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.’
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Christmas Music for People Who are Sick of Christmas Music: Gimme Five
By now, you’ve probably had just enough of the same old holly jolly stuff. Mark Saleski is here to help with some suggestions from off the beaten path.
Ramsey Lewis, “Here Comes Santa Claus” (1961): One Track Mind
It seems Ramsey Lewis can make anything listenable, even transcendent.
Andrew Lamb Trio – ‘Casbah of Love’ (2018)
As an old school guy who thrives in the outer reaches of jazz, Andrew Lamb leads another formidable trio date ‘Casbah of Love’ with a lot of both head and heart.
Ginger Baker on His Passion for Jazz: Something Else! Interview
“A good audience can really lift a player to great heights,” Ginger Baker says, “almost like they are playing the musician.”
Ivo Perelman, Mat Maneri, Mark Feldman + Jason Hwang – ‘Strings 2’ (2018)
Ivo Perelman almost decided not to record with a cellist, but thankfully he changed his mind.
Pearcy / Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet – ‘Over the Edge’ (2018)
The Pearcy / Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet created an album that has energy, soul and a slight sense of the unpredictable.
Nick Finzer’s Hear & Now, “Steps – What Was” (2018): One Track Mind
Nick Finzer’s Hear and Now celebrates the 50th anniversary of Chick Corea’s classic ‘Now He Sings, Now He Sobs,’ issued in December 1968.
Ivo Perelman + Jason Stein – ‘Spiritual Prayers’ (2018)
Ivo Perelman and Jason Stein’s ‘Spiritual Prayers’ provides a symbiotic, seemingly effortless demonstration of free improvisational playing.
Donny McCaslin – ‘Blow’ (2018)
This album seems to have brought Donny McCaslin to a decision point: Is he a jazz player, an improviser or a rock / pop / stage show player?
