There are few drummers working the European scene more respected than Norway’s Gard Nilssen. His name pops up on several albums for ECM, We Jazz and other labels, and his resume is filled with names like Maciej Obara 4tet, Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Ambrose Akinmusire, Bugge Wesseltoft, Fredrik Continue Reading
June 5, 2025 #1414
The spotlight shines on a number of excellent releases from Europe and Chicago in this edition. German bassist Felix Henkelhausen is back with the second recording by his quintet and it jumps on to my list of outstanding 2025 releases. Henkelhausen’s talents have been attracting much attention and this new Continue Reading
May 29, 2025 #1413
This episode’s new releases are predominantly from the other side of the Atlantic. Danish alto saxophonist Benjamin Koppel is re-releasing on vinyl a 2015 recording, “The Art Of The Quartet”, which features Scott Colley, Kenny Werner & Jack DeJohnette. A second volume will follow. German alto player Fabian Dudek is Continue Reading