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Musician

The musical vision of drummer, percussionist and composer Daniel Freedman extends well beyond the reach of his drum kit. A master rhythmic catalyst, he brings a boundless imagination to his gift for sonic alchemy, conjuring sparks from unexpected combinations of collaborators, influences and cultures.

Freedman’s innate ability to discover the pulse-pounding groove at the heart of any musical situation has informed his eclectic fascinations, which range from swinging jazz to deep-rooted blues, along with wide-ranging traditions from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and beyond.

Article: Live Review

Israel Galván & Michael Leonhart: A New Sketches Of Spain

by Neri Pollastri
July 3, 2026

Israel Galván & Michael Leonhart Teatro Romano Estate Fiesolana Fiesole (FI) 28 giugno 2026 Tra i numerosi omaggi a Miles Davis in occasione del centenario della nascita non poteva mancarne uno dedicato al suo singolare e visionario affresco rappresentante la Spagna, messo a punto assieme a quel genio degli arrangiamenti ...

Album

Saha Gnawa

By Saha Gnawa

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Soudani Manayou (feat. Nels Cline); Baba Mimoun; Bacha Hamou (feat. Nels Cline); Aicha (feat. Gilad Hekselman); Hamdouchia; Tbal; Sandiya; Negshah (feat. Donny McCaslin).

Article: Play This!

Saha Gnawa: Bacha Hamou

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 13, 2025

Even though Saha Gnawa is co-lead by Moroccan master musician Maâlem Abdellah Ben Jaafer--genuine Gnawa royalty--the project was actually born in Brooklyn, sparked by his collaboration with drummer Daniel Freedman and growing from late-night sessions into a full-fledged band. Their self-titled debut includes notable guests, among them Donny McCaslin and, on this track, “Bacha Hamou," Nels ...

Article: Interview

Anat Cohen and Oded Lev-Ari: On Togetherness, The 3 Cohens and The Art of Interaction

by Dan Bilawsky
March 5, 2025

As clarinetist Anat Cohen and arranger Oded Lev-Ari sit down to chat on a frigid February morning, they're completely cognizant of a pair of major milestones on the horizon in early 2025: Anzic Records--the label they initially launched with valued partner and supporter Colin Negrych, and have long run as a two-person team--marks its 20th anniversary; ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Marc Johnson, Daniel Freedman, Marcus Miller, Alain Caron

by Len Davis
March 31, 2024

Marc Johnson, Daniel Freedman, Gilad Hekselman, Santiago Bosch. Marcus Miller, Alain Caron and Federico Malaman. Czech drummer Dali Mraz, German keyboard player MSM Schmidt and Yo Miles. Playlist The Volunteered Slaves “Fuyons J'adore" from Space Ship One (Day after) 00:00 Marc Johnson “Thrill Seekers" from Second Sight (ECM) 06:07 Daniel Freedman “La Sirene" from ...

Article: Album Review

John Ellis, Andy Bragen: The Ice Siren

Read "The Ice Siren" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi
June 23, 2022

Dopo Dreamscapes e MOBRO John Ellis e Andy Bragen firmano un altro lavoro d'ampio respiro, che si snoda in equilibrio tra scrittura cameristica, jazz e opera contemporanea. Ellis ha scritto la musica e partecipa come strumentista; Bragen ha composto il libretto, ispirandosi al filone gothic fantasy di autori come Tim Burton ne “La sposa ...

Article: Year in Review

Ludovico Granvassu's 2021 Sonic Delights

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 29, 2021

Jazz is not a competitive sport and “Best Ofs" are misnomers. End of the year listicles have no bearing on the artistic standing of the albums they include, or on those they neglect, just like a five star review doesn't make the album it graces any better than it already is. But, apparently, humans ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Nicholas Payton, Giacomo Zanus, Andorra, Dan Phillips & Other New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 26, 2021

For the first part of this week's show we focus on new and upcoming albums by trumpet players, and collaborations between guitarists and drummers.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Nicholas Payton “Hangin' In and Jivin'" Smoke Sessions (Smoke Sessions) 0:16 Host talks 7:52 Abigoba “Decoy" ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

David Binney, Daniel Freedman, Greg Spero, David Garfield and Vinnie Colaiuta

by Len Davis
August 8, 2021

New music from David Binney and his latest Aerial 2 , plus Santiago Bosch, Daniel Freedman Shawn Glide and Greg Spero. Playlist David Binney “Coastal" from Aerial 2 (Mythology) 00:00 Daniel Freedman “La Sirene" from La Sirene (GSI) 05:07 Benjamin Croft “Brock" from Far and Distant Things (Ubuntu) 10:08 Gidi Derzy & Friends “Prog ...