First track from Synonym streams
A stunning interpretation of a George Michael/Aretha Franklin classic heralds a new album from Meshell Ndegeocello.
On the last train home
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Track of the Week: Fathers, ‘Pearl’, Blue Note ****
Formed initially for a 2023 residency at the Montreal Jazz Festival before playing subsequent tours of the US and Japan, the Fathers lineup...
Kenny Barron, Ray Drummond and Ben Riley, So Many Lovely Things: Live in Brecon, Elemental Music ****
Monk, memories of Ray Drummond and Kenny Barron's Live at Bradley's trio cast a spell.
Nils Petter Molvær, Be Quiet, Edition ****
Globe trotting duets from the ambient jazz pioneer work their charms in an archetypally haunting way.
Mat Maneri Quartet, Mist, Sunnyside ***1/2
Blue and lonesome viola led dreaminess shaped through the prism of an avant consciousness
Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band, The New Atomic, Trash City Records ***
Zany big band mayhem from the north of England that aims to break the mould
Zak Irvine, Before Dusk and Dawn EP ****
The Scott Flanigan mentored Robert Glasper inspired Zak Irvine boosts the Irish scene.
Empirical, Like Lambs: To the Slaughter, Whirlwind ***1/2
Empirical sound brand new. Personnel and approach have undergone a rejig.
The Last of Komeda’s Astigmatic Players Günter Lenz Dies Aged 87
Lenz was the final survivor of Krzysztof Komeda’s 1965 masterpiece, Astigmatic.
The Alessi Brothers Are Heard In A Rare Improvisational Setting
Always of interest what Ralph Alessi is up to. Appearing with his brother is novel on this brand new release
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