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Mark Lettieri: Expanding Boundaries
by Mike Jacobs
In the years since Mark Lettieri first sat down with All About Jazz, much has changed--and, in a sense, much has not. At the time of that (2020 interview), Lettieri had a budding solo career, but was still primarily known as being part of Snarky Puppy's (SP) formidable six-string triumvirate (along with fellow guitarists Bob Lanzetti and Chris McQueen). Today, he's still very active in SP--and the Vulfpeck-adjacent Fearless Flyers--but Lettieri's profile as a solo artist has seemingly ...
Continue ReadingMark Lettieri, Grand Discovery, The Outernet plus '70s re-visited
by Len Davis
We're bringing you an electrifying mix of fusion, funk, and guitar artistry from around the world! ?? Contemporary Sounds: Gabriel Gallardo--Brazil's rising fusion star bringing rhythmic fire and melodic finesse. Mark Lettieri and Thomas Polychuck--representing the USA with groove, grit, and guitar mastery. Grand Discovery--Finland's innovative collective pushing the boundaries of modern instrumental music. The Outernet and Josh Meader from Australia, blending jazz, soul, and progressive energy into a fresh new sound. Then we travel back to the '70s--the golden ...
Continue ReadingSnarky Puppy: Empire Central
by Angelo Leonardi
A diciotto anni dalla nascita, gli Snarky Puppy sono tornati a Dallas —luogo d'origine della formazione— per registrare un nuovo album scegliendo l'approccio preferito: quel “live in the studio" con pubblico in sala che ha caratterizzato le loro opere migliori. Quindi otto notti alla Deep Ellum Art Company per mettere a punto 16 nuovi brani, ora pubblicati in doppio album, in triplo vinile. Il disco privilegia il ritorno ai valori musicali originari: una fusion ...
Continue ReadingThe Fearless Flyers, Mark Lettieri, Dali Mraz and Sonar with David Torn
by Len Davis
Lesser known music from Otis McDonald, The Fearless Flyers, from Indonesia Dwiki Dharmawan, guitarist Dali Mraz, Chris Taylor, plus Sonar with David Torn. Quantum Trio and Graham Costello. Playlist Otis McDonald “Grease Of The East (Bay)" from Grease Of The East (Bay) (Track Tribe) 00:00 The Fearless Flyers “Nate Smith Is The Ace Of Aces" from Tailwinds (Vulf) 05:21 Mark Lettieri “Star Catchers" from Deep The Baritone Sessions Vol 2 (Leopard) 10:45 Dwiki Dharmawan “So far So Close" ...
Continue ReadingMark Lettieri, Fernando Molinari, Markus Reuter and Stephan Thelen
by Len Davis
New and recent releases from Mark Lettieri, Oliver Zisko, Fernando Molinari, Olga Konkova, Markus Reuter and Stephan Thelen.Playlist Mark Lettieri “Nebulae" from Deep:The Baritone Sessions Vol 2 (Ground Up) 00:00 Oliver Zisko"Travelin'" from Global Warming (Self Produced) 06:55 Fernando Molinari “Ocean Wind" from Reaching Inside (Self Produced) 13:48 Olga Konkova “The Man With A Van" from Open Secret (Losen) 20:49 Markus Reuter “Consolation" from Truce 2 (Moonjune) 27:48 Stephan Thelen"Celestial Navigation from Fractal Guitar 2-Remixes (Moonjune) 34:46 Lorenzo ...
Continue ReadingJan Hammer, Mark lettieri and Graham Costello
by Len Davis
Music from Jan Hammer and his album Seasons Part 1, guitarist Mark lettieri's Deep The Baritone Sessions Vol 2 and a new single from Graham Costello's upcoming release.Playlist Jan Hammer “April" from Seasons Part 1 (Country & Eastern) 00:00 Mark Lettieri “Magnetar" from Deep-The Baritone Sessions Vol 2 (Ground Up Music) 17:29 Dennis Chambers-Jeff Berlin “D Funk'd" from Boston T Party (Tone Centre) 29:09 Jeff Berlin “Joe Frazier Round 3" from Joe Frazier Round 3 (Jeff Berlin Music) ...
Continue ReadingNew releases from Randal Despommier, Mark Lettieri, Cameron Graves and much more
by Len Davis
We're spinning new music from Charles Berthoud, Cameron Graves, Mark Lettieri and Randal Despommier. Playlist Miles Davis “Miles Runs The Voodoo Down" from Live At Filmore (Sony) 00:00 Return To Forever “Al's Solo" from Return To Forever Returns (Eagle) 06:51 Charles Berthoud “Don't Look Back Again" from Epiphany (Self Produced) 13:34 Cameron Graves “Sons of Creation" from Seven (Mack Avenue) 20:19 Mark Lettieri “Star Catchers" from Deep--The Baritone Sessions Vol 2 (GroundUp) 27:09 The Fearless Flyers “Nate Smith ...
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