The nod to Black History Month continues with an opening set of poetry (with music of course), before digging into some interesting new albums like Belgian/Norwegian pianist Jonas Cambien, a pair featuring saxophonist Ivo Perelman, pianist Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio, New York saxophonist Sam Weinberg, Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist Allison Burik, the Continue Reading
February 8, 2024 #1346
Manna from the new release heaven this week: Looty Trio from Switzerland; Bulliphant from Belgium; three from Norwegian groups (Emmeluth’s Amoeba, Friends & Neighbours and Scheen Jazzorkerster); Portugal’s Old Mountain with Tony Malaby; drummer Vinnie Sperrazza’s Apocryphal; an excerpt from Paul Dunmall Quartet’s performance at a tribute to Keith Tippett; Continue Reading
February 1, 2024 #1345
He’s back! Actually, it seems music by saxophonist James Brandon Lewis is always around. This time it’s his quartet with a new release on Intakt Records that continues JBL’s magical run. Perhaps young saxophonist Fall Raye will be find a similar path to acclaim and demand. Their new “Fall” is Continue Reading