Articles by Bob Osborne
New Music From Tillotson, Christelis, Eckemoff, Torres & More
by Bob Osborne
This episode includes recent studio releases, live recordings, and archival material spanning solo, trio, and large ensemble formats. The programme features work from Canada, the UK, the US, the Netherlands, and Israel, with contributions structured around ballad forms, extended improvisation, rhythmic studies, and ensemble arrangements. Albums range from self-released projects to material issued by independent jazz imprints.Playlist Aretha Tillotson “Lullaby To Those Before" from Kinda Out West (Bent River Records) 00:00 Harry Christelis “Explorations Of One's Self Inside ...
Continue ReadingNew Music from Lloyd, Haynes, Robertson, Lumpert And More
by Bob Osborne
Three double albums start a musical journey which includes, amongst other things, experimentation, a celebration of the legacy of Herb Robertson, a statement on the environment, previously unreleased material from a jazz legend, and a dip into the archives of British Jazz.Playlist Charles Lloyd “The Ghost of Lady Day" from Figure In Blue (Blue Note) 00:00 Phil Haynes & Free Country “Simple Gifts" from Liberty Now! (Corner Store Jazz) 10:17 Herb Robertson, Christopher Dell, Christian Ramond, Klaus Kugel ...
Continue ReadingMusic From Swart, Lemish, Williams, Tibbetts & More
by Bob Osborne
A rich selection of brand new releases from across the wide world of jazz includes two new ECM Records albums, debut releases from breakthrough artists, and rare broadcasting recordings from a UK jazz icon. We close with two duo recordings from masters of their craft. Playlist Frank Swart Funkwrench Blues “Reflections From The Future" from Mischief In The Musitorium (Need To Know Music) 00:00 Noam Lemish “San Francisco Is My Copenhagen" from There's beauty enough ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Brennan, Borgatti, Hilton, Threadgill & More
by Bob Osborne
This episode features music from Latin America, North America, Europe, and the Mediterranean region. It begins with rhythmically driven Latin jazz and piano-led ensemble work, followed by experimental compositions using layered electronics, extended techniques, and non-standard forms. Midway, the programme includes modal structures, bowed string textures, and vibraphone-led chamber jazz. The final third presents free improvisation, large ensemble writing, and live recordings with shifting metre and phrasing. The sequence spans solo, trio, quintet, and big band formats, with studio and ...
Continue ReadingNew Music from Remigi, Falgren, Snakeoil And More
by Bob Osborne
This week's show takes a musical journey that begins with experimental and improvisatory sounds, moves through a selection of fascinating re-releases of archival material, gathers a fresh crop of guitar-focused releases, detours into two contrasting approaches to Big Band music, and wraps up with a dose of cool West Coast jazz.Playlist Francesca Remigi “Longhaven" from Witchess (Hora Records) 00:00 Bjarke Falgren “Embrace" from Turkis (Zack's Music) 04:15 Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Paul Motian “Chandra" from At The Deer ...
Continue ReadingNew Music from Formica, McCreadie, Blake & More
by Bob Osborne
This week's selection of new music gathers artists working in jazz's more exploratory edges together with more traditional exponents approaching the music from new perspectives. Playlist Matías Formica “Frio" from Absurdo (Numeral) 00:00 Fergus McCreadie “Wayfinder" from The Shieling (Edition Records) 07:03 Johnathan Blake “Requiem For Dreams Shattered" from My Life Matters (Blue Note Records) 12:19 Matteo Prefumo “A New Beginning" from A New Beginning (Self Released) 19:01 Baltimore Jazz Collective “Link To Lateef" from ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Cardenas, Williams, Faraò, And More
by Bob Osborne
This week's playlist focuses on modern improvisation, small group dynamics, and inventive rhythms. You'll hear brass-led pieces and complex beats, ranging from quiet solo moments to intense group performances and global musical influences. The show highlights drifting melodies, fresh takes on post-bop styles, and ambient textures. Playlist Chris Ryan Williams “Visage (feat. Kalia Vandever)" from Odu--Vibration II (AKP Recordings) 00:00 Andrea Zacchia “Oleo" from Anemoia (Filibusta Records) 05:29 Antonio Faraò “'Round Midnight" from Kind Of... (Notes Around AG) ...
Continue ReadingNew Music from Mayo, Palladino & Mills, Webber & Morris, And More
by Bob Osborne
This show is a trip around jazz's outer edges--where tradition collides with invention. From Michael Mayo's vocal acrobatics on Coltrane's “Giant Steps" to the explosive real-time conduction of Hill Collective, this selection of new releases spans chamber, ensemble, and solo work.Playlist Michael Mayo “Giant Steps" from Fly--Deluxe Edition (Mack Avenue/Artistry Music) 00:00 Pino Palladino and Blake Mills “Heat Sink" from That Wasn't A Dream (New Deal/Impulse Records!) 03:21 Anna Webber Angela Morris Big Band “Mist/Missed" from Unseparate (Out ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Douglas, Wolff, Sanford, Lawrence And More
by Bob Osborne
The effects and the after-effects of the covid pandemic is a recurring theme in some of this weeks collection of new releases. That such a world-changing and harrowing episode in our history should lead to the production of a variety of ground-breaking music is perhaps a testament to the human race's indomitable spirit and perhaps gives us hope for a brighter future in these challenging times. In addition to the new music there are re-issues of classic albums by Charlie ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Cardello, Taylor, Vollbrecht And More
by Bob Osborne
A show packed with new releases includes a couple of debut albums as well as two new releases from ECM Records and some newly found early '80s recordings from a British band led by Geoff Castle. A mix of intimate trio recordings, big band explorations and latin music is followed by a hypnotic piece of free improvisation from Rose Tang and Patrick Goulden.Playlist Caelan Cardello “Groundwork" from Chapter One (Jazzbird Records) 00:00 John Taylor “Tramonto" from Tramonto (ECM) ...
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