Archive for October, 2026

Marc Ribot - 'Hurry Red Telephone' (2026)

Marc Ribot – ‘Hurry Red Telephone’ (2026)

Making an all-instrumental ostensibly jazz record like ‘Hurry Red Telephone’ has only served the underscore the easily identifiable but stubbornly unclassifiable sound of Marc Ribot.

Clearing Up Monkees Misconceptions – Including the One About Charles Manson

Clearing Up Monkees Misconceptions – Including the One About Charles Manson

The Monkees’ chart-topping debut album arrived 60 years ago this month. Micky Dolenz has been contradicting lingering rumors ever since.

Trio Imagination (David Virelles, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille) - 'Creative Inspirations' (2026)

Trio Imagination (David Virelles, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille) – ‘Creative Inspirations’ (2026)

Trio Imagination is just that, a collective that powerfully combines the limitless imaginations of Andrew Cyrille, Reggie Workman and David Virelles.

The Orchestral Side of Satoko Fujii: Something Else! Interview, Part 2 of 2

The Orchestral Side of Satoko Fujii: Something Else! Interview, Part 2 of 2

Here is Part Two of our two-part interview with composer/painist/bandleader Satoko Fujii, as we talk about her recent batch of big band releases.

The Orchestral Side of Satoko Fujii: Something Else! Interview, Part 1 of 2

The Orchestral Side of Satoko Fujii: Something Else! Interview, Part 1 of 2

Here is Part One of our two-part interview with composer/painist/bandleader Satoko Fujii, as we talk about her recent batch of big band releases.

How 'Meddle' Finally Led Pink Floyd Out of the Experimental Wilderness

How ‘Meddle’ Finally Led Pink Floyd Out of the Experimental Wilderness

Stalwart drummer Nick Mason admits Pink Floyd was at a crossroads. Then ‘Meddle’ arrived 55 years ago this month.

Thollem - 'DoReMiantiFa Symphony' (2026)

Thollem – ‘DoReMiantiFa Symphony’ (2026)

A lot of musical talents can craft a meaningful and rich listening experience if given enough time. Thollem doesn’t need much time.

Nick Maclean's Snaggle feat. the Ali Bros., "Arkady" from 'Foundation' (2026): Sneak peek

Nick Maclean’s Snaggle feat. the Ali Bros., “Arkady” from ‘Foundation’ (2026): Sneak peek

Here is an advance single “Arkady” from Nick Maclean and Snaggle’s upcoming jazz fusion album ‘Foundation.’

Alan Goldberg - 'Fuel for the Fire: 40th Anniversary Edition' (2026)

Alan Goldberg – ‘Fuel for the Fire: 40th Anniversary Edition’ (2026)

After a period of intense study, composer and pianist Alan Goldberg released 1984’s ‘Fuel for the Fire.’ It did well but felt somehow incomplete.

Shirantha Beddage, "Musaladi Vannama" from 'Departures' (2026): Video Premiere

Shirantha Beddage, “Musaladi Vannama” from ‘Departures’ (2026): Video Premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Musaladi Vannama,” by Toronto-based saxophonist Shirantha Beddage. His new album ‘Departures’ is out now.