February 15, 2024 – 1347

The nod to Black History Month continues with an opening set of poetry (with music of course), before digging into some interesting new albums like Belgian/Norwegian pianist Jonas Cambien, a pair featuring saxophonist Ivo Perelman, pianist Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio, New York saxophonist Sam Weinberg, Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist Allison Burik, the Continue Reading

February 8, 2024 #1346

Manna from the new release heaven this week: Looty Trio from Switzerland; Bulliphant from Belgium; three from Norwegian groups (Emmeluth’s Amoeba, Friends & Neighbours and Scheen Jazzorkerster); Portugal’s Old Mountain with Tony Malaby; drummer Vinnie Sperrazza’s Apocryphal; an excerpt from Paul Dunmall Quartet’s performance at a tribute to Keith Tippett; Continue Reading