February 12, 2025 #1398

There’s a bit of a double theme to this edition: poetry and Black History month, and both are combined in new music from Christopher Parker, Kelly Hurt & the No Tears Project, the trio of Fred Moten, Brandon Lopez & Gerald Cleaver, and a venerable track from Archie Shepp. The Continue Reading

February 5, 2025 #1397

The confluence of improvisation and poetry has become more and more prevalent in recent years. In 2022, New York poet Fred Moten released a powerful album, collaborating with bassist Brandon Lopez and drummer Gerald Cleaver. Now Moten and Lopez continue their journey with the excellent “Revision”, the feature recording this Continue Reading