One Man's Jazz

There’s a definite edginess to much of the music in this week’s One Man’s Jazz. It begins with music from some old friends, Finnish trio Black Motor, then with a freely improvised piece by pianist Anthony Coleman and drummer Brian Chase, to Kraft, a great quartet from Baltimore, then the Continue Reading

There’s an interesting mix of new music in this episode, among them preview of upcoming releases by two important creators, both alto saxophonists: the great innovator Ornette Coleman and New York Loft Scene pioneer Alan Braufman. The trio, Hello Cacus, has three talented younger players and their probably one-off meeting, Continue Reading

As always, featured new releases lead the way in this playlist: pianist Leo Genovese, bassists John Hebert and Luke Stewart (Silt Trio), drummer Diogo Alexandre from Portugal with his band Bock Ensemble, and saxophonists Brodie West and his Toronto quintet plus Austin Texas’ Willie Oteri, There’s a preview of drummer Continue Reading