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Glenn Astarita

Born: August 21

I own a jazz/blues club (Water's Edge Bar & Grill) in Slidell, LA and write for Downbeat magazine, the New Orleans Weekly Gambit, All About Jazz and other music related mags/zines. Play the drums (briefly studied with Andrew Cyrille) and trying to start a house band at the club. Did some freelance photography years back, i.e. Corporate Functions, landscapes, drunks. Also spent time in a rainforest in Indonesia.

I'm an Information Technology Consultant (Not too persistent, but pushy by nature.) Hence, results oriented. Resumes are available upon request

Disaster Pony: Disaster Pony

by Glenn Astarita
April 25, 2024

Disaster Pony, the eponymous debut from the trio composed of Gordon Hyland, Adam Hindle and Ian Docherty, transcends the confines of a typical musical album to become a tempestuous jazz endeavor that finds itself amidst an electronic dance music (EDM) celebration. Envision a saxophone endowed with autonomy, weaving through electronic rhythms while adorned in a distinctive ...

Old Mountain: Another State Of Rhythm

by Glenn Astarita
April 22, 2024

Clean Feed Records has once again proven its prowess in bringing innovative jazz to the forefront, and Old Mountain's latest offering is a guiding light for those seeking to venture beyond the conventional boundaries of the genre. Each member brings a distinctive flair, yet their interplay feels seamless, creating a soundscape that is rich in texture ...

Michiel Stekelenburg: Catharsis

by Glenn Astarita
April 21, 2024

Dutch guitarist Michiel Stekelenburg is also a composer and educator known for his contributions to the jazz genre, though his origins in rock music significantly influence both his playing and compositions. His versatility as a session guitarist has seen him being a member of several pop and soul bands, alongside leading his own jazz and improvisational ...

Jim Baker / Steve Hunt / Jakob Heinemann: Horizon Scanners

by Glenn Astarita
April 19, 2024

In jazz and improvisational music, the Chicago scene has long been a fertile ground for innovative soundscapes and daring musical ventures. Horizon Scanners, the latest offering from the captivating Chicagoan piano trio of Jim Baker, Steve Hunt and Jakob Heinemann, stands as a testament to this rich musical tradition. It invites listeners on an enthralling journey ...

Giusto Chamber Orchestra: 3 Works For Strings

by Glenn Astarita
April 16, 2024

Nikolaus Gerszewski's journey in music is characterized by a deep engagement with the fundamentals of sound and silence, often drawing on minimalist aesthetics to create compositions that challenge and expand the listener's perception of time and space within music. His approach to composition frequently involves the deconstruction of traditional harmonic and melodic development, instead favoring processes ...

Dave Harrington - Max Jaffe - Patrick Shiroishi: Speak Moment

by Glenn Astarita
April 13, 2024

This trio, co-led by guitarist Dave Harrington, drummer Max Jaffe and saxophonist Patrick Shiroishi, embarks on a sonic journey that defies conventions and invites listeners to explore extraterrestrial territories. Speak, Moment is a collection of five group improvisations, captured in a single afternoon. Imagine these three remarkable musicians huddled together, instruments in hand, weaving ...

Dave Douglas: Gifts

by Glenn Astarita
April 12, 2024

Dave Douglas' Gifts emerges not merely as a collection of tracks but as an opulent gala in honor of the eternal essence of music, welcoming audiences across the spectrum of generations to partake in its celebration. This project is akin to a masterfully blended concoction of shared human emotions and experiences, articulated through the universal dialect ...

Glod / Ramond / Kugel: No ToXiC

by Glenn Astarita
April 9, 2024

The collaborative marvel that is No ToXiC, hatched in the fertile grounds of NEMU Records, is less an album and more of a dare--a sonic gauntlet thrown at the feet of free jazz and improvisation. Roby Glod (who flirts with both alto and soprano saxophones), double bassist Christian Ramond and drummer Klaus Kugel take us on ...

Westgaard / Hernandez / Strid: The Knapsack, The Hat, and The Horn

by Glenn Astarita
April 4, 2024

The Knapsack, The Hat, and The Horn is a compelling exploration of free improvisation and acoustic sounds. The album, recorded in a single day in Gävle, Sweden, features Hein Westgaard on acoustic steel string guitar, Katt Hernandez on violin and Raymond Strid on drums. It dives into a rich soundscape that merges elements of hypnotic folk ...