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The Remote Viewers: Stranded Depots
by Glenn Astarita
The trio known as “The Remote Viewers” continues with their tightly woven sax/synth arrangements amid Louise Petts’ often deviously alluring vocals, evidenced on “The Slow Edge” and elsewhere. “Sequences of Regret” features haunting EFX, sounds of the pocket theremin and counteracting horn choruses, whereas the band also intermingles semi-classical undercurrents with intricately executed modern jazz-based interludes ...
Anthony Braxton: Composition N. 247
by Glenn Astarita
Somewhat of a contrast to the modern jazz/improv-based ensemble work witnessed on the acclaimed multi-reedman/composer’s recent releases on “hatOLOGY” and the “C.I.M.P” jazz labels, Anthony Braxton’s Composition N. 247 is a trio outing featuring saxophonist/clarinetist James Fei and bagpipe performer, Matthew Welch. Hence, an unlikely instrumentation mix, yet Braxton, ever the innovator, perhaps parallels a scientist ...
Sten Sandell - Fred Lonberg-Holm - Michael Zerang: Disappeared
by Glenn Astarita
Although they share similar improvising/new music and/or modern jazz credentials, Disappeared signifies the inaugural release by Swedish pianist Sten Sandell, and his Chicago, IL-based associates; percussionist Michael Zerang and cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm. The title of this outing lends a bit of credence to the actual musical presentation as the Trio executes a series of mini-themes amid ...
Michael Ross Quartet: Doghouse
by Glenn Astarita
Doghouse, by the Florida-based “Michael Ross Quartet” serves as a judicious or perhaps glowing example of the many hard working and inventive jazz ensembles out there, who merit widespread exposure. With this new release, bassist Michael Ross leads a focused, highly charged outfit who infuse rock, funk and swing beats into their musical palate, while saxophonist ...
Ed Littman: Ed Littman's Splatt
by Glenn Astarita
New York City-based guitarist Ed Littman follows up My Window with this newly released effort by his band known as Splatt. On My Window Littman enjoyed the musical company of laudable session aces and ex-Pat Metheny group performers, bassist Mark Egan and drummer Danny Gottlieb. Yet here, the leader, bassist Danny Zanker and drummer John Bollinger ...
Badlands: Expositions of Freedom...Now!
by Glenn Astarita
No doubt, saxophonist Blaise Siwula has blossomed into one of New York City's most prominent modern jazz-based improvisers and free-jazz event organizers. However, the trio known Badlands is a group effort featuring the equally noteworthy bassist Vattel Cherry and drummer Jeff Arnal, as this set was recorded live at the “Knitting Factory." From the ...
Giorgio Occhipinti: Giorgio Occhipinti Hereo Nonetto Plus Cellos Sequences
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist/composer/conductor Giorgio Occhipinti and his 'Hereo Nonetto' (nonet) invites the listener to partake on a ubiquitous journey consisting of disparate musical notions and multifarious implementations in concert with intermittent strings sequences ('Cellos Sequences') by cellists Tiziana Cavaleri and Vito Amatulli. The leader's suite in eight movements titled, Global Music and Circular Thought features beefy ...
BIOTA: Invisible Map
by Glenn Astarita
Invisible Map represents the eagerly anticipated follow up to Colorado-based BIOTA’s 1995 release, Object Holder. Here, the large ensemble continues their distinctive melding of multicolored psychedelic dreamscapes, bustling backbeats, odd-metered rhythms, unfathomable EFX and much more. Throughout these thirty-seven pieces, the band pursues disparate textures of sonic beauty consisting of integrated themes amid existential implications along ...
Kenny Drew Jr. Trio with guests: Wallace Roney & Stefon Harris: Remembrance
by Glenn Astarita
It’s difficult to fathom that the wondrously adept pianist Kenny Drew Jr. (son of jazz trumpeter Kenny Drew) is a self-taught musician. And with his latest release titled Remembrance, he pays homage to three sadly departed jazz luminaries; Milt Jackson, Art Farmer and Manfredo Fest. Here, the pianist garners additional support from vibraphonist Stefon Harris and ...
Matching Mole: Smoke Signals
by Glenn Astarita
Ardent fans of the oft fabled British Canterbury school of progressive music should welcome this new release by a band whose sole recorded output resulted in two acclaimed 1972 recordings. Thus, the name “Matching Mole” was derived from the French translation of the great British band, “Soft Machine” (machine molle), although in 1971 drummer Robert Wyatt ...
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