A very mixed-bag episode this week. A two-saxophone/cello trio from France (Vincent Courtois, Robin Fincker & Daniel Erdmann) debut their new “Nothing Else” from the Hungarian label, BMC to kick things off. Then comes a teaser track from a new Nina Simone recording – a discovered and unreleased live concert Continue Reading
June 22, 223 #1313
I’m digging into a wide variety of new releases this time out, and the highlight of the bunch comes from a never-heard-before recording of John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy. “Evenings At The Village Gate: John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy” has music that was recorded while testing a new sound system Continue Reading
June 15, 2023 #1312
Featured this week is “The Other One” by the Henry Threadgill Ensemble. The renowned composer (and conductor) has come up with another major recording that further establishes his place as one of the most original and important composers in any genre. Also sampled this week are new releases from violist Continue Reading