release date: 14.10.2022 on Crammed Dics, Made to Measure series
KAITLYN AURELIA SMITH , CHRISTINA VANTZOU, STUBBLEMAN, LUCRECIA DALT, CAMILLE MANDOKI, MATIAS AGUAYO, MARY LATTIMORE, INNE EYSERMANS, FÉLICIA ATKINSON, BENJAMIN LEW, STEVEN BROWN: Eight distinguished artists wrote and recorded original pieces for this album which joins the dots between vintage, experimental and neo-classical ambient, and pays tribute to the relaunched Made To Measure composers’ series.
release date: 14.10.2022 on Strut records
Strut and Art Yard present the culmination of a 5-year project researching the archives of author, DJ and activist John Sinclair with the first ever retrospective of the influential Detroit Artists Workshop spanning 1965 to 1978.
release date: 14.10.2022 on SOFA music
Ingar Zach’s new album Musica Liquida is the first audio document of his ongoing artistic research project at the Academy of Music in Oslo. The project is called The Vibrating Drum and focus on vibration of the membrane, activated by vibrating speakers in contact with the drumskin. Musica Liquida is Ingar Zach’s 7th solo album, and
release date:14.10.2022 on Jazzland Recordings / Punkt Edition series
Wesseltoft / Schwarz return with a new selection of tracks, DUOII, demonstrating that while neither acclaimed jazz composer and keyboardist Bugge Wesseltoft nor electronics maestro and producer Henrik Schwarz could be described as predictable, as a duo they are absolutely mercurial. Their natural affinity and symbiotic musical relationship seem to provide both with equal amounts of inquisitive, experimental and creative energy, and all without sacrificing their accessibility.
“ The combination of traditional folk tunes, Copland-like flourishes and superb musicianship result in a transcendent work of art—one that celebrates human imagination while evoking the natural beauty of windswept prairies.” – Bobby Reed, DownBeat (review of Heritage)
“ [Owen Broder] employs a past-via-the-present compositional technique with ingenuity and skill, producing music of genuine warmth and majesty.” – Brian Zimmerman, Jazziz
release date: 07.10.2022 on bandcamp
“…sounds that elevate, startle and thrill.” ― Jerry D’Souza, All About Jazz
“Tamura has an especially wide vocabulary of sounds, ranging from comic, muted gurgling to soulful harmonics.” ― Rob Adams, The Glasgow Herald
Out October 7, 2022 via Summit Records,
Koosian’s Hubub! conjures a blend of swinging jazz, infectious pop melodies and offbeat humor with Jeff Lederer, John Bailey, Dick Sarpola and Greg Joseph.
“Ted Kooshian reminds you of one of the overlooked joys of jazz; the ability to have some fun.” – George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
“The quality of musicianship is outstanding and the arrangements are fresh, inventive, and genius.” – Valerie Williams, Skope Magazine
All the fans of the ICP movement are about to face a wonderful festive gift this year: Han Bennink‘s 80’s Birthday celebrations (Happy Birthday HAN !), are taking place among multiple locations in Fryslan (Friesland) province of Dutchland. Those who are close there, I already envy. Those who are close or determined enough to get there, do not hesitate, as as always with Han live performances, they will be both Spiritual & Unforgettable.
release date: 30.09.2022 on Hubro Records
Geir Sundstøl has made a name for himself as an innovative session musician on hundreds of Norwegian and international albums. 2015 saw the release of Furulund, the first self-composed long player from this Master of Strings. Langen Ro, Norwegian Grammy winner Brødløs and St.
release date: 23.09.2022 via Ridgway Records
Shining Through the Pandemic Darkness, the Extraordinary Trio of Bassist Jeff Denson, Drummer Brian Blade and Guitarist Romain Pilon Offer a Celebratory Second Album, Finding Light
