Jazz Articles about Mark Guiliana

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Mark Guiliana at Stadtgarten

by Matty Bannond
January 30, 2026

Mark Guiliana Stadtgarten Cologne, Germany January 22, 2026 Moderation is abundant in January. But on this frosty Thursday evening, dizzied by the sugary scent of fructose-heavy mocktails and alcohol-free pilsner, an above-capacity crowd treated themselves to an unguarded night at the Stadtgarten. Their host, Mark Guiliana, served up a potent brew of fizzy percussion and smooth-noted melodies. It was a one-man show, despite Guiliana's claims to the contrary. In a short speech toward ...

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Donny McCaslin: Lullaby for the Lost

by Neil Duggan
September 11, 2025

Saxophonist Donny McCaslin and his band's collaboration on David Bowie's final album Blackstar (ISO Records, 2016) marked a pivotal moment in McCaslin's career. Following Bowie's death just two days after the album's release, McCaslin transitioned from being a well-respected jazz musician to achieving international recognition. His band's innovative contributions helped make Bowie's final album a critically acclaimed late-career highlight. Since then, McCaslin's brand of innovative, contemporary jazz fusion has continued breaking through barriers to define a distinctive sound ...

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Donny McCaslin: I Want More

by Nenad Georgievski
July 23, 2023

Donny McCaslin's album, I Want More, is a captivating and boundary-breaking release which highlights the saxophonist composer's innovative musical approach. Building on his previous collaborations and experiences, McCaslin ventures into uncharted territory by seamlessly fusing elements of electronica, post-rock, jazz, and improv. The result is a genre-defying sound which pushes the boundaries, and showcases McCaslin's prowess in creating a dynamic and studio-driven sonic experience. Drawing inspiration from contemporary electronic music, this album introduces new listeners to the captivating world of ...

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Mark Guiliana, Chet Baker, Rachel Eckroth, Dorian & Nayanna Holley & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 27, 2023

A special focus on the deep, eclectic and exciting LA scene in this hour of Mondo Jazz, which then concludes with an unearthed gem by Chet Baker from the late '70s.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Mark Guiliana “Carbon Dating App" Mischief--EP (Edition) 0:16 Host talks 6:29 Mark Guiliana “our essential nature" the sound of listening (Edition) 7:25 Host talks 14:29 Jeff Babko, Tim Lefebvre, Mark Guiliana “The ...

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Mark Guiliana, Chris Morrissey, Jason Rigby and Shai Maestro at Bluenote in Milan

by Roberto Cifarelli
November 19, 2022

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Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet: The Sound Of Listening

by Chris May
September 24, 2022

There is something tantalisingly out of reach on the Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet's The Sound Of Listening. It is not “difficult" music, but it is cryptic. After multiple replays the code remains unbroken. It seems something important is going on but... what exactly? It is rather like encountering Guiliana's fellow New Yorker, tenor saxophonist Oded Tzur for the first time. The music is not alien, but there is something deeply different about it. Coincidentally, Guiliana's pianist on ...

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Mark Guiliana: Music for Doing

by Nenad Georgievski
February 15, 2022

With an album title like Music for Doing, drummer Mark Guiliana makes his aim clear. Few artists are as adept at fusing electronic music's warmth with intricate and propulsive rhythms propelled by intricacies of jazz improvisations as Guiliana. And he is really doing it. His music boundaries are infinitely elastic. Guiliana is a multifaceted artist who traverses many different music areas with his own bands or those led by others. This variety is evident on his own albums such as ...