Pritesh Walia | “Hopetown”
New Delhi-Born, Los Angeles-based Jazz Guitarist Extraordinaire Pritesh Walia Releases Hopetown, a Fresh and Deep Excursion into the Neo-Mainstream, Clean-Toned Jazz Guitar Trio Tradition Featuring Bassist Chris Worden and Drummer Gen Yoshimura Available Today Jazz guitarist extraordinaire Pritesh Walia has been bubbling under the surface of wider public awareness and acclaim for several years. His nimble technical skills…
Read MoreDenver Jazz Fest
A New Jazz Festival in the Heart of Colorado Dianne Reeves, Bill Frisell, Omar Sosa, Charles McPherson, Terell Stafford, Ghost-Note, The Headhunters, Isaiah Collier, Garaj Mahal, Rico Jones and Annie Booth Tickets on Sale November 1 at denverjazz.org Denver Jazz, a newly formed 501 (c)(3) Colorado nonprofit corporation proudly announces the inaugural Denver Jazz Fest scheduled from April 3-6,…
Read MoreSteve Davis | “We See”
Trombone Master Steve Davis Leads a Remarkable All-Star Sextet at Smoke Jazz Club for a Stunning Concert Recording Available Now via Smoke Sessions Records, We See Features Eddie Henderson, Ralph Moore, Renee Rosnes, Essiet Essiet and Lewis Nash “A cooker, filled with today’s top line of vets in Renee Rosnes, Ralph Moore Lewis Nash/dr, Essiet Essiet and…
Read MoreECM November 2024 Releases
On November 29, ECM Releases New Albums by Jakob Bro, Thomas Strønen and Arild Andersen Jakob Bro Taking Turns November 29, 2024 Taking Turns, recorded in New York’s Avatar Studio a decade ago, finds Danish guitarist Jakob Bro joined by a multi-generational cast of improvisers, highly distinctive players all. Lee Konitz, Andrew Cyrille, Bill Frisell, Jason…
Read MoreIsaiah Collier | “The World is On Fire”
Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few Ignite a Powerful Reflection on Today’s Socio-Political Landscape in the Quartet’s Final Release The World is On Fire Available Friday via Division 81 Records The lead single “The Time is Now” is available Today Listen Here Read Fall Preview in The New York Times “’The World Is On Fire’ boasts…
Read MoreStephan Micus | “To The Rising Moon”
To the Rising Moon, Stephan Micus’ 26th Solo Album for ECM, Features Instruments from Colombia, India, Xinjiang, Bavaria, Cambodia, Egypt and Borneo Once Again, Micus Takes the Listener on a Unique Musical Journey to Places Unknown that Couldn’t Have Been Created or Played by Anyone Else Available November 15, 2024 Stephan Micus Interview with John Diliberto…
Read MoreAvishai Cohen | “Ashes to Gold”
Trumpeter Avishai Cohen’s Ashes to Gold Features Some of the Most Intense and Concentrated Music Cohen and his Band of Friends Have Recorded to Date, Mirroring the Deep Tensions of a Troubled Era Featuring Pianist Yonathan Avishai, Bassist Barak Mori and Drummer Ziv Ravitz Available Today via ECM “Quietly stunning in that distinctive Cohen manner, It may…
Read MoreMauricio Morales | “Seven Days”
Los Angeles-Based Bassist/Composer Mauricio Morales Wrote the Compositions for Seven Days as Self-Driven Challenge in a Week Featuring Saxophonist Edmar Colón, Guitarist Horace Bray, Trombonist Ido Meshulam, Pianist Luca Mendoza and Drummer Jongkuk “JK” Kim Available Now Morales Performs at 17th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival Thursday, October 17 Artshare LA Tickets and Info Available Here “This…
Read MoreColin Vallon | “Samares”
On Samares, Swiss Pianist Colin Vallon Uncovers a Program that Mirrors Inspirations from Nature – Plants in Specific – with Organic Grooves and Seemingly Telepathic Interplay Between Vallon, Bassist Patrice Moret and Drummer Julian Sartorius Available November 15, 2024 The lyricism and melancholy of Colin Vallon’s compositions as well as his trio’s understated three-way interaction remain a trademark…
Read MoreTord Gustavsen | “Seeing”
With Seeing, Norwegian Pianist Tord Gustavsen Begins an Intricate New Chapter in His Series of Acclaimed Trio Recordings With Long-Time Drummer Jarle Vespestad and Bassist Steinar Raknes, Gustavsen Digs Deep into His Unique Blend of Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Scandinavian Folk and Church Music Available Today “Even at a sparse forty-four minutes, Seeing is a timeless listen, making…
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