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Shuteen Erdenebaatar & Nils Kugelmann: Quiet Excitement for the Unknown

by Dean Nardi
December 29, 2025

Under The Same Stars (Motéma Music, 2025) is the second in a trilogy from pianist Shuteen Erdenebaatar, taking inspiration from sun, moon and stars mythology of her Mongolian homeland. The album follows her 2023 quartet debut Rising Sun (also on Motéma) to evoke the vitality, positivity and optimism--a fitting choice for the album's bright sonic landscape. Stars-- representing hope, dreams and destiny-- inspired this duo recording with the German contra-alto clarinet and bassist, Nils Kugelmann. The mystery and emotional depth of the moon ...

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Shuteen Erdenebaatar, Anthony Braxton, and Jim McNeely

by Jerome Wilson
November 18, 2025

This eclectic show includes music from Shuteen Erdenebaatar, Jim McNeely, Chris Connor. Anthony Braxton. and Juan Pastor.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Ben Tiberio “Midwife Crisis" from Rare Peace (Outside In) 00:50 Lello Molinari “Na Tazzulella 'E Cafe" from Lello's Italian Job, Volume 2 (Fata Morgana) 8:13 Host Speaks 14:01 Rigmor Gustafsson “Big Yellow Taxi" from Come Home (ACT) ...

Album Review

Shuteen Erdenebaatar, Nils Kugelmann: Under The Same Stars

Read "Under The Same Stars" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
October 29, 2025

Mongolian-born pianist Shuteen Erdenebaatar and German multi-instrumentalist Nils Kugelmann both garnered considerable praise for their debut albums, which focused on group formats. Under The Same Stars finds them united in an intimate duo debut. The duo has been performing together for many years. In addition to upright bass, Kugelmann plays contra-alto clarinet. The combination of clarinet and piano creates an intriguing and highly effective soundscape. Drawing from jazz, cinematic and classical influences, their music features memorable melodies that ...

Album Review

Shuteen Erdenebaatar: Rising Sun

Read "Rising Sun" reviewed by Mike Jurkovic

by Mike Jurkovic
November 19, 2023

It is most invigorating and affirming to stand witness to new talent. New givers of themselves despite the cold, gale-force headwinds that rise up against most, if not all, artistic endeavors. Fortunately, Rising Sun, the more than mature and compelling Motema Music debut of pianist/composer Shuteen Erdenebaatar and her award-winning quartet, is one of those statements. Let loose with three henchmen just as inquisitive and intent on making their stand: Erdenebaatar's second voice and foil Anton Mangold on-saxophones, ...

Album Review

Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet: Rising Sun

Read "Rising Sun" reviewed by Troy Dostert

by Troy Dostert
November 1, 2023

Rarely does one find a debut recording as confident and accomplished as pianist Shuteen Erdenebaatar's Rising Sun. With eight well-crafted compositions, and superb support from her young colleagues, all of whom have similarly bright futures ahead of them, Erdenebaatar successfully stakes her claim as one of the rising stars in post-bop jazz. Although she hails from Mongolia, Erdenebaatar has already won a pretty good haul of European jazz awards. This release will no doubt earn her some additional ...

Album Review

Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet: Rising Sun

Read "Rising Sun" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
October 30, 2023

When a debut album comes along with a cracking opening track, one can only hope that there are later tracks which can get near the same level. Fortunately, that proves to be the case with Rising Sun, the debut album from Mongolian pianist Shuteen Erdenebaatar and her quartet. With a father who spent 40 years as director of the National Mongolian Opera, it was natural for Erdenebaatar to be surrounded by the arts. She studied classical piano and composition in ...

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Shuteen Erdenebaatar, James Brandon Lewis, Léon Phal, Logan Kane & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 17, 2023

James Brandon Lewis' homage to Mahalia Jackson, the ongoing Eastern and microtonal adventures of Lucian Ban, Mat Maneri, Fabio Delvò's fellowship and an exciting posse of emerging artists in their twenties make this hour of Mondo Jazz a treasure trove of sonic delights.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison Mondo Jazz Theme 0:00 Léon Phal “Stress Killer" Stress Killer (Heavenly Sweetness) 0:16 Host talks 3:57 Logan Kane “Where Within" Floor Plans (Ghost Note) 5:14 Host talks 11:02 Emma Rawicz “Falu" ...