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Ornette Coleman's and Horace Silver's "Lonely Woman" — A Disambiguation
by Artur Moral
Reality is filled with confusion and misunderstandings; some are suggestive or creative, while others are disappointing or, worse, malicious. The jazz world is no stranger to the first type: specific compositions are often confused or misidentified as if they were the same. Usually, this happens because of similar melodies or titles that are sometimes identical. This ...
Julia Hülsmann Quartet: Under the Surface
by Neri Pollastri
Tre quarti d'ora di musica suddivisa in dieci brani, con atmosfere mutevoli che convergono verso la title track e nel corso dei quali il rodato quartetto della pianista tedesca si allarga più volte a quintetto, ospitando la norvegese Ildegunn Øiseth: questo in estrema sintesi l'ultimo lavoro di Julia Hülsmann, ormai una delle figure di spicco dell'etichetta ...
Trygve Seim, Frode Haltli: Our Time
by Neri Pollastri
Fanno coppia da molti anni questi due eccellenti musicisti norvegesi, tanto da essere passati nei nostri festival e aver già pubblicato nel 2008, sempre per ECM, un loro primo album, Yeraz, che adesso replicano presentando un lavoro ancor più maturo e che mescola libere improvvisazioni, composizioni originali, brani etnici e persino una citazione di Igor Stravinsky, ...
Keith Jarrett: New Vienna
by Mario Calvitti
Puntuale, con una cadenza all'incirca annuale, la ECM pubblica un nuovo inedito di Keith Jarrett, estraendo dai propri archivi la registrazione di un concerto tenuto dal pianista a Vienna nel corso del suo ultimo tour europeo del 2016. Con questo sono 4 i concerti da quel tour pubblicati ufficialmente, dei 5 complessivi (manca all'appello il solo ...
Charles Lloyd and Branford Marsalis at The Blue Note Jazz Festival
by Paul Reynolds
Charles Lloyd Big Sky Quartet and the Branford Marsalis Quartet Town Hall The Blue Note Jazz Festival New York City June 28, 2025 Both Charles Lloyd and Branford Marsalis are saxophonists who lead classic quartets and share a similar position slightly left of center within the jazz world--comfortable with hopping ...
Fred Hersch: The Surrounding Green
by Doug Collette
Taken together, Fred Hersch's first two albums for ECM Records can be seen as a bid for recognition as the preeminent pianist in contemporary jazz. The solo work of Silent, Listening (ECM, 2024) complements the trio work on The Surrounding Green, their individual and combined impact heightened by release on the vaunted label in successive years. ...
Fred Hersch: The Surrounding Green
by Jack Kenny
Fred Hersch's The Surrounding Green , his third release for ECM Records, is a testament to the art of the piano trio, combining lyrical introspection with sophisticated interplay. Recorded in May 2024 at Lugano's Auditorio Stelio Molo under Manfred Eicher's meticulous production, the album features Hersch on piano, Drew Gress on double bass and Joey Baron ...
Fred Hersch: The Surrounding Green
by Neil Duggan
In a world where turmoil arrives almost instantly via notifications on our devices, a Fred Hersch album feels like sanctuary--an invitation to slow down and listen deeply. The Surrounding Green, his third release for ECM, once again finds the pianist in tandem with producer Manfred Eicher, the ideal partner to bring focus to the pianist's gentle ...
Brian Wilson Jazzed: Ten Essential Wilson Covers
by Ian Patterson
Brian Wilson is widely hailed as one of the most significant songwriters of the 20th century--the master craftsman behind The Beach Boys' music. Inspired by rock 'n' roll, doo-wop, George Gershwin, vocal quartet The Four Freshmen and Burt Bacharach, he developed sophisticated harmonies and a signature sound that sold millions of records. His singular ...
Levon Eskenian: Giving Voice to the Sacred Lineage of Armenian Music
by Nenad Georgievski
It is not often you come across a musician whose work feels like a bridge--between cultures, centuries, and inner worlds. Levon Eskenian, the Armenian musician and artistic director behind the Gurdjieff Ensemble, is one of those rare figures. Through his thoughtful arrangements and deep cultural understanding, he has led the Ensemble in reimagining the music of ...
