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Article: Album Review

Jason Kao Hwang: Soliloquies, Unaccompanied Pizzicato Violin Improvisations

Read "Soliloquies, Unaccompanied Pizzicato Violin Improvisations" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci


Jason Kao Hwang is a child of Chinese immigrants, and previously recorded in Book of Stories (2023), Uncharted Faith (2022), and Human Rites Trio(2022), a CD completed during the Covid-19 pandemic. He places his music, on viola and violin, within the category of avant-garde-jazz-soul-folk. In the abstract, he calls his music “a celebration of life."

Album

Soliloquies, Unaccompanied Pizzicato Violin Improvisations

Label: True Sound Recordings
Released: 2024
Track listing: At the Beginning; Hungry Shadows; Vagabond; Spinning Coins; Remembering Our Conversation; Where the River Runs Both Ways; Dreams Dream; Silhouettes Lean Forward; Encirclement; Bending Branches into Roots; Shards; Before God.

Album

Lifetime Rebel

Label: Rogue Art
Released: 2024
Track listing:
CD 1 (Tiger Trio):
Tiger Trio #1; Tiger Trio #2; Tiger Trio #3; Tiger Trio #4; Tiger Trio #5; Tiger Trio #6.
CD 2 (Roaring Tree):
Roaring Tree #1; Roaring Tree #2; Roaring Tree #3; Roaring Tree #4.
CD 3 (Atlantic Ave. 7tet):
Atlantic Ave. #1 - excerpt; Atlantic Ave. #1.
CD 4 (Joëlle Léandre - Fred Moten):
Hughson's Tavern - excerpt; Hughson's Tavern.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Stefan Smulovitz, Marina Albero, Nubya Garcia, Wolfgang Muthspiel

Read "Stefan Smulovitz, Marina Albero, Nubya Garcia, Wolfgang Muthspiel" reviewed by Cheryl K.


During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, cuts from new releases by multi-instrumentalist Stefan Smulovitz, pianist Marina Albero, saxophonist Nubya Garcia, the Brazilian trio Caixa Cubo, a never-before-issued album co-led by pianist McCoy Tyner and saxophonist Joe Henderson, pianist Jon Batiste, and guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel. Playlist Jimmie Noone “Forevermore" from Apex ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Mayo, Ramamurthy, Fedchock, Novoa And More

Read "Mayo, Ramamurthy, Fedchock, Novoa And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


A selection of brand new jazz releases kicks off with a wonderful vocal performance from Los Angeles based Michael Mayo. The debut on Greenleaf from Arun Ramamurthy Trio presents musical practitioners at the height of their craft, seamlessly blending Carnatic traditions with jazz, pushing both genres forward in exciting ways. There is also music from the ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Leon Thomas, Ethel Waters, and Jason Kao Hwang

Read "Leon Thomas, Ethel Waters, and Jason Kao Hwang" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show features ageless vocal performances from Leon Thomas and Ethel Waters, European jazz from Havard Stubo and Ole Amund Gjersvik, and compelling chamber music from Jason Kao Hwang. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jonas Cambien, Satoko Fujii & Ivo Perelman Jonas Cambien

Read "Jonas Cambien, Satoko Fujii & Ivo Perelman Jonas Cambien" reviewed by Maurice Hogue


The opening set recognizes Black History Month with poetry and spoken word from Shirley LeFlore, Kamau Daood & Langston Hughes. New releases sampled come from albums by Belgian/Nowegian pianist Jonas Cambien, the great Satoko Fujii with her Tokyo Trio, two by prolific saxophonist Ivo Perelman, guitarist Dave Harrington, the Chicago explorative piano trio of Jim Baker, ...

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News: Performance / Tour

NYC Salon Concert With David Soldier, Jason Kao Hwang, Gene Pritsker & Robert C. Ford Set for Thursday January 11, 2023

NYC Salon Concert With David Soldier, Jason Kao Hwang, Gene Pritsker & Robert C. Ford Set for Thursday January 11, 2023

On Thursday January 11, 2023, at 7:30pm EST a concert will be held at the Sky Vault in the Financial District of New York City. It will feature original music and poetry by world class performers in an intimate salon atmosphere. This event is private but a free livestream is available via the Ticket Link below ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ben Goldberg, Patricia Barber, Rachel Eckroth and Others

Read "Ben Goldberg, Patricia Barber, Rachel Eckroth and Others" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This eclectic show features guitar, voice, and much more. Musicians heard on the program include Ben Goldberg, Patricia Barber, Michael Musillami, Rachel Eckroth, and Jason Kao Hwang. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Rachel Eckroth ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Guitar Reviews: Michael Musillami, Tomas Janzon and Rafael Rosa

Read "Guitar Reviews: Michael Musillami, Tomas Janzon and Rafael Rosa" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


Here are some interesting recent releases that all feature guitarists, either as bandleaders or sidemen. Michael Musillami Trio Block Party Playscape 2023 Michael Musillami's trio with Joe Fonda on bass and George Schuller on drums has been around since 2003. In that time they have released ten albums, ...


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