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Josh Sinton: Couloir & Book of Practitioners, Volume 2 (Book W)
by Mark Corroto
Saxophonist Josh Sinton returns once more to the work of Steve Lacy, crafting a two-disc set that bridges meticulous study and spontaneous creation. One disc features interpretations of Lacy's exercises, the other, titled Couloir, presents a series of free improvisations. Lacy (1934--2004), who began his musical journey in Dixieland jazz before becoming a seminal figure in ...
Antonio Della Marina: Sanje
by Mark Corroto
Sound sculptor Antonio Della Marina is an electronic music composer whose work primarily resides in the realm of installation art, creating immersive multimedia experiences for museums and performance spaces. His creative focus lies in the intersection of psychoacoustics and spatial perception--how sound behaves within and transforms a given environment. Sanje originated as part of ...
Sean Hamilton: Days of Impermanence
by Mark Corroto
Western Colorado drummer Sean Hamilton possesses a restless creative spirit--something that pulses clearly through his music. Like many artists, whether painters, sculptors, chefs, or writers, Hamilton is compelled to communicate, to express ideas that transcend language. He does so not only through his solo work but in collaboration with musicians, visual artists, and dancers alike.
Danny Kamins: Pracownia Wschodnia/The Creamery
by Mark Corroto
Texas saxophonist Danny Kamins heads to church. Musically speaking, that means the sacred sound of John Coltrane. But before he can fully enter that space, he must first run the gauntlet and undergo a kind of sonic purification. This process is reflected in both his discography and the opening moments of Pracownia Wschodnia / The Creamery. ...
Alexander Hawkins: Song Unconditional
by Mark Corroto
Heraclitus once said, “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." That may be true for most of us, but it does not quite apply to the music of pianist Alexander Hawkins. Despite navigating many musical rivers--trios, quartets, large ensembles, and collaborations with ...
Pat Thomas: This is Trick Step
by Mark Corroto
Where to begin with the music of Pat Thomas? The London-born pianist began his journey in classical music before a televised performance by Oscar Peterson led him down the path of jazz and free improvisation. Over the past forty-plus years, Thomas has forged a singular voice in the avant-garde, contributing to groundbreaking ensembles such as the ...
Ramón López: 40 Springs In Paris
by Mark Corroto
To say that Spanish-born Ramón López is an in-demand drummer would be an understatement. His recent collaborators span a wide spectrum of creative music, including Satoko Fujii, Natsuki Tamura, Ivo Perelman, Barry Guy, Agustí Fernández and Angelica Sanchez--and that list reaches well beyond the realms of jazz and free improvisation. López has performed in intimate ensembles ...
Adam O'Farrill: For These Streets
by Mark Corroto
Trumpeter and composer Adam O'Farrill distills a heady mix of inspirations into For These Streets, the debut release from his new octet. Drawing on music, literature and the ambiance of the 1930s, the album reflects his immersion in the era--Henry Miller's prose, Charlie Chaplin's City Lights, and the sonic worlds of Stravinsky, Ravel, Carlos Chávez and ...
Scheen Jazzorkester & Fredrik Ljungkvist: Framat!
by Mark Corroto
Scandinavian large ensembles have much to teach their more conservative American counterparts about reinventing the jazz orchestra for the 21st century. Framåt! by Scheen Jazzorkester is a powerful affirmation of this idea. This Norwegian ensemble has consistently pushed the boundaries of large ensemble jazz, and Framåti--their tenth release since forming in 2010--is another compelling addition to ...
James Davis' Beveled: Arc and Edge
by Mark Corroto
Trumpeter James Davis' sextet is aptly named Beveled--a word that means transforming a sharp, square edge into something smoother, more refined. That concept of reshaping and softening defines both the ensemble's instrumentation and its sonic character. Davis sets the tone by trading his bright trumpet for the warmer, more introspective voice of the flugelhorn. He deepens ...
