New Releases From Ize Trio, Daniel Pinilla, Alabaster DePlume, James McGowan And More

This selection traverses the expansive landscape of contemporary jazz, balancing avant-garde exploration with the foundational weight of archival mastery. The journey begins with the celestial textures of the Ize Trio setting a sophisticated tone that flows through the poetic, boundary-pushing stylings of Alabaster DePlume and the intricate improvisations of Marta Warelis. While the playlist highlights the genre's current evolution through labels like Relative Pitch, it is grounded by essential historical recordings, notably the Kenny Barron Trio's live performance in Brecon. This archival gem provides a timeless contrast to the modern energy of Emmet Cohen and the Paul Carlon Trio, weaving together a rich, global tapestry that honours the classic trio tradition alongside the adventurous spirit of today's improvisers.

Playlist

• Ize Trio with John Patitucci "From The Stars" from Global Prayer (Self Released) 00:00
• Daniel Pinilla "Beatrice" from Single Handed (Daniel Pinilla Music) 09:35
• Alabaster DePlume "What Did The Child Say/Facing Reality" from Dear Children of Our Children, I Knew/ Cremisan (International Anthem) 14:40
• James McGowan Ensemble "Threads of Fate" from Threads of Fate (Self Released) 20:32
• Julius Hemphill "Dogon A.D." from Dogon A.D. (New World Records) 23:15
• Marta Warelis "Birds" from Still Life with Lemons (Relative Pitch) 38:00
• Emmet Cohen "Budo" from Universal Truth (Mack Avenue Records) 47:16
• Michael Foster, Christian Weber, Michael Griener "Dark Chase" from Selections from the Gutter (Relative Pitch) 51:24
• Paul Carlon Trio "Katrina Ballerina" from Between Us Three (Truth Revolution Recording Collective) 1:03:47
• Quagmire & Christer Bothen "Bottna" from Rörane (Relative Pitch) 1:12:54
• Anke Verslype, Loni Cornelius, Artan Buleshkaj "Part Four (I've Come Home)" from One Song (Until The Day Breaks) (W.E.R.F. Records) 1:20:33
• Ghazal Faghihi "Ismail" from Penumbra (Relative Pitch) 1:26:24
• Alon Near "Coral" from Names, Places (Hypnote Records) 1:33:29
• Kenny Barron Trio "Canadian Sunset" from So Many Lovely Things: Live in Brecon (Elemental Music) 1:39:13
• Schapiro 17 "East Broadway Run Down" from Best Laid Plans (Summit Records) 1:55:31