May 20, 2021 #1204

Although Master trumpeter and improviser Wadada Leo Smith turns 80 in December of this year, there seems to be no limit to his creativity and activity. Wadada continues to be one of the most vital artists in any artistic genre or discipline. In recent times he’s been premiering his works Continue Reading

May 13, 2021 #1203

I love this playlist – for its variety, its depth and its challenge. From the opening tracks from the latest Dave Holland release to the closing tribute to saxophonist Sonny Simmons, it offers improvised music of the highest calibre. There’s a deep dive into the catalogue of Belgium-based El Negocito Continue Reading

May 6, 2021 #1202

Featured this week: some powerful music from Poland in the form of trumpeter Piotr Damasievic and the Power Of Horns Ensemble, the piano-trumpet duo of Satoko Fuji and Natsuki Tamura, and Belgian band Rorschach. Moving to the ultra-creative and experimental, you’re eyes will open at the sounds of Three Layer Continue Reading