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The new albums sampled in this edition cut a wide swath through improvised music. Baritone saxophonist Dave Sewelson’s band on “Muscle Memory” is a true all-star NY ensemble with drummer Steve Hirsh, trombonist Steve Swell, pianist Matthew Shipp and bassist William Parker. That’s a killer quintet, and rising star drummer Continue Reading

I’ve played various bands from Germany with Fabian Arends on drums, but never where he’s been the leader. That ship gets righted with a pair of tracks from Fabian’s band Fosterchild – tight, progressive and searching! I have also played some pretty weird albums too, but “Imaginary Songbook” with its Continue Reading

New this week, music from new albums by NY alto saxophonist David Bixler, English drummer Johnny Hunter, free jazz saxophonist Zoh Amba & her new Sun Ensemble, Chicago drummer Lily Finnegan, saxophonist Jaleel Shaw and a preview of an upcoming recording by the Linda May Han Oh Trio. Top that Continue Reading