14 Jun

[ June the 17th, 202 realizes via TUM Records: Wadada Leo Smith’s year-long celebration of his 80th birthday, following 4th and 5th boxes: String Quartets Nos. 1-12 & Emerald Duets ]

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release date: 19.11.2021

TUM Records continuous celebrating Wadada Leo Smith’s 80th Birthday Year!

As part of the conclusion of its celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Wadada Leo Smith, TUM Records brings out the most extensive release of Smith’s recorded output to date, String Quartets Nos. 1-12. It is a seven-CD boxed set recorded by RedKoral Quartet and special guests comprising the first 12 of Smith’s string quartets and The Emerald Duets is a five-CD boxed set that includes Smith’s collaborations with four leading drummers of our time, Pheeroan akLaff, Andrew Cyrille, Han Bennink and Jack DeJohnette

16 Jan

[ January the 21st, 2022 release via TUM Records: Andrew Cyrille, William Parker, Enrico Rava – 2 Blues for Cecil ]

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release date: 21.01.2022 on TUM Records

2 Blues For Cecil brings together three legends of modern improvised music, drummer Andrew Cyrille, bassist William Parker and flugelhornist Enrico Rava, in a tribute to the late, great pianist and bandleader Cecil Taylor (1929-2018). Although the three played together for the first time as members of this trio, they share a common bond through their separate time spent performing and recording with Taylor.

08 Oct

[ Special Event on Thursday, October 14th,2021 – World premiere of Wadada Leo Smith’s new work “Mercy” ]

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Groundbreaking composer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith celebrates his 80^th birthday with a year of special events including “A Dialogue: Creativity and Mercy with a Reflection on the Role of the Artist in Today’s World,” Harvard University’s Louis C. Elson Lecture delivered virtually at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 14.

The event features the world premiere of Smith’s new work “Mercy,” composed in honor of essential hospital workers and performed by Smith, Vijay Iyer and Andrew Cyrille. Smith and Iyer will also participate in a virtual conversation followed by a Q&A session. Free and open to the public. To register, visit https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aocX9uKMSNyfhbLIA3F4hA.

10 Mar

[ March the 20th release via Intakt: Aruán Ortiz – Inside Rhythmic Falls ]

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relase date: March 20, 2020 via Intakt.

Intakt CD 339 / 2020

Upcoming release from renowned Swiss Intakt label from Cuban pianist Aruán Ortiz accompanied by Andrew Cyrille and Mauricio Herrera is bringing us together to the rhythmic perfection and sunny side of the spiritual and melodic aspect of the Sol, the music that will light your heart up before you even think of moving hand towards the toggle. Its infectious, mesmerizing and joyful – listen to it and keep your enjoyment flowing.