This debut album of Mark Weschenfelder’s Zwitschermachine has an especially independent character, as Krautrock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Groove and Post-M-Base shimmer through. But it remains unmistakably unique within the onrushing flow of musical events. You hear something strange, but as you listen, the music’s mystery becomes more and more accessible – that’s part of the enjoyment!
16
Aug
[ August the 30th release from Traumton: Matthias Boguth – Milk Wood ]
release on: 30th of August 2019
Such a debut is rare. Matthias Boguth, born in 1996, has been studying at the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences for three years and has already gained some stage experience as head of various bands and projects, but ahead of Milk Wood he released no album yet. All the more impressed now the depth and stringent variety of the production.
12
Aug
[August the 16th release from Origin Records: Ezra Weiss – We Limit Not the Truth of God]
Weiss’ debut Big Band album, due out August 16 on Origin Records.
“A bold, inspired figure in the contemporary jazz arranging scene.” – Josef Woodard, DownBeat
“Weiss proves himself to be a confident composer and arranger in the progressive mainstream.” – Nate Chinen, The New York Times
08
Aug
[ August the 9th release from ET’CETERA : To Paradise for Onions, Songs and Chamber Works of Edith Hemenway ]
EU release: 20th January 2019
US release: 9th August 2019
Today with have an exquisite rarity to offer to All Music devotees This is the first recording of the music of the American composer Edith Hemenway, who is 92 years young and lives in Providence, RI. Challenging sparkling and simply brilliant , for both: performers and listeners.
“Hemenway has the ability to create the spacious atmosphere of a landscape or the feelings of loneliness or loss in which the tone colour of the clarinet plays a special role. The care and love with which the CD is made is audible.” – Gerard Scheltens, Opus Klassiek
“Astonishment is a feeling that very well summarises the musical adventure of this CD…. Braithwaite succeeded here with flying colours and was able to bring together a truly star-studded cast for the recordings.” – Bram Faber, De Klarinet
“Edith Hemenway writes unexpected, expressionistic music. Her melodies are provocatively written not only for the voices but also for the instrumentalists…interesting and adventurous. Together with Roberta Alexander, (Claron) McFadden makes the Four Songs into a tour de force….heavenly!” – Michael Klier, Muziekwereld
06
Aug
[ August the 8th release from HUBRO – Mats Eilertsen – Reveries and Revelations ]
Norwegian Release: 14.06.2019
UK release: 06.08.2019
Star bassist and HUBRO veteran Mats Eilertsen presents his innovative cut and paste solo project featuring cameos from a supergroup of guests including Arve Henriksen, Eivind Aarset, Geir Sundstøl, Thomas Strønen and Per Oddvar Johansen.
01
Aug
[ August 8th release from Zoho Music: Mike Holober/Gotham Jazz Orchestra – Hiding Out ]
Available August the 9th via ZOHO Music
Acclaimed composer/arranger Mike Holober resumes the helm of his all-star Gotham Jazz Orchestra after a ten-year hiatus
“Duke Ellington’s legacy is alive and well with pianist Mike Holober and The Gotham Jazz Orchestra… the details, subtleties and shades are refreshing and elegant.” – Elliott Simon, All About Jazz
“With exquisite textures and evocative arrangements that recall Gil Evans, and an Ellingtonian balance between ensemble and individual excellence, Mike Holober and his 17-piece Gotham Jazz Orchestra have evolved a special synthesis.” – Perry Tannenbaum, JazzTimes
30
Jul
[ August 9 release via Pine Eagle Records: Rich Halley – Terra Incognita ]
Available August 9, 2019 via Pine Eagle Records
“Heartland American jazz of the very highest order.” Brian Morton, Point of Departure
“Tenor saxophonist Rich Halley’s music occupies the space where freedom and populism come together.” Bill Meyer, DownBeat
“Halley has a big full-throated sound that may recall prime Sonny Rollins.” Kevin Whitehead, Fresh Air, National Public Radio
12
Jul
[ July 26th release from Patois Records: Moy Eng – The Blue Hour, featuring Wayne Wallace ]
Available July 26, 2019 via Patois Records
Mature collection of new songs showcases arresting lyrics and wide range of musical styles; collaboration began in songwriting class
Recording debuts often provide only a starting point: the seeds of a musician’s artistic vision, which may or may not flower and grow in the course of a career. The Blue Hour, the debut recording from vocalist and poet-lyricist Moy Eng, is something altogether different. It introduces the measured and mature work of a new (not young) artist – a woman who has excelled as a visionary arts administrator and philanthropic executive, embarking on a second-act career that she had hardly anticipated.
10
Jul
[ July 19th release from Creative Differences/Lafayette Gilchrist Music: Lafayette Gilchrist – Dark Matter ]
Available July 19, 2019 via Creative Differences/Lafayette Gilchrist Music
Pianist Lafayette Gilchrist Brings Together a Universe of Sound on Dark Matter, His Second Solo Album
“Lafayette Gilchrist has dug deep into [jazz piano] historyä he’s tapping into jazz’s spiritual, historical and cultural roots. He’s an old soul at ease in the modern world.” – Kevin Whitehead, NPR
“Gilchrist’s writing weaves together old-school funk rhythms with hip-hop cadences and raw street beats his melodic sensibility embraces the esoteric angularity of Andrew Hill and Sun Ra as much as the emotional directness of the blues.” – Troy Collins, All About Jazz
09
Jul
[ July 12th release from Barefoot Records: Henrik Olsson – Hand of Benediction ]
Available on July the 12th via Barefoot Records
Henrik Olsson is a Swedish guitarist and composer based in Copenhagen. He is a member of the improvising collective/record label Barefoot Records and is well established on the danish and international jazz/improvisation scene, where his playing have attracted attention through his own projects Penumbra Ensemble, The Hum, EHM as well as through various ad hoc contexts.