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Article: Liner Notes

Peter Erskine Trio: As It Was

Read "Peter Erskine Trio: As It Was" reviewed by John Kelman


The box set you hold in your hands features three players who came together in an exceptional group to play some of the most compelling and exploratory piano trio music of the 20th Century's final decade. This threesome, led by Peter Erskine, released four albums recorded between July 1991 and July 1997: 1993's You Never Know, ...

Article: Live Review

Nexus all’Atelier Musicale

Read "Nexus all’Atelier Musicale" reviewed by Paolo Peviani


Nexus Atelier Musicale—XXVIII Edizione Auditorium G. Di Vittorio Milano 26.11.2022 Il primo blocco di concerti della ventisettesima edizione dell'Atelier Musicale si è concluso con il concerto dei Nexus. Gruppo tra i più longevi del jazz italiano (e del jazz tout court), fondato negli anni '80 dal batterista Tiziano Tononi e ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

International Jazz

Read "International Jazz" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show highlights jazz from Sweden, South Africa, Japan, and Slovenia. Musicians heard on the show include Kaja Draksler, Monica Zetterlund, Aki Takase, and Louis Moholo-Moholo. 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 John Surman “Mayflower" ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ivo And Matthew, Thumbscrew, Gentiane MG And More

Read "Ivo And Matthew, Thumbscrew, Gentiane MG And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


On this show a selection of excellent new releases from Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp, Thumbscrew, Gentiane MG, Owen Broder, Anat Cohen, Michael Sarian, William Parker, and, Justin Purtill featuring Leo Genovese and Sean Conly. Also a dip in the archive for some music from John Surman.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Ivo Perelman and Matthew ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Large Jazz Ensembles, Past And Present

Read "Large Jazz Ensembles, Past And Present" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show on jazz orchestras and big bands begins and ends with Duke Ellington. In between, it includes Michael Gibbs, Count Basie, the Either/Orchestra, Chico O'Farrill, George Russell and several others. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air ...

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Article: Album Review

Betty Accorsi Quartet: Growing Roots

Read "Growing Roots" reviewed by Chris May


The second album from Italian born, British based soprano saxophonist Betty (Elisabetta) Accorsi's quartet confirms what was already apparent on her debut, The Cutty Sark Suite (Betty Accorsi Music, 2020). That is, here is a young musician and composer of outstanding talent who is destined for the big stage. There is nothing radical ...

Article: Album Review

Mike Westbrook Concert Band: Marching Song Volumes 1 & 2 Plus Bonus Tracks

Read "Marching Song Volumes 1 & 2 Plus Bonus Tracks" reviewed by Maurizio Comandini


Mike Westbrook, pianista e soprattutto direttore di orchestra, è nato il 21 marzo del 1936 a High Wycombe, 50 chilometri a nord-ovest di Londra. Dapprima tentato dalla Art School di Plymouth, si dedica poi con decisione alla musica, dalla fine degli anni cinquanta. Nel 1958 forma la sua prima band per la quale gli capita di ...

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Article: In Pictures

Festival Musiche Corsare 2022

Read "Festival Musiche Corsare  2022" reviewed by Luciano Rossetti


Article: Album Review

John McLaughlin: Where Fortune Smiles

Read "Where Fortune Smiles" reviewed by Maurizio Comandini


L'invito che Tony Williams fece a John McLaughlin, chiamandolo a New York per far partire l'intensa avventura musicale denominata 'Tony Williams Lifetime,' arrivò proprio quando lo stesso McLaughlin aveva magicamente trovato un suo punto di equilibro. Dopo aver lasciato intravedere interessanti bagliori nell'eccellente disco Things We Like di Jack Bruce (registrato a Londra a fine agosto ...

Article: Album Review

WE3: WE3

Read "WE3" reviewed by Neri Pollastri


Ispirata a The Trio, storica formazione degli anni Settanta composta da John Surman, Barre Phillips e Stu Martin, WE3 ne riprende la strumentazione e ne aggiorna lo spirito in composizioni perlopiù originali, traendole in questo disco da un'esibizione dal vivo.La formazione vede all'opera Francesco Chiapperini alle ance e al sintetizzatore, Luca Pissavini al violone ...


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