Eric Dolphy – ‘Musical Prophet: The Expanded 1963 New York Studio Sessions’ (1963; 2019 release)
This constitutes the most significant addition in a very long time to the catalog of – and insight into – the brilliant but enigmatic Eric Dolphy.
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Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 3 of 4, Avant Garde + Experimental)
Here is S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 list for avant garde jazz and experimental music, including releases by Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique and others.
Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog – ‘YRU Still Here?’ (2018)
Marc Ribot and his merry little band of jazz misfits are back extending the middle finger to anything or anybody that catches their ire.
Andrew Cyrille, with Wadada Leo Smith and Bill Frisell – ‘Lebroba’ (2018)
The freewheeling ‘Lebroba’ is a solid entry in Andrew Cyrille’s lengthy catalog, and could be considered a solid entry in the catalogs of Wadada Leo Smith and Bill Frisell, too.
Satoko Fujii Orchestra Tokyo – ‘Kikoeru, Tribute to Masaya Kimura’ (2018)
This completes a year-long celebration of Satoko Fujii’s 60th birthday with the same inventiveness, grace and genius shown throughout the entire series.
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.’
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.
Ryan A. Miller – ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ (2018)
Ryan A. Miller’s ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ thrives in its uniqueness.
David Dominique – ‘Mask’ (2018)
David Dominique shows a creative zeal for using traditional jazz as a springboard into the abyss, much as Mingus, Kirk and Lacy did.
Brandon Seabrook Trio – ‘Convulsionaries’ (2018)
The way a chamber string trio is being used by the Brandon Seabrook Trio for ‘Convulsionaries’ is bonafide wack. It’s akin to G.G. Allin hosting ‘Masterpiece Theater.’
