This episode introduces several new recordings and the music is fantastic. From Europe you’ll hear Tobias Meinhart & Berlin People (Germany), the avant French quartet Novembre, and two trios from Portugal (Joao Almeida, Rodrigo Pinheiro & Vasco Furtado and Spos). Devon Russell Gray, Nathan Hanson & Davu Seru are a Continue Reading
February 23, 2023 #1295
February is Black History Month, so I managed to slot in a couple of appropriate albums; one features the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble paying tribute to one of the most important Black musicians – Don Cherry. His work and spirit covered many different genres, and in some circles is considered the Continue Reading
February 16, 2023 #1295
One of the hottest artists in jazz these days is saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. His recordings are regarded highly, and he’s constantly evolving. Most of his recent releases have been on the Swiss Intakt label, but his latest is on Anti-, and “Eye Of I” finds JBL seeking to break Continue Reading