November 13, 2025 #1436 The stream of new releases continues to flow; this week’s debuts include the much-anticipated first album by German saxophonist/composer Julius Gawlik. I’ve been impressed with him as a member of Jim Black’s The Schrimps, and Julius does not disappoint. For good measure, Jim Black’s playing drums Continue Reading
November 6, 2025 #1435 R.I.P. Jack DeJohnette
This one’s about Jack. Jack DeJohnette. Amazing drummer, pianist, composer, bandleader, man. Loved by so many. He died on October 26th but his music and influence never will die. His passing really hit me hard as it did many others. Some of my most memorable live musical experiences include Jack. Continue Reading
October 30, 2025 #1434
Record promoters have taken to sending out single “preview” tracks for upcoming releases and there are some notable ones in this edition of OMJ: the trio Flyways featuring pianist Mara Rosenbloom, the duo of soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom collaborating with percussionist Brian Shankar Adler, and bassist Shawn Lovato (not Continue Reading