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Hanam Quintet: Feat. Tristan Honsinger

Read "Feat. Tristan Honsinger" reviewed by Vic Albani

by Vic Albani
April 9, 2014

Dice: “Ma, mi raccomando, vai a vederli dal vivo perché solo dal vivo puoi comprenderne la bravura, la grandezza, la classe, l'interplay... ." Va bene. E allora uno va a “vederli" e torna a casa pensando “sì, è vero, dal vivo sono davvero incredibili. Solo in questo modo puoi apprezzarne lo spessore" e via di conserva... ...

Article: Album Review

Paolo Fresu Quintet: ¡30!

by Giuseppe Segala
March 24, 2014

Trent'anni di attività sono davvero un bel traguardo e il quintetto di Paolo Fresu condivide questa longevità in Europa forse solo con il trio dell'illustre pianista Alexander von Schlippenbach, che ha doppiato ormai abbondantemente la tappa dei quarant'anni. Il motore del quintetto di Fresu è perfettamente lubrificato, come è apparso anche dal vivo nelle date che ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

Latest from Danish Barefoot Records

by Eyal Hareuveni
February 10, 2014

The 2012 edition of the Copenhagen Jazz festival offered a musical snapshot of the vibrant and varied Danish improvisational scene and its strong ties with other European improv scenes. The festival hosted 18 concerts, organized by the music collective and record label Barefoot Records. Half of those concerts were recorded, enjoying the presence of many guests ...

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Fabric Trio: Murmurs

by John Sharpe
January 19, 2014

While it would be an exaggeration to suggest that there was a house style for the adventurous Lithuanian No Business imprint, the European saxophone trio nonetheless forms a significant strand in its output. Recent winning entries in the format have included sets from the Anglo Polish Riverloam Trio, Thomas Borgmann's excellent US-German unit, and Evan Parker's ...

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Kitchen Orchestra with Alexander von Schlippenbach

By Alexander von Schlippenbach

Label: Checkpoint Charlie Audio Productions
Released: 2013

Album

Schlippenbach Plays Monk

By Alexander von Schlippenbach

Label: Intakt Records
Released: 2013
Track listing: 1. Reverence; 2. Work (T. Monk); 3. Interlude I; 4. Locomotive (T. Monk); 5. Introspection I (T. Monk); 6. Introspection II (T. Monk); 7. Coming on the Hudson (T. Monk); 8. Interlude 2; 9. Epistrophy (T. Monk); 10. Interlude 3; 11. Reflections (T. Monk); 12. Interlude 4; 13. Interlude 5; 14. Brilliant Corners (T. Monk); 15. Interlude 6; 16. Interlude 7; 17. Pannonica (T. Monk); 18. Interlude 8; 19. Played Twice (T. Monk); 20. Epilogue. Composizioni di Schlippenbach dove non indicato.

Article: Year in Review

Eyal Hareuveni Best of 2013 List

by Eyal Hareuveni
December 19, 2013

There were so many great releases in 2013 that inspired me, provoked my conceptions about music and art, disturbed my peace of mind and mainly, enriched my life. This list--presented in no particular order and enhanced with video and Soundcloud clips--represents the tip of my listening iceberg. Kitchen Orchestra with Alexander von ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Kitchen Orchestra with Alexander von Schlippenbach

by Eyal Hareuveni
November 13, 2013

The Norwegian, Stavanger-based Kitchen Orchestra may be one of Europe's best kept secrets. A collective of local musicians who come from classical, jazz, free improvisation and electronics. The orchestra was founded in 2005 and since then collaborated with guest conductors such as Danish saxophonist Lotte Anker and former Stavanger resident, bassist Per Zanussi, dance troupes and ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Sven Ake Johansson: Jazzbox

by Mark Corroto
August 23, 2013

Funny how listening to the five-CD Jazzbox by free jazz drummer Sven-Åke Johansson may remind you of the British punk rock band The Clash's first hit single “Train In Vain" (1980). Like Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, Johansson's career has been one that has worked to challenge the language of American music. In The Clash's case, ...

Article: Interview

Thollem McDonas: The Beauty of Never Going Back Home

by Dave Wayne
August 7, 2013

What is often forgotten about improvised music is that it can come from anywhere. Though its history is inextricably intertwined with jazz, improvisation is part and parcel of a myriad of musical cultures. Pianist and composer Thollem McDonas is not just aware of this fact, it is part of his daily existence. About 10 years ago, ...