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New Music From Tintweiss, Perelman, Irabagon And More
by Bob Osborne
On this edition of World of Jazz there is a selection of new releases coupled with more exciting music from the re-release of the Strata-East catalogue and to open a fascinating snap shot of late-'60s free jazz. Playlist Steve Tintweiss and The Purple Why “California Sandra" from Live In Tompkins Square Park (Inky ...
Music From Jarrett, Perelman, Bloom, Salles, & More
by Bob Osborne
On this show live music from Keith Jarrett, who recently reached his 80th year, plus a treasure trove of Ivo Perelman, both old and new recordings, also a selection of brand new releases.Playlist Keith Jarrett “New Vienna Part IV" from New Vienna (ECM) 00:00 Shamek Farrah “Umoja Suite" from First Impressions (Strata East/Mack Avenue) ...
Luke Stewart, Silvia Bolognesi & Alexander Hawkins
by Maurice Hogue
I confess to having a thing about basses, particularly of the acoustic kind, so I got all excited when the latest Luke Stewart album rolled in. About to do a gig with his Remembrance Quintet, he change course and combined musicians from his Silt Trio and the Quintet for a live gig which was recorded with ...
Pitch, Rhythm and Consciousness, Fini Bearman, Gerald Clayton, Shamek Farra
by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music, new releases from the improvisational ensemble Pitch, Rhythm and Consciousness; saxophonists David Murray and Kamasi Washington; singer-songwriter Fini Bearman; pianist Gerald Clayton; guitarist Roman Pilon; and from the first batch of resurrected releases from Strata-East, First Impressions by saxophonist Shamek Farrah. Playlist Joe Henderson ...
Gerald Clayton plus music from Roxana Amed, Phil Haynes as well as Nnenna Freelon
by Hobart Taylor
A new Blue Note release from Pianist Gerald Clayton, a soulfully deep ballad from Nneena Freelon, rediscovering Strata East artist Shamek Farrah and celebrating the compositional acumen of Ingrid Laubrock. Playlist Ingrid Laubrock Composer Fay Victor Mariel Roberts “Koan 43" from Purposing The Air (Pyroclastic) 0:00 Trilogy “Luna" from The Slow Road (Cellar) 3:15 ...
Mack Avenue Music Group Announces Partnership with Strata-East Records
The digital-only anthology Strata-East: The Legacy Begins, available February 21, 2025, celebrates the revolutionary spirit of one of the most influential artist-owned independent jazz labels in history. This anthology, a partnership between Mack Avenue Music Group and Strata-East, brings together iconic tracks that embody Strata-East’s commitment to artistry and creative freedom. Featuring the explosive brilliance of ...
Strata-East: Seizing the Time
by Chris May
Operating on minimum finance and maximum passion, Brooklyn's Strata-East label was a pivotal platform for the spiritual-jazz movement that emerged during the Civil Rights struggle of the 1970s. Its closest contemporary comparator was Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. Both were non-profit organisations. The AACM was non-profit by design. With Strata-East, co-founder Charles Tolliver ...
Infinite Spirit Music: Live Without Fear
by Chris May
Britain's Jazzman Records has form when it comes to spiritual jazz. Its series Spiritual Jazz: Modal, Esoteric and Deep Jazz, now one release away from its tenth volume, has made accessible again some of the most worthwhile but near-lost African American music of the 1970s. The label also supports modern day British musicians. Stand out home-grown ...
First Impressions
Label: Pure Pleasure / Strata-East
Released: 2018
Track listing: Side One: Meterologicly Tuned; Watch What Happens Now. Side Two: Umoja Suite; First Impressions.
