The 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco, “Monogamy Pews” (2020): One Track Mind
The smart/funny 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco put forth this video of yet another tune demonstrating the lost art of storytelling in song, with a witty twist.
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Allen Shawn and Michael Bisio – ‘Improvisations’ (2020)
Michael Bisio has such a keen sense of intuition that he can improvise with anyone. Here, he seeks out a new challenge with an unlikely partner in Allen Shawn.
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OM [Urs Leimgruber, Christy Doran, Bobby Burri + Fredy Studer] – ‘It’s About Time’ (2020)
OM have been at the forefront of improvised music for almost 50 years, and ‘It’s About Time’ shows they’re still doing it as well as ever.
Wendy Eisenberg, “Centreville” from ‘Auto’ (2020): Something Else! Sneak Peek
Singing and playing like a boss is an under-appreciated talent, and Wendy Eisenberg shows she can handle this demanding dual chore with “Centreville.”
Merzbow, Mats Gustafsson + Balazs Pandi – ‘Cuts Open’ (2020)
Merzbow, Mats Gustafsson and Balazs Pandi know how to manipulate calmness to make it as impactful as the ceaseless noise that they also create.
Terje Rypdal – ‘Conspiracy’ (2020)
A restless, progressive artist through the last 50 years, Terje Rypdal shows he can still pack large ideas into a small band within the tighter confines of a studio.
Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘The Unidentifiable’ (2020)
No matter how free or straight it’s played, ‘The Unidentifiable’ is always eloquent, audacious and artful. The Matthew Shipp Trio continues to set the standard for the modern jazz trio of our time.
Takuya Kuroda – ‘Fly Moon Die Soon’ (2020)
Takuya Kuroda already located the sweet spot where funk, jazz, hip-hop and R&B intersect. Now he’s amping up the studio creativity with ‘Fly Moon Die Soon.’
Sameer Gupta + Ben Tyree – ‘Unruly Neighbors’ (2020)
Sameer Gupta and Ben Tyree make music that’s direct and sometimes abrasive but also easy to absorb because they mesh so well together.
Kaze + Ikue Mori – ‘Sand Storm’ (2020)
Satoko Fujii and Natsuki Tamura always have something new to say in part because they are so open to allowing new musical personalities to disrupt an existing chemistry.
