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I’m digging into a wide variety of new releases this time out, and the highlight of the bunch comes from a never-heard-before recording of John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy. “Evenings At The Village Gate: John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy” has music that was recorded while testing a new sound system Continue Reading

Featured this week is “The Other One” by the Henry Threadgill Ensemble. The renowned composer (and conductor) has come up with another major recording that further establishes his place as one of the most original and important composers in any genre. Also sampled this week are new releases from violist Continue Reading

The mystique and importance of John Coltrane is always there. Italian multi-instrumentalist Adriano Clemente based his new “The Coltrane Suite and Other Impressions” on the great saxophonist’s spiritual journey; it’s an interesting recording. As are the new one from the Rempis Percussion Quartet’s “Harvesters” and “Guts and Skins” from the Continue Reading