Weegee, February 21, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget
A trip to a North London vegan cafe turned into a moment of musical discovery with Weegee.

A trip to a North London vegan cafe turned into a moment of musical discovery with Weegee.

The enthusiasm that Jeff Cosgrove, Matthew Shipp and William Parker invest in pushing jazz into sweet freedom shines through on ‘Near Disaster.’

The Garden District Trio’s ‘Upward’ emphasizes the currently in-vogue NOLA beat – and, with this trio, it’s expertly delivered.

The deep soul of ’60s organ jazz is at the heart of Nick Hempton’s latest venture.

Chris Greene offers an unexpected post-Valentine’s Day treat in the form of a live recording from the Evanston, Illinois venue Space.

Cabaret-noir singer Graham J.’s ‘Cry’ is an album of surprises, one which hits you both aurally and emotionally.

There is nothing usual, easy listening or ordinary about Arema Arega’s ‘The Red Soundtracks.’ It is completely different.
Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.

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 returns to his trio, using a common setup to make music that’s uncommonly advanced and stimulating.