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Luca Curcio, Marcus Gilmore, Alison Shearer, John Scofield, Dave Holland & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Welcome back to our weekly dispatch of recent and upcoming releases--where “recent and upcoming" isn't a marketing catchphrase but living proof that jazz keeps surpassing expectations, along with our sheer ability to keep up.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Luca Curcio “Bomba Dub" La ...
La Tanya Hall, Johan Lindström, Zack Lober, Gary Bartz & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is another dispatch of fresh new releases at the intersection of high-octane energy, cinematic vibes and much awaited returns.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 New Cool Collective “Ms. Wilson" On Tour (Dox) 0:16 Host talk 9:15 Vladimir Kostadinovic “The World Keeps Ending and ...
Saha Gnawa: Bacha Hamou
by Ludovico Granvassu
Even though Saha Gnawa is co-lead by Moroccan master musician Maâlem Abdellah Ben Jaafer--genuine Gnawa royalty--the project was actually born in Brooklyn, sparked by his collaboration with drummer Daniel Freedman and growing from late-night sessions into a full-fledged band. Their self-titled debut includes notable guests, among them Donny McCaslin and, on this track, “Bacha Hamou," Nels ...
Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble: Nubian Lady
by Ludovico Granvassu
Don Was' Groove in the Face of Adversity (Mack Avenue Records) is both a celebration of friendship and positivity in challenging times, and a heartfelt love letter to his hometown. Sneaking out from behind the Blue Note presidential desk for a moment, Was slips back behind the upright bass to shine a light on Detroit's vibrant--yet ...
Kit Downes: The Art Of Sonic Curiosity
by Marco Iacoboni
Some use the piano to tell stories, and some use the pipe organ to create entire universes. Then there's Kit Downes, who does both, with a sensitivity and talent that have made him one of the most interesting and sought-after names on the European scene. Winner of the prestigious BBC Jazz Award, nominated for the Mercury ...
Juan Chiavassa, Bob Schlesinger, Mike Stern, Wakan & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Mike Stern-powered debut albums, pastoral projects, and a J.J. Cale-tinged antidote to worry make up a playlist well worth your time.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Wolfgang Muthspiel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade “Roll" Tokyo (ECM) 0:16 Host talk 2:44 Juan Chiavassa feat. Mike Stern, ...
Hanna Paulsberg, Oddjob, Federico Calcagno, Daniel Zimmermann & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy another playlist where we trade the same-old standards for future ones, which hopefully you'll be discovering here first.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Oddjob “Up & Away" Atlas (Koyo) 0:16 Host talk 4:58 Daniel Zimmermann “Les maximiseurs de Pi" Snapshots (Label Bleu) 6:03 ...
Luca Curcio: Fisk
by Ludovico Granvassu
You know you're in for a good day when extraordinary music lands in your headphones completely out of the blue. That's how I stumbled upon the remarkable debut album by bassist Luca Curcio, Bomba (Boomslang Records), through a chain of insignificant coincidences.What struck me most is the ease with which his Italo-Scandinavian quintet--Erik Kimestad ...
Wadada Leo Smith, Jakob Bro, Henry Threadgill, Gregg Belisle-Chi & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is a playlist highlighting recent releases by some of the most adventurous players of our time, with a special focus on two pillars of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians--as the AACM marks its 60th anniversary--Wadada Leo Smith and Henry Threadgill.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted ...
Rico Jones, Liv Andrea Hauge, Tommy Smith, Gwilym Simcock & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a playlist that celebrates the “art of the impromptu"--live performance, spur-of-the-moment recording sessions, concerts released at lightning speed, and the joy of creating in the moment.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Rabbath Electric Orchestra “66 Grand Street" Amall (Heavenly Sweetness) 0:16 Host talks ...
