There’s a distinctly European aspect to the new releases sampled this time around. French pianist Bruno Angelini was impressed by a quote from Wayne Shorter about how lotus flowers purify the water around them, so he decided to make a recording and dedicate it to Shorter, his favourite musician, and Continue Reading
July 31, 2025 # 1422
“I’ll take the Combination Special, please.” That’s the theme running through several of the new releases sampled this time around on OMJ. Prolific saxophonist Ivo Perelman’s “A Modicum Of The Blues” brings together several of the musicians regularl heard on his duo and trio works into a rousing free-blowing quintet. Continue Reading
July 24, 2025 #1421
The new albums sampled in this edition cut a wide swath through improvised music. Baritone saxophonist Dave Sewelson’s band on “Muscle Memory” is a true all-star NY ensemble with drummer Steve Hirsh, trombonist Steve Swell, pianist Matthew Shipp and bassist William Parker. That’s a killer quintet, and rising star drummer Continue Reading