John Patitucci - Spirit Fall
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by Carlos Freitas
5h ago
Label: Edition Records Personnel - John Patitucci: acoustic and electric bass; Chris Potter: tenor and soprano saxophone; Brian Blade: drums. Spirit Fall marks a virtuosic and high-energy album from bassist and composer John Patitucci, who leads an irresistible all-star New York trio featuring saxophonist Chris Potter and drummer Brian Blade. Together, they infuse nine Patitucci originals and one cover with their distinct creative flair. In the wickedly inventive opener, “Think Fast”, the trio propels the music forward, embracing a lively atmosphere brimming with humor and groove. Potter, a f ..read more
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Tim Berne - Yikes Too
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by Carlos Freitas
5h ago
Label: Screwgun Records / Out of Your Head Records Personnel - Tim Berne: alto saxophone; Greg Belisle-Chi: guitar; Tom Rainey: drums. The influential saxophonist Tim Berne leads a new explorative trio called Capotosta, taking listeners on a sonic journey filled with hidden treasures. Berne enjoys the inventive support of two other creative visionaries: guitarist Greg Belisle-Chi, a recent yet highly compatible collaborator, and drummer Tom Rainey, a longtime associate who played an important role in Berne’s acclaimed avant-jazz trios Big Satan and Hardcell. Yikes Too is a double album with t ..read more
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Dayna Stephens - Hopium
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by Carlos Freitas
1w ago
Label: Contagious Music Personnel - Dayna Stephens: tenor saxophone; Aaron Parks: piano; Ben Street: bass; Greg Hutchinson: drums. Dayna Stephens has established himself as a prominent saxophonist and sought-after sideman. His new quartet album, Hopium—a portmanteau of the words ‘hope’ and ‘opium’—features the same ensemble that brought Right Now! Live at the Village Vanguard (2020) to success. The album comprises seven original compositions by Stephens and one by Parks. Opening the set, “Drive North to Find the Oranges Out West” unfolds elegantly, employing melodic ambiguity and harmonic com ..read more
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Cody Steinmann - Confined Spaces
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by Carlos Freitas
1w ago
Label: self released Personnel - Cody Steinmann: guitar; Chris Bates: bass; Abinnet Berhanu: drums. Minneapolis-based guitarist and composer Cody Steinmann tales the isolation of the Covid-19 lockdown and themes of spiritual growth with crushing noise textures and streamlined melodies on his sophomore album, Confined Spaces. The guitarist works with bassist Chris Bates and drummer Abinnet Berhanu, expressing his stream-of-consciousness reactions within a rock-centric framework. Bookending the album is “Abide With Me”, a homage to Thelonious Monk and a plea for resilience in today’s challengin ..read more
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Henrik Jensen - Above Your House
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by Carlos Freitas
1w ago
Label: Babel Label Personnel - Henrik Jensen: double bass; Esben Tjalve: piano; Dave Smith: drums. Danish-born bassist and composer Henrik Jensen delivers his fourth album as a leader, Above Your House. Having lived in the UK for over 20 years, Jensen transitioned from studying electric bass to mastering the double bass. His cohesive trio features longtime collaborators: Danish pianist Esben Tjalve, who recently returned to Denmark after two decades in England, and English drummer Dave Smith, who spent seven years playing with Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant. The lively opener, “Blow-ins ..read more
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Jeong Lim Yang - Synchronicity
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by Carlos Freitas
2w ago
Label: Sunnyside Records Personnel - Jeong Lim Yang: bass; Mat Maneri: viola; Jacob Sacks: piano; Randy Peterson: drums. Korean-born, Brooklyn-based bassist and composer Jeong Lim Yang has brought together an adventurous crew of seasoned, forward-thinking musicians and mentors to shape her third album, Synchronicity. The collection of seven original compositions explores a wide range of sounds and moods, weaving narrative through both improvisation and composition, and skillfully balancing tension and release. The title track, “Synchronicity”, opens the album with a minimal structure and poly ..read more
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Benjamin Lackner - Spindrift
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by Carlos Freitas
2w ago
Label: ECM Records Personnel - Mark Turner: tenor saxophone; Mathias Eick: trumpet; Benjamin Lackner: piano; Linda May Han Oh: bass; Matthieu Chazarenc: drums. German pianist and composer Benjamin Lackner assembled an outstanding quintet for his ECM sophomore album, Spindrift. Norwegian trumpeter Mathias Eick returns after appearing on Lackner’s debut album, Last Decade (2022), while American saxophonist Mark Turner and bassist Linda May Han Oh join as exceptional new contributors, enriching Lackner’s understated compositions with their nuanced artistry. French drummer Matthieu Chazarenc, a l ..read more
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ARBOR - Arbor
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by Carlos Freitas
2w ago
Label: PKmusic Personnel - Michalis Tsiftsis: guitar; Yiannis Papadpoulos: piano; Yiannis Vagianos: bass; Nick Thessalonikefs: drums. ARBOR is a contemporary Greek jazz quartet with a versatile flow and a keen microscopic focus. The band’s name is not only a reference to the wildfires that have been devastating Greece’s landscape for years but also a word of protest against the destruction of natural habitats. Three members of the quartet contribute compositions—four by co-leader/guitarist Michalis Tsiftsis, three by co-leader/bassist Yiannis Vagianos, and one by pianist Yiannis Papadpoulos ..read more
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Clemens Kuratle Ydivide - The Default
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by Carlos Freitas
3w ago
Label: Intakt Records Personnel - Dee Byrne: alto saxophone; Elliot Galvin: piano, electronics; Chris Guilfoyle: guitar; Lukas Traxel: bass; Clemens Kuratle; drums, electronics. In his new album, The Default, Swiss drummer and composer Clemens Kuratle delves into themes of racial and gender bias and the privileges of modern Western society. Recording with his ensemble Ydivide for the second time, this follow-up to their acclaimed debut, Lumumba (Intakt, 2022), brims with dynamic four-way conversations, balancing big ideas and alluring sounds. His collaborators - English saxophonist Dee Byrne ..read more
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Andre Santos - Vereda
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by Carlos Freitas
1M ago
Label: Timbuktu Records Personnel - André Santos: guitar; José Soares: alto saxophone; Francisco Andrade: tenor saxophone; Diogo Alexandre: drums. Portuguese guitarist and composer André Santos shows he’s not afraid to experiment and venture into new sonic territories, seamlessly navigating through contemporary jazz, Portuguese folk, alternative rock, and avant-garde styles. Vereda captures this adventurous spirit and features a dynamic ensemble of like-minded collaborators: saxophonists José Soares and Francisco Andrade, and drummer Diogo Alexandre. The extended title track, “Vereda”, g ..read more
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