September 9, 2021 #1220

Sometimes it’s hard not to be overly joyous at the music picked out for a show, and this is one of those. Some really fabulous new recordings to sample for you this week, starting with bassist Shay Hazan & quintet from Israel, Chicago’s Charlie Rumback, Jonah Rosenberg’s Fabulous Trio, NY Continue Reading

September 2, 2021 #1219

You never know where the inspiration comes from. For Portuguese bassist Nelson Cascais it was the words of Emily Bronte that helped him create his new recording “Remembrance”, one of several new releases sampled this week. North Carolina guitarist James Gilmore brings two to the party, while Aussie guitarist Damien Continue Reading

August 26, 2021 #1218

This episode of OMJ is packed to the gills with outstanding music and artists. The French label, Rogue Art, has always been a magnet for me and I finally have some of their uncompromising releases to offer. You’ll hear tunes from three new albums by William Parker & Matthew Shipp, Continue Reading