When the brilliant saxophonist Marty Ehrlich formed Trio Exaltation with bassist John Hebert and drummer Nasheet Waits back in 2018, it was a continuation of Ehrlich’s penchant for trios. He feels they are perfect situations for getting down to the essence of their music. Ehrlich’s new release with Trio Exaltation Continue Reading
March 27, 2025 #1404
I try to keep things fluid on One Man’s Jazz and incorporate various specials and themes rather than just the simple playlist – not that there’s anything wrong with those. This episode is the result of my curiosity about some of the nominees for the prestigious German Jazz Prize so Continue Reading
March 20, 2025 #1403
More great new music arrived in the past week: Duos: trumpeter/composer Wadada Leo Smith & pianist/composer Vijay Iyer team up for a commentary on present day society on their latest duo album “Defiant Life”; South Korean pianist Eunhye Jeong & bassist Michael Bisio; and “Pictish Spaghetti”, a curious guitar and Continue Reading