thoroughly explore, develop and present Wengrow's labyrinthine ideas in a fascinating and complex joyride of a set. The trio thrives on razor-sharp detours and constant pivots without sacrificing continuity. Even at their ...

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Yuhan Su: OVER the MOONs

Read "OVER the MOONs" reviewed by Vincenzo Roggero

by Vincenzo Roggero
February 16, 2026

Originaria di Taiwan, da sedici anni residente a New York, Yuhan Su confessa nelle brevi note di copertina di correre su due binari culturali distinti, di sognare in due lingue, di usare due distinte forme di logica, di avere due differenti standard di gusto per il cibo... Quinto album da leader, OVER the MOONs cerca di catturare queste “due lune" presenti nella sua mente, le sensazioni e i sentimenti delle due identità, traducendole in una scrittura che abbracci il dolce ...

Album Review

Yuhan Su: OVER the MOONs

Read "OVER the MOONs" reviewed by Jerome Wilson

by Jerome Wilson
January 13, 2026

It turns out that Patricia Brennan is not the only vibraphonist exploring ambitious concepts these days. On this album, Yuhan Su brings the idea of dual consciousness into music, with the musicians in her group often playing along two separate paths simultaneously. Su was born in Taiwan and is now based in New York. Living in both those cultures at once gave her the idea to explore that concept musically. There is constant motion and activity in ...

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Max Kutner: Partial Custody

Read "Partial Custody" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
June 3, 2024

Max Kutner's album Partial Custody is a captivating odyssey through intricately woven soundscapes. With this debut recording from his new trio, Kutner unveils a refreshing evolution in his artistic journey. Having previously dipped his toes into the avant-garde pool with the enigmatic Kutner's Evil Genius, known for their sonic experimentation, the artist now embarks on a new venture that defies easy categorization. He aptly intimates that Partial Custody is not just a title, but a phrase ingrained in ...