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Julian Lage
Following his Grammy-nominated 2009 debut Sounding Point, virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage returns with the evocative and finely wrought Gladwell - the second effort by his offbeat, eclectic group with cellist Aristides Rivas, percussionist Tupac Mantilla, bassist Jorge Roeder and saxophonist Dan Blake. The album unfolds according to a fanciful and story-driven plan, as Lage explains: "We began playing with the idea of creating a story we could use as a guiding light in our writing process.... The result was the development of an imaginary and forgotten town known as Gladwell.... As a metaphor, Gladwell presented us with a clear architecture, to compose songs that evoke feelings of people and places we hold dear." Sweeping, colorful and thrillingly executed, the album opens with "233 Butler," named for the Brooklyn street address of vintage instrument shop, Musurgia
Dan Bruce: The Architects
by Kyle Simpler
Sometimes, an in-the-pocket groove is just what the doctor ordered, and guitarist Dan Bruce delivers with The Architects. The album marks the debut of Ohm!, a power trio led by Bruce alongside bassist Jordan McBride and drummer Gabe Jones. Known for his work with :beta collective, Bruce pares things down here, exchanging a larger ensemble for groove-centered ...
Knats, Gregory Porter, Julian Lage, Cleo Laine, And More
by Colin Muirhead
Featuring music by Knats, Gregory Porter, Julian Lage, Joe Webb, Xhosa Cole, Cleo Laine, and more. Playlist Knats “ One for Josh" from Knats (Gearbox Records) 00:00 Strictly Smokin' Big Band “Time After Time" from Time After Time (Jazz Sound Records) 5:20 Gregory Porter “Liquid Spirit" from Liquid Spirit (Blue Note) 11:26 Julian Lage “Talking Drum" ...
Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ines Velasco, and Roberto Magris
by Jerome Wilson
This episode features recent music by Cecile McLorin Salvant, Ines Velasco, and Roberto Magris, plus vintage work from Stan Getz and Maria Muldaur. 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 Larry Coryell “Moment's Notice" from Moment's ...
Muthspiel / Colley / Blade, JC Sandford's EQ, Donovan Haffner, The Poly-Tones
by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Brian Blade; pianist Simon Chivallon; Lizzy & The Triggermen; JC Sandford's EQ; Perceptions Trio; saxophonists Jason Rigby and Donovan Haffner; The Poly-Tones; bassist Rich Brown; and pianist Chano Domínguez and guitarist Ethan Margolis. Playlist Monnette Sudler ...
A Brief Guide To Ukrainian Jazz: Part 4
by Ian Patterson
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 The fourth installment of A Brief Guide To Ukrainian Jazz--a series developed with the cooperation of the Ukrainian Institute--introduces four more highly talented jazz artists/groups from Ukraine. The vast range of personal musical identities attests to the strength, depth and originality of contemporary ...
Soweto Kinch, Theo Croker, Julian Lage, And More
by Colin Muirhead
Featuring music by acts performing in North East England soon and showcasing new releases, with tracks by Soweto Kinch, Theo Croker, Zoë Gilby, Knats, Julian Lage, and more. Playlist Soweto Kinch “A People With No Past" from The New Emancipation (Soweto Kinch Recordings) 00:00 Theo Croker “prelude 3" from Dream Manifest (Dom Recs) 08:54 ...
A Brief Guide To Ukrainian Jazz: Part 3
by Ian Patterson
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 The third installment of A Brief Guide To Ukrainian Jazz--a series developed with the cooperation of the Ukrainian Institute--introduces five more highly talented jazz artists/groups from Ukraine. The vast range of personal musical identities attests to the strength, depth and originality of contemporary ...
Beyond Genre: Brian Marsella’s Expanding Musical Universe
by Nenad Georgievski
Brian Marsella is a pianist and composer whose work defies easy categorization. Whether leading his genre-blurring trio with bassist Trevor Dunn and drummer Kenny Wollesen , or collaborating with avant-garde luminary John Zorn, Marsella brings a rare blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth to every performance. Born in Philadelphia and based in New York since ...
Dayna Stephens: Closer Than We Think
by Jack Bowers
A few brief observations: first, New York-based Dayna Stephens is an excellent saxophonist. Second, the other members of his quartet on Closer Than We Think, Stephens' twelfth album as a leader, are similarly proficient. Third, Stephens clearly had a specific plan in mind before entering GB's Juke Joint to record the album in May 2023, one ...
