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Wojtek Mazolewski, Anthony Wilson, Andrea Ayace Ayassot, Cosmic Ear & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Another dive into the lesser-charted corners of the jazz world--recent gems, future classics... with no algorithms involved--this playlist was entirely hand-cranked for your sonic delight.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Anthony Wilson “Walk Tall" House of the Singing Blossoms (Sam First) 0:16 Host talks 7:26 Brandee Younger “Breaking Point" Gadabout Season (Impulse!) 8:37 Host talks 11:16 Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet “Beautiful People (Live)" Live Spirit I (NoPaper) 13:16 James ...
Continue ReadingWojtek Mazolewski Quintet: Live Spirit I
by Scott Lichtman
The album Live Spirit I is a compelling listen from the Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet. The music combines the very best of free improvisation with sparse, piercing compositions and ethereal ambience. While the bassist/leader and most of his group live in Poland, this is truly a world-class performance. Wojtek Mazolewski's influence is already significant. His music has surpassed eight million streams on Spotify; he is a staple at jazz, indie and electronic dance festivals, and his albums have been ...
Continue ReadingMazolewski, Thomas, Franks, Molley, And More
by Bob Osborne
The truly global reach of jazz is demonstrated by this selection of new releases. From large ensembles to duos, and crossing several continents, the variety and vibrancy of the music is on show with some exciting and thought-provoking creations.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Omar Thomas Large Ensemble “The Path" from Griot Songs (Omar Thomas Music) 00:28 Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet “Sun" from Beautiful People (WMQ Records) 17:17 Rebecca Coupe Franks “Forest" from Landscape Suites for Trumpet (RCF Music) 24:11 Brian ...
Continue ReadingWojtek Mazolewski Quintet: Spirit To All
by Angelo Leonardi
Il bassista e compositore Wojtek Mazolewski è tra i protagonisti della nuova generazione del jazz polacco di cui ricordiamo musicisti notevoli come il sassofonista Maciej Obara, il pianista Marek Pedziwiatr, il trombettista Tomasz Dabrowski oltre il ben noto Marcin Wasilewski, già pianista di Tomasz Stanko. Mazolewski guida da oltre un decennio questo splendido quintetto, con cui ha inciso dischi altamente raccomandati come Smells Like Spirit (2011) Polka (2014) e When Angels Fall (2020). Il gruppo ha incontrato ...
Continue ReadingNew music from Wojtek Mazolewski
by Bob Osborne
On this show the featured release is the latest album by Wojtek Mazolewski Following the rhapsodic response to his debut Whirlwind release--a deluxe edition of Polka which, internationally, broke through into dance clubs and rock and indie festivals--the double bassist now focuses attention on the music of his compatriot Krzysztof Komeda (1931--1969), a legend of Polish jazz and an illustrious Hollywood film composer. When Angels Fall again features his inventive quintet of Oskar Török (trumpet, electronics), Marek Pospieszalski ...
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