An instrumentalist of the highest order, Michael Bisio is underrated as a leader and composer. ‘MBefore’ is but the latest instance where he excels in those areas as well.

Three duos with exponentially more ideas; Ivo Perelman makes a lot of music because he has so much to say. Even when there is only one other musician alongside him with which to express all these new inspirations.

25 years in, Perelman shows no sign of slowing down or running out of ideas.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MNXe-AZ4dY&w=420&h=315] If you don’t know anything else about the Montreal-born flautist Sylvain LeRoux and his music, just two things are instructive: he has a passion for Thelonious Monk and a passion for West African music. You May Also Like: Kali Z. Fasteau, featuring Kidd Jordan – Intuit (2016) TylerRead More