The direction of Tom Skinner’s LP, Voices of Bishara, goes off in zigs and zags, yet “The Journey” embarks on a trot with a purpose, as the song’s title suggests. The track provides a knowing respite on the record before diving further into the angles of Skinner’s mind. Tom Skinner | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify Continue reading Tom Skinner – “The Journey”
I have to address the art first: I have never seen a more perfect image. It’s so colorful, yet muted by all the blues. The dolphins look so happy but I am unsettled by their three eyes—on one side. Do they even have eyes on the other side to balance? The style of the waves is incredible and creates so much movement in such a … Continue reading Anteloper – “Delfin Rosado”
Can’t say no to a well-curated compilation, especially not its sequel. As a non-jazzhead, I was surprised to hear a number of genres that I wasn’t expecting from an album called Lefto Presents Jazz Cats Volume 2. It is an overt reminder that jazz comes in many forms…and usually includes a fabulous instrumental solo. Sdban Records | buy Lefto Presents Jazz Cats Volume 2 Dishwasher_ … Continue reading [Various Artists] – Lefto presents Jazz Cats Volume 2
Bryan Away – Canyons to Sawdust On the pastoral Canyons and Sawdust, Bryan Away’s storytelling is given the perfect stage. Among the tales he sings is a nod to Ingmar Bergman’s miniseries (you may know its adaptation with Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain) and that track’s direct foil, the jaunty “Scenes from a Wedding.” The title of Away’s summer LP derives from an analogy in an … Continue reading Best Albums of 2021, 11-20 (part 1)
sngalbums: Jazz is never stagnant. The best live players are able to hop between keys and rhythms with an acute sense of place, asking where the song is headed and where they plan to interject. The genre is generous and has infinite facets, allowing veterans and newcomers to often occupy the same spotlight. Last winter, national stalwarts came together to form New York United—both a … Continue reading Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind
Jazz is never stagnant. The best live players are able to hop between keys and rhythms with an acute sense of place, asking where the song is headed and where they plan to interject. The genre is generous and has infinite facets, allowing veterans and newcomers to often occupy the same spotlight. Last winter, national stalwarts came together to form New York United—both a four-piece … Continue reading Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind
Jubilant jazz journey. Continue reading
As surprising as it may read on paper, it’s true—”Everything I Do” is an ode to you. Source: SoundCloud / The Side Project Continue reading
One of Chicago’s most respected improvisers is about to release a new album on International Anthem, called The Oracle. Angel Bat Dawid tracked and overlayed all parts on her new record for a fuller sound that still represents her freeform jazz spirit. Pre-order the album ahead of its release on Feb 8 here. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Another forthcoming release on International Anthem in the coming weeks includes jazz collective Resavoir’s new single “Escalator.” A live version of the track will appear as its b-side; find more info here and pre-order and listen to both cuts on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 