Arema Arega – ‘The Red Soundtracks’ (2019)
There is nothing usual, easy listening or ordinary about Arema Arega’s ‘The Red Soundtracks.’ It is completely different.
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Claudio Roditi’s Gorgeous ‘Brazilliance x4’ Deftly Balanced His Many Influences
Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.
Larry Grenadier – ‘The Gleaners’ (2019)
Larry Grenadier’s ‘The Gleaners’ is a declaration that this long-time in-demand sideman is a seriously viable artist in his own right.
Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘Signature’ (2019)
Matthew Shipp returns to his trio, using a common setup to make music that’s uncommonly advanced and stimulating.
Kait Dunton, with John D’earth – ‘Planet D’earth’ (2019)
In celebrating her starting point with ‘Planet D’earth,’ Kait Dunton ends up revealing more about what she’s now capable of.
Dwight Trible – ‘Mothership’ (2019)
It feels like the vocal talent of Dwight Trible has been one of the best-kept secrets in jazz. Well, not now, it isn’t.
Eliane Elias Confidently Expanded Her Main Influences on ‘Bossa Nova Stories’
Elaine Elias had paid tribute to Brazil’s great contribution to jazz long before this album arrived 10 years ago. But ‘Bossa Nova Stories’ was different.
Jon Lundbom and Big Five Chord – ‘Harder On the Outside’ (2019)
Though the lineup changed for ‘Harder On the Outside,’ daring and creativity has been the constant of Jon Lundbom and Big Five Chord for its 15-year existence.
Jamie Saft, Steve Swallow and Bobby Previte – ‘You Don’t Know the Life’ (2019)
The third segment of the Jamie Saft/Steve Swallow/Bobby Previte collaboration is also their third time trying out something new.
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.
