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Janel & Anthony: New Moon in the Evil Age

by Vincenzo Roggero
Due dischi differenti riportati su un unico CD, separati da una pausa di dieci secondi, strumentale il primo, con voce e importante uso dell'elettronica il secondo. Stiamo parlando di New Moon in the Evil Age, recente opera di Janel Leppin e Anthony Pirog, coppia nella vita e in musica da oltre vent'anni. Lei violoncellista, vocalist, multistrumentista, compositrice, arrangiatrice che attraversa i generi e ne tesse intrecci virtuosi, lui chitarrista visionario e inclassificabile, tra jazz d'avanguardia, rock sperimentale, ...
Continue ReadingJanel & Anthony: New Moon In The Evil Age

by Glenn Astarita
The married duo of cellist Janel Leppin and guitarist Anthony Pirog are no strangers to pushing boundaries. Their collaborative work under the Janel & Anthony moniker has long been admired for its innovative blend of genres, and 2024 proves to be a particularly fruitful year for the duo. New Moon in the Evil Age arrives alongside Leppin's exploration with the larger Ensemble Volcanic Ash on To March is to Love (Cuneiform), highlighting the depth and versatility of her artistic vision. ...
Continue ReadingSunny Five: Candid

by Glenn Astarita
With the ever-evolving tapestry of experimental jazz, striking the perfect balance between familiar echoes and trailblazing sounds can be a delicate act. Intakt's latest release, Sunny Five, not only navigates this tightrope with finesse but also performs a dazzling dance across it. This album serves as a vibrant reminder of the joy and spontaneity that lie at the heart of jazz. Delivered by a collection of renowned New York-based musicians, each a master in their own right, the band offers ...
Continue ReadingMendoza - Hoff - Revels: Echolocation

by Glenn Astarita
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary jazz, Echolocation emerges as a bold exploration of sonic frontiers. Crafted through the collaborative virtuosity of Ava Mendoza on guitar and Devin Hoff on bass, this project embarks on a musical journey which delves deep into the avant-garde jazz realm, blending experimental rock, electric jazz, and the limitless creativity of neo-psychedelia. The album commences with Dyscalculia," a track which weaves the raw energy of metal with the intricate layers of free jazz, ...
Continue ReadingMendoza / Hoff / Revels: Echolocation

by Troy Dostert
Among today's leading guitarists fusing the power of rock and avant-garde jazz--a list that has to include Nels Cline, Marc Ribot, Mary Halvorson and Brandon Seabrook--Ava Mendoza may be the one with the strongest link to the punk tradition. All the evidence one needs is on Echolocation, a project by Revels, her close collaboration with bassist Devin Hoff, on which the pair are joined by saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and drummer Ches Smith. With eight deviously crafted songs expertly navigating ...
Continue ReadingViolinist John Ettinger releases new CD "Kissinger in Space" with Tony Malaby, Devin Hoff, and Scott Amendola

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All About Jazz
SAN FRANCISCO RISING-STAR JAZZ VIOLINIST JOHN ETTINGER RELEASES SUPERB SOPHOMORE CD, KISSINGER IN SPACE, FEATURING AN ALL-STAR QUARTET OF TENOR SAXOPHONIST TONY MALABY, BASSIST DEVIN HOFF, DRUMMER SCOTT AMENDOLA
ALBUM TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 26, ON ETTINGER MUSIC; AVAILABLE THROUGH SUPER D, CDBABY.COM, INDIEJAZZ.COM AND FOR DOWNLOAD AT iTUNES.COM
While jazz violin has enjoyed a resurgence of interest in recent years with the growing popularity of such artists as Regina Carter and Billy Bang, its potential in improvised music has ...
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