Articles by: Sammy Stein

Dinosaur - 'To the Earth' (2020)

Dinosaur – ‘To the Earth’ (2020)

Dinosaur’s ‘To the Earth’ creates a range of moods and themes, while also stepping back to past influences and forward into new territory.

Warmer Than Blood - 'Warmer Than Blood' (2020)

Warmer Than Blood – ‘Warmer Than Blood’ (2020)

A new venture from Chris Montague, Warmer Than Blood brings the composer and guitarist together pianist Kit Downes and electric-bassist Ruth Goller.

Erodoto Project - 'Mythos - Metamorphosis' (2020)

Erodoto Project – ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis’ (2020)

There is a dreamlike quality to the sound which Erodoto Project creates on the forthcoming ‘Mythos – Metamorphosis,’ and a sensuality.

The Hot Club of Philadelphia - 'Gypsy-Americana' (2020)

The Hot Club of Philadelphia – ‘Gypsy-Americana’ (2020)

The Hot Club of Philadelphia’s ‘Gypsy-Americana’ is joyful, very listenable and well worth the five-year wait for fans.

Witch 'n' Monk - 'Witch 'n' Monk' (2020)

Witch ‘n’ Monk – ‘Witch ‘n’ Monk’ (2020)

‘Witch ‘n’ Monk’ transcends definition, cheerfully sitting on the outer reaches of contemporary music, jazz-punk and experimental music.

Tony Kofi - 'Another Kind of Soul' (2020)

Tony Kofi – ‘Another Kind of Soul’ (2020)

‘Another Kind of Soul’, Tony Kofi’s terrific tribute to Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley, has a wonderful ambience – and a slight poignancy.

Julie Campiche Quartet - 'Onkalo' (2020)

Julie Campiche Quartet – ‘Onkalo’ (2020)

A mix of contoured creations, Julie Campiche’s ‘Onkalo’ is one of those albums which improves listen by listen.

Murmullo - 'Lies' (2020)

Murmullo – ‘Lies’ (2020)

Murmullo features five young and very talented musicians whose surety and confidence in what they do is growing.

#Bloomerangs - 'Moments and Fragments' (2020)

#Bloomerangs – ‘Moments and Fragments’ (2020)

#Bloomerangs has achieved something which is not easy on ‘Moments and Fragments,’ linking many different influences and musical references.

Susanne Ortner Trio - 'Last Stop Sehnsucht' (2020)

Susanne Ortner Trio – ‘Last Stop Sehnsucht’ (2020)

Susanne Ortner’s journey to New Orleans was partly due to her seeking “Sehnsucht,” a German word for yearning or wistful longing.