The main draw of Avishai Cohen’s artistry throughout his varied output is his restlessness. The inward-looking and reflective ‘Into The Silence’ contrasts with earlier work but is exactly right for the moment.

Carla Bley returns to her long running drum-less threesome featuring electric bassist Steve Swallow and tenor saxman Andy Sheppard with an album by this ensemble next week. You May Also Like: Riverside [Dave Douglas, Chet Doxas, Steve Swallow, Jim Doxas] – The New National Anthem (2017) Steve Kuhn Trio, “MyRead More

I would love to say that my introduction to Jack DeJohnette was his playing on Miles’ Bitches Brew, or maybe his work with Charles Lloyd. I’d sound so hip! You May Also Like: Jack DeJohnette, with Ravi Coltrane and Matthew Garrison – In Movement (2016) How ‘Wish’ Scuffed Up JoshuaRead More

Quite a few years back I had a discussion with a close friend about a certain ‘famous’ musician. I say ‘famous’ because the musician’s name has been dropped from both of our memories You May Also Like: The Knack – ‘Round Trip’ (1981): Forgotten Series