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Article: Building a Jazz Library

The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia and Rca Victor Studio Sessions 1946-1966

by Vic Albani
January 24, 2022

Allora, mettiamo tutti gli aggettivi all'inizio: spettacolare, tentacolare, perfetto, luccicante, esaustivo, infinito, entusiasmante. Potremmo andare avanti per un bel po' di righe ma sarebbe anche stupido anche perché parlare di qualcosa che interessa uno dei nomi che hanno inventato il jazz, per di più in uno dei suoi periodi migliori sia per produzione che per altezza ...

Article: Year in Review

Ludovico Granvassu's 2021 Sonic Delights

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 29, 2021

Jazz is not a competitive sport and “Best Ofs" are misnomers. End of the year listicles have no bearing on the artistic standing of the albums they include, or on those they neglect, just like a five star review doesn't make the album it graces any better than it already is. But, apparently, humans ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jeff Parker, Emile Parisien, Andrea Keller, Gabriel Zucker & More New Releases [Mondo Jazz 181-1]

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 28, 2021

Up-and-comers, younger and older Statesmen in a playlist that offers a cross-section of some the most creative new jazz on record. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Dave Meder “Century Rag" Unamuno Songs and Stories (Outside-in-Music) 0:16 Host talks 6:33 Alex Hamburger “What's ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ilaria Capalbo, Nate Smith, Sky Creature, Louis Hayes & Other New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 25, 2021

Riveting saxophone solos rocketing us into the stratosphere, eclectic vocalists, legendary drummers and more, including the otherwordly beauty that Ha-Yang Kim and Ayesha Brooks add to the already striking compositions of Wayne Horvitz, and the compelling sophomore release by bassist Ilaria Capalbo.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Sarah Vaughan, Petter Eldh, Artifacts, Immanuel Wilkins and More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 22, 2021

A lil' dive in the 1970's world of soul—or funk-tinged jazz, then some adventurous large ensembles; a focus on Scandinavian artists and the first single from Immanuel Wilkins' sophomore release. It's a set with lots of interesting facets.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Sarah ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Hanksgiving: A Tribute to Hank Jones, Part 2

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 18, 2021

This year our seasonal Hanksgiving episode celebrates a musician of sumptuous elegance and sophisticated narrative and harmonic feel like pianist Hank Jones. As usual, we play a mix of albums that feature him as a leader, co-leader or sideman and renditions of his work by other musicians. Happy listening. PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo ...

Article: Live Review

Fabrizio Puglisi e Günter “Baby” Sommer al Mercato Sonato di Bologna

by Libero Farnè
December 16, 2021

Bologna Mercato Sonato 13.12.2021 Quando Fabrizio Puglisi nasceva, nel 1969 a Catania, il tedesco dell'Est Günter Sommer (Dresda, 1943) era già un esponente di punta del free jazz europeo. Ma fortunatamente in arte le paternità e le filiazioni si possono scegliere; le scuole d'improvvisazione si possono propagare nel tempo e nello spazio, ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Hanksgiving: A Tribute to Hank Jones, Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 14, 2021

For our seasonal Hanksgiving show, this year we pay tribute to Hank Jones, both as a pianist and a composer, by playing music from his albums as a leader and sideman, and renditions of his music by musicians that came after him. The collaboration with Malian master musician Cheick Tidian Seck kicks off a playlist which ...

Article: Live Review

George Cables & Piero Odorici Qt. all'Auditorium Cinema Teatro di Palermo

by Maurizio Zerbo
December 14, 2021

George Cables & Piero Odorici Quartet Auditorium Cinema Teatro Nomos Jazz Palermo 9.12.2021 È un periodo artisticamente felice perGeorge Cables, che ha già firmato uno dei migliori CD jazz del 2021. Caratterizzato da una fisionomia artistica cooperativa e spazi solistici equamente distribuiti tra i musicisti, il suo quartetto ha confermato ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Isaiah J. Thompson, Guano Padano, Camille Bertault, Rope & Other New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 11, 2021

Enjoy a playlist which starts with Larry Goldings getting scary and ends with Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass confirming they're extraordinary.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Scary Goldings “Hi Ho Silverstein" IV (Pockets) 0:16 Host talks 3:24 Isaiah J. Thompson “Mikula Blues" Composed in ...