The best thing about doing a jazz program independent of any rules, management, demanding sponsors, etc. is that I can play anything I want to bring to your ears. Usually half of each week’s playlist is new, and that’s the case this week. I happened upon “Abstract Emotions” by Oversáez, Continue Reading
June 12, 2025 #1415
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