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Article: Radio & Podcasts

More 2019 Favourites

Read "More 2019 Favourites" reviewed by Maurice Hogue


There's a continued look at 2019 favourites in this edition (the entire first segment, then random thereafter), but some new releases have filtered in as well: drummer Jeff Davis and a great band debut The Fastness, while clarinetist Aaron Novik continues a string of new albums, and one of the premier avant-garde trios--George Graewe, Ernst Reijseger ...

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Article: Live Review

Barry Guy's Blue Shroud Band at Aghavannagh Barracks

Read "Barry Guy's Blue Shroud Band at Aghavannagh Barracks" reviewed by John Sharpe


Barry Guy Blue Shroud Band Aghavannagh Barracks Wicklow, Ireland August 14-15, 2019 Have you ever wondered what goes into a performance? For some it might just be a quick run through of familiar standards, while for free improvisers any prep at all might be anathema. But for a large ensemble rehearsal ...

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Alchemia Garden

Label: Intakt Records
Released: 2018
Track listing: Alchemia Garden; Flora Glow; Bakossi Dew; Go Goblin; Tuned Arrow; Seeds ’n’ Roots; Ooze; Mimosa; Pulsatilla; Booloobali; Ohia Lehua; Nelumbo Nero; Villa Caroba; Welwitschia; Hydnora.

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Article: Live Review

Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2018: The Community Series at Koncertkirken

Read "Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2018: The Community Series at Koncertkirken" reviewed by Henning Bolte


Koncertkirken Copenhagen Jazz Festival Copenhagen July 13-14, 2018 It was a flying visit of two days at this year's Copenhagen Jazz Festival with its 1500 concerts during 10 days. But with so many concerts spread over the city even two days demands serious decision-making and crisscrossing town. I was primarily ...

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Article: Album Review

Lucas Niggli: Alchemia Garden

Read "Alchemia Garden" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Powerhouse Swiss drummer Lucas Niggli augments this solo effort with ethnocentric percussion instruments, that largely emphasizes his well-rounded musical approach. He draws inspiration from his gardening hobby, classical composers and fellow countryman, drumming great Pierre Favre. As a leader and collaborator, Niggli's longstanding affiliation and extensive discography with this pioneering Swiss label features a cavalcade of ...

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Article: Live Review

Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville 2016, Part 1

Read "Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville 2016, Part 1" reviewed by Mike Chamberlain


Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville Various Venues Victoriaville, Quebec May 19-20, 2016 Part 1 | Part 2 The 32nd edition of the Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville began with a performance of new compositions by Norwegian guitarist/composer Kim Myhr with Montreal's Quatour ...

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Article: Profile

Barry Guy: Ploughs into Swordshares, Part 1-3

Read "Barry Guy: Ploughs into Swordshares, Part 1-3" reviewed by Duncan Heining


Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Edgar Varèse's defiant statement in the face of public and critical indifference -"The present day composer refuses to die"—could so easily apply to composer-bassist Barry Guy. He has earned over the years a deep and lasting respect from certain fans and critics, though more so in ...

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Arcanum

Label: Intakt Records
Released: 2014
Track listing: Pipe Tomahawk; Ancient Glow; How To Shoot a Medevial Longbow; Arcanum; Adansonia Digitata; Chasing the Frog; Marbelcore; Hallucigenia.

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Per voce e dirimpettaio

Read "Per voce e dirimpettaio" reviewed by Alberto Bazzurro


Un tempo i duetti con protagonista la voce che esulassero dal classico contesto del canto accompagnato dal pianoforte erano merce piuttosto rara. Oggi molto meno. Tre album usciti grosso modo simultaneamente vengono prontamente a confermarcelo. Il contesto è generalmente sperimentale, e questi tre lavori non fanno eccezione. Andreas Schaerer, Lucas Niggli

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Article: Live Review

Barry Guy Blue Shroud Band in Krakow, Poland

Read "Barry Guy Blue Shroud Band in Krakow, Poland" reviewed by John Sharpe


Barry Guy Blue Shroud Band Alchemia Krakow, Poland November 18-22, 2014 Chapter Index The Blue Shroud Krakow Jazz Autumn Small Group Formations Day One Day Two Day Three Polish Musicians Post Script ...


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