Micah Thomas | “Reveal”
Pianist Micah Thomas Releases Reveal, His Third Album as a Leader Featuring Bassist Dean Torrey and Drummer Kayvon Gordon Thomas, a Member of the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, has Worked with Ambrose Akinmusire, Lage Lund, Billy Drummond, Zoh Amba and More Available Now via Artwork Records “Micah Thomas, an energetic and ambidextrous pianist known for his work in the…
Read MoreECM 2023 Year In Review
2023 Year In Review Throughout 2023, ECM issued 20 new releases and reissued five albums as part of its Luminessence audiophile vinyl series. In early 2024, ECM will release new recordings by trumpeter Arve Henrikensen and pianst Harmen Fraanje, and saxophonist Matthieu Bordenave. Sebastian Rochford, Kit Downes A Short Diary Released January 20, 2023 “On A Short…
Read MoreSteve Davis | “Steve Davis Meets Hank Jones, Volume 1”
Steve Davis Meets Hank Jones, Volume 1 Features the Legendary Pianist in One of His Final Recordings with Trombonist Steve Davis and Bassist Peter Washington This Poetic and Interactive Session is Available Now via Smoke Sessions Records Limited Pressing of 500 Vinyl Copies Worldwide Available on All Digital Platforms “An intimate gig, then, but Davis’s burnished tone keeps…
Read MoreLisa Hilton | “Coincidental Moment”
The Lisa Hilton Quartet Masters the Moment With the Eloquent New Release, Coincidental Moment Featuring Trumpeter Igmar Thomas, Bassist Luques Curtis and Drummer/Percussionist Rudy Royston Available Now via Ruby Slipper Productions #1Amazon New Release #10 Best Selling Cool Jazz Albums “We find ourselves privileged to listen to Hilton’s music … her innate sense of blues and…
Read MoreSullivan Fortner | “Solo Game”
Pianist Sullivan Fortner Releases the Double-Album Solo Game “Solo” Mixes Humility, Maturity and Audacity in Respecting the Great Tradition of the Solo Piano While “Game” Develops a Magical, Playful Universe From a Multitude of Keyboards and Electronic Effects Available Now via Artwork Records “On Part 1 of his new double-LP, ‘Solo Game,’ which includes tunes from…
Read MoreArt Farmer | “Portrait of Art Farmer”
Craft Recordings releases Art Farmer’s Portrait of Art Farmer as part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series Available today on vinyl and hi-res digital The extensive rollout, which continues Craft Recordings’ celebration of the storied jazz label, also includes titles by Shelly Manne, Ornette Coleman, Curtis Counce and Phineas Newborn, Jr. Each album features lacquers cut from the original…
Read MoreNitai Hershkovits | “Call on the Old Wise” | ECM
Pianist Nitai Hershkovits, a Member of Oded Tzur’s Quartet, Presents his First Album for ECM, Call on the Old Wise On the Largely Improvised Solo Rendering, Hershkovits Draws From Broad Influences, Ranging From his Extensive Work in Jazz Contexts and Cutting-Edge Contemporary Explorations to his Background in Classical Music Available Now via ECM Call on…
Read MoreMarlon Simon | “On Different Paths”
Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits Return with the Ambitious New album On Different Paths, Blending a Myriad of Cultural and Musical Traditions Available January 26, 2024 via Truth Revolution Records, On Different Paths Features Pianist Edward Simon, Trumpeters Michael Simon and Alex Norris, Saxophonist Peter Brainin, Bassist Boris Kozlov and Percussionist Roberto Quintero Drummer, percussionist and composer Marlon…
Read MoreHays Street Hart | “Bridges”
Pianist Kevin Hays, Bassist Ben Street, and Drummer Billy Hart Reunite for a Second, Scintillating Trio Date Bridges, Available Now via Smoke Sessions Records, Features Original Compositions by Hays and Hart with Classics by Wayne Shorter, Bill Frisell, The Beatles, and Milton Nascimento “Bridges spotlights their unique chemistry and shared spirit of exploration.” — Jazziz “Bridges showcases three…
Read MoreRotem Sivan | “Dream Louder”
Israeli-Born Guitarist Rotem Sivan Shares an Uplifting Message of Family, Love and Humanity on Dream Louder, His Most Potent and Emotionally Resonant Project to Date Featuring Bassist Hamish Smith and Drummer Miguel Russell Available January 12, 2024 Described by Downbeat magazine as “a remarkable talent and a welcome new voice on the scene,” Israeli-born guitarist Rotem Sivan has been turning heads…
Read More