Fortunato – Journey (2011): Forgotten series
Diligently designed songs, executed with taste, substance, and energy.
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Albert Ayler Trio – Spiritual Unity (1964, 2014 50th Anniversary Expanded Edition)
The first jazz record released by the just-beginning ESP-Disk record company, ‘Spiritual Unity’ quickly put this tiny label on the map, as well as thrust Ayler to the forefront of the free jazz movement when it was released more than a year later. Even then, this record was well ahead of the frontier of jazz and remains so today.
Something Else! sneak peek: Joe Bonamassa, “Different Shades of Blue” (2014)
Bonamassa advances his new album with a pretty nice display of his soulful side.
The secret weapon in Scott Amendola’s Fade To Orange project: Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn
Scott Amendola’s leadership and Nels Cline’s presence should make ‘Fade To Orange’ a special recording, but don’t sleep on Trevor Dunn. Every time I’ve come across a record on which he’s appeared, it’s been a rather good record. That bodes well for this one.
Something Else! sneak peek: Bruce Hornsby, “Life in the Psychotropics” from Solo Concerts (2014)
After a period of exploring roots music, Hornsby takes a bold step.
Exclusive stream: Supertramp’s Carl Verheyen, “Bloody Well Right” (2014)
A brilliant reimagining of a song you probably thought you knew inside and out.
One Track Mind: Nick Hempton, “Catch and Release” (2014)
Write, record and release a new jazz tune every six weeks for a year? Nick Hempton could be onto something good.
Something Else! sneak peek: Gerald Albright – Slam Dunk (2014)
Another well-developed mixture of smooth jazz, and adult contemporary music.
Dave Douglas + Uri Caine – Present Joys (2014)
A private, warmhearted meeting of minds – and we were allowed to listen in.
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers – Emergency Situation (2014)
Like Piazza himself, this restless delight never stays in one place for long.
