It has been written that Thelonious Monk was both simultaneously constructing and deconstructing his music. So taking that a step further, two Italians – trombonist Giancarlo Schiaffini and percussionist Sergio Armaroli – decided to deconstruct the deconstructor. Their new “Deconstructing Monk In Africa” is a most unusual and unique album. Continue Reading
January 21, 2021 #1188
This episode introduces some likely heretofore little known artists, but they’re talented and their music is very interesting. You’ll hear music from California guitarist Nathan Clevenger and his band, Polish pianist Paulina Porszke’s Enemble (nominated for best Polish jazz release in 2020 for “Adaptacja’), English duo Gus Garside & Hervé Continue Reading
January 14, 2021 #1187
More of my favourite releases of 2020 get the spotlight this week, but there are also some new recordings sprinkled throughout. Three of the giants of the New York scene – Ben Monder, Tony Malaby and Tom Rainey – are releasing “Live At The 55 Bar” next month, and you’ll Continue Reading