Mats Gustafsson – MG 50: Peace and Fire (2016)
Mats Gustafsson says it is vital to remain open, inquisitive and to explore music. With ‘MG 50: Peace and Fire,’ he does just that.
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Donny McCaslin – Beyond Now (2016)
Donny McCaslin’s ‘Beyond Now’ is an astonishing show of talent and indefinable music which crosses boundaries and merges them – yet retains his jazz influences.
John Edwards, Evan Parker, John Russell + others – Making Rooms (2016)
‘Making Rooms’ has a connection, not only between the musicians but with the listener. It is real, emotive and altogether beautiful.
Charlie Parker – Unheard Bird (2016)
Come on a journey with Charlie Parker. Hear the trials, the outtakes and the false starts of some of his most memorable tunes.
John ‘Papa’ Gros – River’s On Fire (2016)
John “Papa” Gros’ ‘River’s On Fire’ is one of those albums you “see,” because the stories are so well told. Mentor Allen Toussaint would be proud.
Paul Jolly, free jazz musician, club owner and producer: Something Else! Interview
Paul Jolly, a free jazz musician, producer and advocate, has made good on his own personal mantra: “Wake up every day, and do something positive and with love.”
Milton Marsh – Monism (2016)
Incredibly interesting, Milton Marsh’s lost album ‘Monism’ is as relevant today as it was in 1975.
Jeff Beck – Loud Hailer (2016)
Jeff Beck’s confident, virtuoso ‘Loud Hailer’ showcases a veteran performer who’s lost not a jot of cutting edge, provocative style as time passes.
Harry Beckett – Still Happy (2016)
There are just three tracks on ‘Still Happy,’ but they capture the essence of the late Harry Beckett’s fluent jazz trumpet.
Marco Marconi, jazz pianist: Something Else! Interview
The busy, affable Marco Marconi, fresh off the release of his terrific trio recording ‘Nordik,’ paused briefly for a Something Else! Sitdown with Sammy Stein.
