Jazz Articles about João Hasselberg

About João Hasselberg

Album Review

Old Mountain: Another State Of Rhythm

Read "Another State Of Rhythm" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
April 22, 2024

Clean Feed Records has once again proven its prowess in bringing innovative jazz to the forefront, and Old Mountain's latest offering is a guiding light for those seeking to venture beyond the conventional boundaries of the genre. Each member brings a distinctive flair, yet their interplay feels seamless, creating a soundscape that is rich in texture and depth. Old Mountain's latest album, Another State of Rhythm, invites listeners on a contemplative journey. This quintet, featuring Pedro Branco on ...

Album Review

João Hasselberg & Pedro Branco: Dancing Our Way To Death

Read "Dancing Our Way To Death" reviewed by Mark Sullivan

by Mark Sullivan
December 16, 2016

Portuguese bassist João Hasselberg and guitarist Pedro Branco both hail from Lisbon, but are currently living and studying elsewhere--Hasselberg in Copenhagen, Branco in Amsterdam. They each contribute compositions to this co-led project, as well as play the core instrumental tracks, aided by additional players and vocalists. First, it must be said that the music is not nearly as bleak as the album title implies. It's contemplative and sometimes atmospheric--so there's not much dancing, but there's not much death either.

Album Review

Joao Hasselberg: Truth Has To Be Given In Riddles

Read "Truth Has To Be Given In Riddles" reviewed by Chris Mosey

by Chris Mosey
December 19, 2014

Truth Has To Be Given In Riddles, title of Portuguese bassist Joao Hasselberg's latest album, is reminiscent of a Zen koan, an illogical poem which aims to generate “great doubt" and propel a listener into satori, enlightenment. The album opens in this spirit with a short track titled “Opening" featuring an enigmatic wordless vocal by Joana Espadinha. On the next track, “Abraham's Doubt," it's all change, as trumpeter Diogo Duque lays down a very ...