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Continue reading →: Ivo Perelman: SynesthesiaDEFKAZ RECORDS (RELEASED JUNE 1, 2026 The quartet of saxophonist Ivo Perelman, pianist Matthew Shipp, bassist William Parker and drummer Bobby Kapp continue to do what they do best —stimulate responses in each other and their listeners. So, Synesthesia is a more than appropriate title for their third recording as…
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Continue reading →: Lucy Yeghiazaryan: Hey Love!LA RESERVE (RELEASED JUNE 19, 2026) On her last recording, Beyond the Golden Door, Armenian born Lucy Yeghaizaryan brought her intimate and elegant vocal styling to the music of her culture. With her new release, Hey Love!, she returns to the music she first heard on her father’s contraband recordings…
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Continue reading →: Vladimi Redzic: First Time AroundSELF RELEASED (RELEASED MAY 25, 2026) Guitarist Vladimir Redzic’s debut recording reminds us that jazz does not have to be complicated or controversial to make a statement. Redzic’s statement on First Time Around is as much about the timelessness of the Great American Songbook as it is about the enduring…
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Continue reading →: Virginia MacDonald: In Search Of …CELLAR MUSIC (RELEASED MAY 29, 2026) Searching for a clarinetist who approaches the instrument with modern (almost sax-like) sensibilities? You’ll find it on In Search Of…, the debut release from Canadian clarinetist Virginia MacDonald. After appearing on more than 20 recordings, MacDonald gets an opportunity to stand out on her…
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Continue reading →: Chad Fowler/Matt Lavelle: WhirlpoolMAHAKALA RECORDS (RELEASED MAY 15, 2026) Four musicians are about to go through a revolving door. The musicians are trumpet/clarinet player Matt Lavelle, stritch/alto flute player Chad Fowler, bassist Ken Filiano and drummer Bobby Kapp. The revolving door is Whirlpool, the latest release on Fowler’s Mahakala label. The music spins,…
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Continue reading →: Rob Garcia: Sizzle EnsembleCONNECTION WORKS (RELEASED MAY 29, 2026) As my wife often says, “Abe, you’re doing too much!” After listening to the Sizzle Ensemble, I might say the same thing to Rob Garcia . Garcia and his band (Noah Preminger on sax, Shane Endsley on trumpet, Gary Versace on piano and Kim…
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Continue reading →: Michel Gentile: Light of DayCONNECTION WORKS (RELEASED MAY 29, 2026) According to one resource, chamber jazz can be identified by its formal compositions, acoustic ensembles, unconventional instrumentation and global influences. If that is the case, Michel Gentile’s Light of Day is a perfect example of modern-day chamber jazz. In terms of compositions, Gentile’s 10…
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Continue reading →: Sue Cahill: EvanstoniaSELF PRODUCED (RELEASED MAY 29, 2026) With the release of Evanstonia, you can add Sue Cahill to the list of woman bass players currently on the scene. What might separate Cahill from the others is her decades as a orchestral musician. Although, she may not be a flashy bassist, Cahill’s…
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Continue reading →: Paul Hecht: Pyrography IIEARS & EYES RECORDS (RELEASED MAY 29, 2026) Pianist Paul Hecht’s Pyrography II exemplifies the age old saying, “Once a teacher, always a teacher.” Afterall, before turning fully to music, Hecht spent years in academia, including teaching English and Theatre Arts. As evidenced by Pyrography II, he still has valuable…
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Continue reading →: Ben Wolfe: Any Time After NowRESIDENT ARTS RECORDS (RELEASED MAY 15, 2026) Although bassist Ben Wolfe replaced the guitar with vibes, the music of Any Time After Now bears a striking resemblance to his 2024 Understated session — relaxed and intricate performances in the style of Lennie Tristano. The comparison is most obvious on the…
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