Honoring Django’s spirit of unbridled joy that bubbles with optimism, the new CD “Café Dynamite” from Filippo Dall’Asta and Giulio Romano Malaisi [of the band Gypsy Dynamite, which has several iterations: duo, trio, quartet and quintet] is a worthy addition to the genre. While “Parisian Avenue” is smartly infused with shades of mystery in its... Continue Reading →
They use space, air, sound waves and timing, all to perfection. Two guitars are all there is…but in its minimalism is great substance. From Spain come Rubén Reinaldo and Kely García in a fully collaborative effort, their new CD called “Acuarel.” Each track shimmers, creating peace, ease and positive vibes. Their notes blend and bleed... Continue Reading →
Ethereal and abstract, the improv tone poems contained in the eponymous new album by NO BASE TRIO are mood-inducing, thought-provoking and uncontainable. Tracks are differentiated by number; their description and nomenclature are up to the listener. The music explores all corners, offering, for example, electronica that might feel like next-next gen Emerson Lake & Palmer;... Continue Reading →
The newest EP to come from flutist Hiro Honshuku has him paired with flutist Yuka Kido where they've created righteous bop inspired by a Latin vibe. Just out this past July, the six tracks on "Love to Brasil Project" traverse the emotions from pensive to whirlwind to hip and hearty. Always remaining melodic and in... Continue Reading →
A fly on the wall doesn’t begin to describe the amazing vantage point of author Brian Gruber's jazzy thrill ride through nearly a week hanging out with legendary drummer Billy Cobham. Gruber’s “Six Days at Ronnie Scott’s” is crisp and conversational, allowing the reader to whip through the book like butter. A thoroughly entertaining journey... Continue Reading →
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