Articles by: S. Victor Aaron

Roberto Zorzi, Scott Amendola, Jason Hoopes + Elliott Sharp -  'Four Corners Make a Circle' (2022)

Roberto Zorzi, Scott Amendola, Jason Hoopes + Elliott Sharp – ‘Four Corners Make a Circle’ (2022)

Roberto Zorzi, Scott Amendola, Jason Hoopes and Elliott Sharp are capable of anything, making for an unpredictable mix of textures, technology and prowess.

Ornette Coleman – 'Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums' (1958-59; 2022 reissue)

Ornette Coleman – ‘Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums’ (1958-59; 2022 reissue)

‘Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums’ might not be as ‘legendary’ as what soon followed, but this is where the legend of Ornette Coleman begins.

Ross Hammond - 'Roll Forward' (2022)

Ross Hammond – ‘Roll Forward’ (2022)

Ross Hammond’s ‘Roll Forward’ is a mixture of jazz, folk, blues and jamming that sounds unique without even really trying to be.

Secret People, "Legitimate Perseverance" (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere

Secret People, “Legitimate Perseverance” (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of unrelenting “Legitimate Perseverance” from Secret People’s upcoming eponymous album.

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Eucalyptus, “Snapdragon Hop” (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of the psychedelic Ethiopian groover “Snapdragon Hop” by Brodie West’s Eucalyptus.

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Dave Douglas – ‘Secular Psalms’ (2022)

Dave Douglas’ ambition to honor a classic work of art from six centuries ago strictly on his own terms is what makes ‘Secular Psalms’ a piece of fine art on its own.

Yannick Rieu Génération Quartet, "Time Is, Life Was" (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Yannick Rieu Génération Quartet, “Time Is, Life Was” (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Time Is, Life Was,” from ‘Qui Qu’en Grogne’ by the Yannick Rieu Génération Quartet.

Michael Gregory Jackson - 'Electric Git Box' (2022)

Michael Gregory Jackson – ‘Electric Git Box’ (2022)

The solo guitar album ‘Electric Git Box’ may very well be the purest form of Michael Gregory Jackson’s unparalleled artistic expression.

Chris Mondak, "Hats Off" from 'Glass Spheres' (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Chris Mondak, “Hats Off” from ‘Glass Spheres’ (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of the riotously fun Nawlins-styled ditty “Hats Off” from Chris Mondak, from his upcoming album ‘Glass Spheres.’

Luca Crispino, Danilo Gallo, Luca Pighi + Roberto Zorzi - 'Le Quattro Verita [The Four Truths]' (2022)

Luca Crispino, Danilo Gallo, Luca Pighi + Roberto Zorzi – ‘Le Quattro Verita [The Four Truths]’ (2022)

Luca Crispino, Danilo Gallo, Luca Pighi and Roberto Zorzi use their considerable skill, savvy and daring to make ‘Le Quattro Verita’ command your interest.