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New Music From Ralph Alessi, Columbia Icefield, Flavio Zanuttini And More

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This playlist brings together a blend of contemporary jazz, avant-garde improvisations, and expansive orchestral textures from across the globe. Seamlessly shifting between intimate duos, driving quintets, and the rich, layered dynamics of modern big bands, the collection celebrates both the precision of meticulous composition and the raw freedom of sonic exploration. From hushed, atmospheric soundscapes and deeply personal improvisations to vibrant dialogues, these tracks showcase a diverse spectrum of visionary musicians pushing the boundaries of their craft. It is an immersive journey designed for deep listening, where tradition meets innovation and every piece tells its own compelling, wordless story.

Playlist

  • Ralph Alessi "A Sun That Never Sets" from A Sun That Never Sets (ECM Records) 00:00
  • Columbia Icefield "Howard Beach" from A Silence Open (Out Of Your Head Records) 06:40
  • Flavio Zanuttini "Introito" from Requiem For Democracy (Aut Records) 18:34
  • Giovanni Nardiello "A.O.E." from Perspectives (Aut Records) 24:42
  • Miguel Zenon and Barcelona Art Orchestra "Xiuxiueix—Esglai" from Expressions (Miel Music) 36:29
  • Brad Goode Quintet featuring Ernie Watts "Half Moon" from Live Your Dream—Live at North Street Cabaret (Origin Records) 52:11
  • Graziano Gatti Quadri & Massimo Betti Nest Duo "L'è stacc ol vent" from A Whisper Of Roots (Aut Records) 1:03:20
  • Cipher "Lean In" from Lean In (Smeik) 1:11:10
  • Darren Pickering Small Worlds "Taylor Time" from Three (Rattle Records) 1:16:12
  • Nils Berg & Norrbotten Big Band "Hunden" from Paid To Cry (Hoob Records) 1:24:36
  • Pritesh Walia & Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra "Hopetown" from Journey To Nowhere (Self Released) 1:30:58
  • Tom Challenger & Evan Parker "May Spring Last A Lifetime (Excerpt)" from May Spring Last A Lifetime (False Walls) 1:43:56

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