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John Douglas

New Paradigm

By Zen Zadravec

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Track listing: First Impressions; Seeking Spirit; Rebirth; New Paradigm; Love Letter; In Memoriam (for Irene Zadravec); Do or Do Not, There Is No Try; The Warrior’s Code.

Zen Zadravec: New Paradigm

by Jack Bowers
June 23, 2026

While there are few new wrinkles on Canadian-born pianist Zen Zadravec's album, New Paradigm, neither is there anything to mar this well-wrapped post-bop session comprised of eight of his generally bright and pleasing compositions and arrangements. Zadravec leads what is essentially a sextet (three-horn front line and rhythm), mixing things up by adding a ...

Ugqozi

By John "Tbone" Paxton

Label: Eastlawn Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: You Ain’t Gonna Know Me ‘Cos; Ithemba; Part Of A Whole; Lwandle’s Lullaby; Water No Get Enemy; Pata Pata; Jabulani Easter Joy.

The Paxton / Spangler Septet: Ugqozi

by Chris May
June 17, 2022

Ugqozi is a celebration of modern, urban African music, especially that from South Africa, with which co-leaders trombonist John “Tbone" Paxton and percussionist RJ Spangler have been in love for decades. It is also an affirmation of the vibrant Detroit scene of which the multi-generational Paxton / Spangler Septet is a part. Actually, ...