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Steph Richards with Joshua White, “Zephyr” (2021): Something Else! video premiere

Steph Richards with Joshua White, “Zephyr” (2021): Something Else! video premiere

The highly individual trumpet of Steph Richards and the interesting twists heard on “Zephyr” set the pattern for the rest of the upcoming adventurous album of the same name.

The Fourth World Quartet – ‘1975’ (2021)

The Fourth World Quartet – ‘1975’ (2021)

The Fourth Qorld Quartet’s ‘1975’ documents that brief time talented brothers and a colleague came together and really went for it blending free jazz, rock and modern classical.

Wadada Leo Smith, with Bill Laswell + Milford Graves – ‘Sacred Ceremonies’ (2021)

Wadada Leo Smith, with Bill Laswell + Milford Graves – ‘Sacred Ceremonies’ (2021)

Wadada Leo Smith’s ‘Sacred Ceremonies’ is a divine communion among legends, but it’s also yet another ambitious statement from an artist who produces lofty works with so many different accomplices on a regular basis.

Andrew Barker + Jon Irabagon Duo – ‘Anemone’ (2020)

Andrew Barker + Jon Irabagon Duo – ‘Anemone’ (2020)

‘Anemone’ by the Andrew Barker + Jon Irabagon Duo is sax-and-drums improvisation at its most impulsive and connective.

Ivo Perelman + Pascal Marzan – ‘Dust of Light / Ears Drawing Sounds’ (2020)

Ivo Perelman + Pascal Marzan – ‘Dust of Light / Ears Drawing Sounds’ (2020)

A meeting of artists who do not impose any rules on themselves is bound to produce music that dares to be dazzling in ways not previously heard, and that’s just what ‘Dust of Light/Ears Drawing Sounds’ by Ivo Perelman and Pascal Marzan delivers.

Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020)

Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020)

If you’re going to go extreme, do it with conviction. Jon Irabagon, Mike Pride, Mick Barr and Ava Mendoza are committed as ever for ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But The Blues Volume 3: Anatomical Snuffbox.’

Whit Dickey – ‘Expanding Light’ (2020)

Whit Dickey – ‘Expanding Light’ (2020)

Veteran drummer and novice record label entrepreneur Whit Dickey finds ways to keep things fresh, this time with a new trio for ‘Expanding Light.’

Otomo Yoshihide & Chris Pitsiokos  ‘Live in Florence’ (2020)

Otomo Yoshihide & Chris Pitsiokos ‘Live in Florence’ (2020)

For this festival set performed in Italy ‘Live In Florence,’ Otomo Yoshihide, his guitar and his turntables match wits with Chris Pitsiokos with his alto saxophone and his electronics.

Sabir Mateen, Patrick Holmes, Federico Ughi – ‘Survival Situation’ (2020)

Sabir Mateen, Patrick Holmes, Federico Ughi – ‘Survival Situation’ (2020)

Across five tracks of varying length is a showcase not just for the finesse of Sabir Mateen, Patrick Holmes and Federico Ughi but also the ingenuity and diverse talents of Mateen himself.

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Whit Dickey – ‘Morph’ (2020)

Whit Dickey has been an understated but sturdy and vital figure on New York City’s Downtown scene for the last 30 years.