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Frank Carlberg: Dream Machine

Read "Dream Machine" reviewed by Vic Albani

by Vic Albani
October 31, 2025

Il signor Frank Carlberg, originario di Helsinki, da molti anni si è ritagliato un ruolo importante nella comunità jazzistica newyorkese. Dopo gli studi al Berklee College of Music e al New England Conservatory--dove ha avuto maestri del calibro di Paul Bley, Ran Blake, Geri Allen e Jimmy Giuffre--ha collaborato con figure come Steve Lacy e Kenny ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Rin Seo, Tino Tracanna, Webber/Morris Big Band, Yuhan Su & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 30, 2025

This time we dive into the music of adventurous large and mid-size ensembles rewriting the rules of how size can matter, then close with a burst of spiritual fire from New Zealand.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 The 8-Bit Big Band “Waluigi Pinball (From ...

Article: Play This!

Daniel Zimmermann: Yellow Moon

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 28, 2025

Daniel Zimmermann's Snapshots (Label Bleu) is a gem filled with memorable tunes and sly humor, through which the French trombonist reflects on today's challenges with wit and a touch of disenchanted insight. What truly stands out, though, are the melodies engraved in this album--lingering well past the final chord--as if Zimmermann his slide sings, ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Dave Douglas, The Naked Boys, Funkwrench Blues & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 28, 2025

Psychedelic boogaloo jams, games of fantasy jazz, progressive funk influences and downtown vibes are the main ingredients of this fun playlist! Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ari Joshua feat. Skerik, Delvon Lamarr, Grant Schroff “Scared of Eric" Synesthesia (Music Factory) 0:16 ...

Article: Liner Notes

Dino Betti van der Noot: Brahm Dreams Still

by Thomas Conrad
October 27, 2025

In 2023 I signed on to write the liner notes for an album by someone I had never heard of. He was Dino Betti van der Noot, and the album was Let Us Recount Our Dreams. I approached the project with some trepidation. But Dino turned out to be a revelation. His music, in its sweep ...

Article: Album Review

Henry Threadgill: Listen Ship

Read "Listen Ship" reviewed by Giuseppe Segala

by Giuseppe Segala
October 27, 2025

As in other recent works, on Listen Ship Henry Threadgill appears solely as composer and conductor. No surprise there: his works vividly showcase a quest for a personal compositional dimension, one that reflects his drive for authenticity while engaging in dialogue, proposing a possible intersection between Black American musical traditions and other musical realms. This is ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Mulatu Astatke, Petter Eldh, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Tom Skinner & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 24, 2025

Enjoy another playlist that tries to prove that great music does not usually happen on a major label, or in a Spotify bunker somewhere, especially when it is music as eclectic and creative as this one. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ben LaMar Gay, Witold, Harald Lassen, Jon Irabagon & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 21, 2025

Enjoy a playlist that shines a light on recent and upcoming releases while trying to bridge the gap between mainstream and progressive audiences. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Jon Irabagon “Buggin' the Mud" Plainspeak -Someone to Someone (Irrabagast) 0:16 Host talks ...

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Carmen Staaf, Vincent Peirani, Rachel Eckroth, SML & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 19, 2025

Enjoy a few more memorable finds from our weekly listening so you can go straight to the heart of today's vibrant West Coast, East Coast and European jazz scenes.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Vincent Peirani “Time Reflections: Clessidra" Living Being IV (Time Reflections) ...

Article: Play This!

Roxana Amed: Salir de la melancolía

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 18, 2025

The history of pop and rock from Argentina is remarkably rich. Yet outside Latin America, icons such as Luis Alberto Spinetta, Charly García, Gustavo Cerati, and Fito Páez remain less celebrated than they deserve. With her album Todos los fuegos (Sony Latin), Argentine singer Roxana Amed took it upon herself to give a little contribution to ...