Matthew Shipp, Mat Maneri – ‘Conference of the Mat/ts’ (2018)
A quarter century of musical association between Matthew Shipp and Mat Maneri continues with ‘Conference of the Mat/ts.’
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Makaya McCraven – ‘Universal Beings’ (2018)
Makaya McCraven’s ‘Universal Beings’ is a handmade mishmash of sounds that isn’t alien, but is never completely familiar, either.
The Beatles, “Good Night” from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles
Ringo Starr may have been the only member of the Beatles to appear on “Good Night,” but it was very much a group effort.
Walter Becker, “This Is My Building” (circa 2008): One Track Mind
The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the fridge, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.
Wendy Eisenberg – ‘Machinic Unconscious Trio’ (2018)
Wendy Eisenberg is elbowing her way to the vanguard of guitarists who radically rethink the guitar as Machinic Unconscious Trio proves that she can shine in the company of New York’s best.
Andrew Lamb Trio – ‘Casbah of Love’ (2018)
As an old school guy who thrives in the outer reaches of jazz, Andrew Lamb leads another formidable trio date ‘Casbah of Love’ with a lot of both head and heart.
Ginger Baker on His Passion for Jazz: Something Else! Interview
“A good audience can really lift a player to great heights,” Ginger Baker says, “almost like they are playing the musician.”
Wendy Eisenberg – ‘Its Shape Is Your Touch’ (2018)
Wendy Eisenberg’s singular style is vividly evident even when she is alone on acoustic guitar spinning out these wonderful, abstract shapes on ‘Its Shape Is Your Touch.’
Yes, Chicago, Bill Bruford, Glenn Frey, Chris Squire + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2018 (Box Sets / Reissues)
It was quite a year for fans of Yes, as Preston Frazier’s Best of 2018 list for box sets and reissues shows.
Ivo Perelman, Mat Maneri, Mark Feldman + Jason Hwang – ‘Strings 2’ (2018)
Ivo Perelman almost decided not to record with a cellist, but thankfully he changed his mind.
