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Sebastian Rochford: Finding Ways

Read "Finding Ways" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan

Finding Ways is the first chapter in a major project for British drummer and composer Sebastian Rochford. He is one of the most versatile drummers working today, as evidenced by his work with his band Polar Bear and collaborations with major artists as diverse as David Byrne, Herbie Hancock, Adele, Kit Downes and Brian Eno.

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Lina Allemano Four: The Diptychs

Read "The Diptychs" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto

Lina Allemano Four's The Diptychs presents three pairs of compositions, inspired by the visual art concept of placing two panels side by side. Just as diptychs in painting create meaning through contrast and dialogue, Allemano's music fashions reciprocal, interdependent sound worlds within each pair. A restless and inventive presence, Allemano splits her time between ...

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Brandon Suarez: Introducing

Read "Introducing" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux

Tenor saxophonist Brandon Suarez's Introducing showcases his vision of blending timeless elegance with youthful vitality. Inspired by jazz legends such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, Suarez approaches the Great American Songbook as both a guardian and a creative interpreter. His aim was to craft a classic vocal ...

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Markus Reuter (featuring Fabio Trentini and Asaf Sirkis): Truce <3

Read "Truce <3" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita

When German touch guitarist Markus Reuter first united with fretless bassist Fabio Trentini and drummer Asaf Sirkis for their debut album, Truce (MoonJune/Unsung Records, 2020), they established a power trio that defied conventional boundaries. The core concept was simple: three masters of their instruments, no pre-composed material and complete trust in the moment. The ...

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The Who: Who Are You

Read "Who Are You" reviewed by Doug Collette

by Doug Collette

Besides being the last studio album issued prior to drummer Keith Moon's passing in 1978, Who Are You holds the distinction of being the most enervating release in the British quartet's discography, even more so than the previous album, The Who By Numbers (MCA, 1975).Featuring as it does only one outside musician, the late ...

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Frank Carlberg: Dream Machine

Read "Dream Machine" reviewed by Vic Albani

by Vic Albani

Il signor Frank Carlberg, originario di Helsinki, da molti anni si è ritagliato un ruolo importante nella comunità jazzistica newyorkese. Dopo gli studi al Berklee College of Music e al New England Conservatory--dove ha avuto maestri del calibro di Paul Bley, Ran Blake, Geri Allen e Jimmy Giuffre--ha collaborato con figure come Steve Lacy e Kenny ...

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Kate Wyatt Trio: Murmurations

Read "Murmurations" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan

Murmurations, the dazzling aerial spectacle of starlings swirling together to form ever-changing shapes, is an apt title for this album from the Kate Wyatt Trio. The trio show a similar intuitive understanding, moving in unity while remaining attuned to each member's subtle shifts. Kate Wyatt is a Montreal pianist with a string of recordings ...

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Thimo Niesterok: Stepping Forward

Read "Stepping Forward" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci

by Richard J Salvucci

During his studies at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, Thimo Niesterock rapidly acquired a reputation as a talent with which to be reckoned. A disciple of Warren Vache and Clark Terry, Niesterock situated himself 'within the tradition,' a trumpet player not another trumpet athlete: 'this week's squeak is next week's note.' Good Heavens he is ...

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Chris Smith: Jazz Grunge

Read "Jazz Grunge" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers

"Grunge," according to Webster's, denotes “one that [who] is grungy." As for “grungy," the word meets one of several definitions, none of them flattering: dirty, filthy, stained, nasty, muddy, smudged...you get the idea. “Grunge" also has a second meaning: “rock music incorporating elements of punk rock and heavy metal," which is the one that New York ...

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Shuteen Erdenebaatar, Nils Kugelmann: Under The Same Stars

Read "Under The Same Stars" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan

Mongolian-born pianist Shuteen Erdenebaatar and German multi-instrumentalist Nils Kugelmann both garnered considerable praise for their debut albums, which focused on group formats. Under The Same Stars finds them united in an intimate duo debut. The duo has been performing together for many years. In addition to upright bass, Kugelmann plays contra-alto clarinet. The combination ...


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