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Junk Genius: Ghost of Electricity
by Glenn Astarita
Clarinetist Ben Goldberg and guitarist John Schott have been performing together for a number of years in various settings, bands and recordings while often utilizing the expert talents (and killer rhythm section we may add) of drummer Kenny Wollesen and bassist Trevor Dunn. On this newSonglinesrelease titled, Ghost of Electricity the band perform under the moniker ...
The Uri Caine Ensemble: Gustav Mahler in Toblach: I Went Out This Morning Over The Countryside
by Glenn Astarita
Many would concede that fusing classical music with jazz is like mixing oil and water, they just don’t coalesce all that well. In theory these two diametrical art forms just don’t share a common denominator or equalizer – end of story! Well, not entirely so, according to jazz pianist/composer Uri Caine who achieved critical success with ...
Glen Hall: Hallucinations - Music and Words for William S Burroughs
by Glenn Astarita
Hallucinations: Music and Words for William S. Burroughs is a tribute to the late writer William S. Burroughs. Here, multi-woodwind specialist Glen Hall paints a moving portrait of this now legendary figure with a series of pieces that cover an A to Z sonic spectrum, complete with synthesized voices, doses of grunge-rock, blues, electronics, abstracts, middle ...
Lucas Niggli & Sylvie Courvoisier: Lavin
by Glenn Astarita
Keeping in line with “Intakt” records long-standing track record of pairing percussion and piano instrumentalists in duo settings, namely Swiss pianist Irene Schweizer and her collaborations with Han Bennink and others, they offer the modern jazz community this new recording simply titled, Lavin. Here, Swiss-based percussionist Lucas Niggli teams with compatriot pianist Sylvie Courvoisier for a ...
Les Diaboliques (Schweizer - Nicols - Leandre): Splitting Image
by Glenn Astarita
“Les Diaboliques” is an expressionistic feast for the mind as told through the unique voices of bassist Joelle Leandre’, vocalist Maggie Nicols and pianist Irene Schweizer. A supergroup of sorts, these estimable performers are among the finest musicians in Europe, or on the planet for that matter as their respective accomplishments and rather lengthy resumes speak ...
Norbert Stein: Pata Maroc
by Glenn Astarita
On Pata Maroc Norbert Stein and the Pata Masters take us on a caravan of sorts as they transport us to Marrakesh, the capital of the sultans and a major rail and trade center. From there we head to the Atlantic coast and arrive at Rabat, the capitol of Morocco. Here, saxophonist-composer Norbert Stein invites the ...
D.D. Jackson: ...So Far
by Glenn Astarita
Born in Canada and now based in New York, thirty-two year old pianist D.D. Jackson has been receiving much critical praise as the “good” word seems to be getting around rather quickly... And deservedly so! After spending some quality time with saxophonist David Murray, drummer Andrew Cyrille and many other jazz notables, Jackson is literally a ...
Kenny Wheeler: A Long Time Ago
by Glenn Astarita
Trumpeter, composer Kenny Wheeler is among the elite roster of jazz luminaries who have contributed to ECM Records’ success over the last few decades and following up the acclaimed “Angel Song” with Bill Frisell, Lee Konitz and Dave Holland, Wheeler brings us A Long Time Ago. A modern day stylist, Kenny Wheeler has done it all, ...
Stivin- Haurand -Van Den Broeck: Bordertalk
by Glenn Astarita
On Bordertalk acclaimed Czechoslovakian woodwind specialist Jiri Stivin effortlessly illustrates why he is considered one of the brightest musicians on the European jazz scene. Here, Stivin teams up with the world class rhythm section of bassist Ali Haurand and pianist Rob Van Den Broeck. A multidimensional musician and performer, Stivin is well known for his work ...
The Los Angeles Jazz Quartet: Conversation Piece
by Glenn Astarita
“The Los Angeles Jazz Quartet” are experienced and highly skilled jazz musicians who have individually performed or toured with such notables as Brad Mehldau, Lee Konitz, Bily Childs and others. On their latest release, Conversation Piece the Quartet follow up their well-received, Look To The East. Conversation Piece is all about crafty, well-mannered ensemble work and ...
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