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.
Post Tagged with: "ECM Records"
Marcin Wasilewski Trio feat. Joe Lovano – ‘Arctic Riff’ (2020)
On ‘Arctic Riff,’ this temporary quartet of the Marcin Wasilewski Trio + Joe Lovano never lose their footing through challenging compositions.
John Scofield – ‘Swallow Tales’ (2020)
The John Scofield Trio’s ‘Swallow Tales’ shows that Steve Swallow songs are the sound of quality modern jazz, even with a small band playing in no-nonsense bop style.
Why Keith Jarrett’s Reunion With Charlie Haden on ‘Jasmine’ Was So Important
Released 10 years ago today, this intimate LP recalled Keith Jarrett’s overlooked ‘The Melody at Night, With You’ – but with one key difference: Charlie Haden.
Paul Bley, Gary Peacock + Paul Motian – ‘When Will The Blues Leave’ (1999, rel. 2019)
There’s no better way to remember the brilliance of the late Paul Bley and Paul Motian – as well as that of the still-thriving Gary Peacock.
Keith Jarrett Returned to His Strengths on ‘Testament Paris/London’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Testament Paris/London’ marked a continuation of Keith Jarrett’s striking tightrope walks without a net.
Jan Garbarek Surged Out of a Quieter Era With the Explorative ‘Dresden’
Released 10 years ago today, the live-recorded ‘Dresden’ was the most essential Jan Garbarek album in a long time.
Why Pat Metheny’s ‘New Chautauqua’ Still Provides an Important Refuge
40 years ago, Pat Metheny took the first of many detours into quiet emotion. ‘New Chautauqua’ remains the one that most strongly connects.
Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan – ‘Epistrophy’ (2019)
Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan play with the intent to extract every honeyed drop from these rich melodies, a hallmark of both artists.
David Torn with Tim Berne + Ches Smith – ‘Sun of Goldfinger’ (2019)
The supremely creative ‘Sun of Goldfinger’ is unlike anything else out there – apart from other David Torn records.
