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Is That Even Jazz?
by Anastasia Bogomolets
The question has accompanied jazz almost from its beginnings. Nearly every generation has questioned whether new forms of jazz were “really jazz." One of the most versatile musical genres, jazz has always been defined by transformation: improvisation, experimentation and a constant search for new forms of expression. From bebop's rejection of swing conventions to free jazz's ...
What Shapes Jazz Improvisation: Culture, Training, or the Moment?
by Anastasia Bogomolets
Improvisation is widely regarded as an inherent characteristic of jazz, with the exception of a few subgenres. At the same time, there is a contrasting view that much of modern improvisation amounts to a recombination of well-learned, drilled scales and licks. There is also a third dimension to consider: many folk music traditions across ...
Khondzi: First of Many
by Anastasia Bogomolets
First of Many is a vivid dialogue between two of Georgia's most distinguished contemporary jazz voices: pianist Papuna Sharikadze and saxophonist Khondzi. Renowned for its unique choral polyphony, expressive dance traditions, and rich musical heritage, Georgia (Saqartvelo, the country) provides the cultural background for Sharikadze and Khondzi's music. From the first notes, ...
Yogev Shetrit: Way of Tradition
by Anastasia Bogomolets
Ever miss music quizzes? This album is the perfect way to test your musical intelligence. It keeps its jazz roots while weaving in all sorts of global influences. Some Central Asian rhythms and melodies emerge in “Bishkek Ancient City." A different kind of vibe, though from the same region, appears in “Uzbekistan." Distinct Moroccan influences shape ...
Sean Vokes: Mundane Fascinations
by Anastasia Bogomolets
On his second release for his own indie label, Minor Third Records, pianist and composer Sean Vokes invites listeners into a deeply personal sonic world where everyday moments are transformed into vivid, emotionally charged musical snapshots. Mundane Fascinations is a collection of original compositions inspired by images, concepts or fleeting moments and developed with the same ...
Darren Pickering Small Worlds: Three
by Anastasia Bogomolets
Darren Pickering Small Worlds' release, Three, continues the quartet's ongoing exploration of jazz fused with cinematic flavour and electronic possibilities. The group, led by pianist and composer Darren Pickering, offers a set of emotionally nuanced compositions, some anchored in jazz language, others bringing in filmic atmosphere. Electronic tools--an array of modular systems, synths and apps--play an ...
Shuffle Demons: Are You Really Real
by Anastasia Bogomolets
Celebrating four decades of genre-blending jazz, the Shuffle Demons return with Are You Really Real, a studio album that fuses funk, post-bop, theatrical satire and spiritual jazz. Influences ranging from Eric Dolphy and Alice Coltrane to the Red Hot Chili Peppers shape the band's eclectic high-energy aesthetic. The opening track, “X Marks the Spot," ...
Ester Andujar: Inner Songs
by Anastasia Bogomolets
Ester Andújar Rico's album Inner Songs is a mesmerizing journey through language, culture, and emotion. Andújar effortlessly transitions between Spanish, Valencian, Portuguese, and English, making each track feel like an intimate conversation across borders. Even if you are not fluent in all of the languages, the album provokes introspection on how language modifies the listener's perception ...
Yaron Herman: Radio Paradise
by Anastasia Bogomolets
"When I started working on this album, the first thing that came to my mind was melody. I have been writing a lot over the last few years, mostly in my notebooks, for myself. On the road or at home, anything from long lines to short fragments. With time, (and hard work) these “motifs" started to ...
The Story Of The Bishkek International Jazz Festival Jazz Bishkek Spring: Celebrating Music Against All Odds
by Anastasia Bogomolets
The international jazz festival Jazz Bishkek Spring takes place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan every year in April, spanning two or three nights across multiple venues. This vibrant event offers a dynamic mix of local and international talent, providing a unique experience for jazz enthusiasts and highlighting the city's evolving cultural scene. For Bishkek, ...
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