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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jane Ira Bloom & Mark Helias

by Lawrence Peryer
March 25, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On New York-based jazz innovators Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias, who join us to discuss their latest collaboration with drummer Bobby Previte, 2.3.23 (Radio Legs Music). The recordings on 2.3.23 completely challenge any preconceived notions the listener might have about any “right way" to collaborate or create improvisational music. ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

A Varied Selection Of New Releases

by Bob Osborne
March 23, 2023

On this show a varied selection of new releases from Jane Ira Bloom Mark Helias & Bobby Previte, Phil Minton, Pat Thomas, Dave Tucker & Roger Turner--Scatter, Chembo Corniel, Roy McGrath, Fella Cederbaum, Greenhouse Ensemble, Nick Maclean Quartet, Michael Sarian & Matthew Putman, and, Ally Fiola & The Next Quest featuring Jeff Coffin.Playlist Show ...

Album

The New Syntax

By Matthew Shipp

Label: Rogue Art
Released: 2022
Track listing: Mystic Rubber Band; Psychic Ladder; Acoustic Electric; Bridge to Loka; We Sing the Body Jazz; The Mystic Garden; The New Syntax; Sonic Swing Particles; Song for You.

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See Our Way

By Jane Ira Bloom

Label: Outline Music / Radio Legs Music
Released: 2022
Track listing: See Our Way 4:35 Cut to the Chase 4:13 Laser Plane 4:28 Detectives 2:59 As Close As It Gets 3:26 Perfect Memory 2:59 Hard Science 4:55 Imaginary Fences 3:48 Folks Sing 5:38 Hold the Wire 3:25 Time Shear 6:25 Quelle 2:43 Second Hand Lonely 6:27

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Pathways

By Gordon Grdina

Label: Attaboygirl Records
Released: 2022

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A Queens' Firefly

By Erik Friedlander

Label: Skipstone Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: A Queens’ Firefly; Match Strikes; Chandelier; Glimmer; Little Daily Miracles; Aurora; A Simple Radiance; The Fire in You.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

The String Section: Nels Cline, Marc Ribot and More

by Jerome Wilson
November 30, 2022

This show focuses on string players,. It mostly features guitarists and bassists, but it also includes a set of string ensembles backing soloists. Musicians heard on the show include Margaret Slovak, Marc Ribot, Nels Cline, Charles Mingus, and Lenny Breau. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from he Complete ...

Article: Live Review

Erik Friedlander The Throw al Carambolage di Bolzano

by Giuseppe Segala
November 22, 2022

Erik Friedlander The Throw Carambolage Bolzano 14.11.2022 Con la sua musica, Erik Friedlander afferma una cosa importante: che quella forma espressiva chiamata jazz può essere profonda, ardita, avventurosa, anche complessa, senza perdere le qualità di immediatezza e comunicazione in grado di catturare l'attenzione del pubblico, di provocare il suo coinvolgimento ...

Article: Album Review

Erik Friedlander: A Queens' Firefly

Read "A Queens' Firefly" reviewed by Vincenzo Roggero

by Vincenzo Roggero
November 14, 2022

Il violoncello di Erik Friedlander, dolcissimo, introduce la melodia, poi gradualmente le altre voci si aggiungono con delicatezza, quasi con circospezione a dar forma a una ballad sognante. È la title track, il brano che apre il disco e sembrerebbe marcare in qualche modo il terreno, garantire coordinate di viaggio sicure. Succede invece ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

Gordon Grdina: Intuitive Idiosyncrasy

by Doug Collette
September 23, 2022

Prolific as is Gordon Grdina, he never falls prey to pointless repetition. When the Canadian multi-instrumentalist/composer/bandleader does deign to return to familiar realms, it's with a purpose, so he and his collaborators all bring fresh viewpoints and open minds in order to nurture that spirit of the moment air of continuous surprise. And Grdina relishes the ...