It was very good, but now it is indeed ‘Better’. The strengths of The Individual Beings’ first release have definitely been enhanced, developed. And one can only hope that this artistic journey will continue.
Category: vocal jazz
Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer „But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody?”
Two double bass virtuosos have come together for a joint duet album. And just the juxtaposition of their names in the title causes a thrill and excitement.
Miklós Lukács Cimbiosis Trio & Ligeti Ensemble “Responses to Ligeti”
On an album recorded on the occasion of the centenary of György Ligeti’s birth, Miklós Lukács Cimbiosis Trio and Ligeti Ensemble draw on the Hungarian composer’s ‘Ten Pieces for Wind Quintet’, combining their interpretation with their own musical references.
Scratching Fork “II”
Scratching Fork the band led by guitarist Marek Malinowski is back with new recordings. The enigmatically titled ‘II’ album features ten tracks.
Sullivan Fortner „Solo Game”
The album ‘Solo Game’ is almost 80 minutes of music on two discs. “Solo” and “Game” are actually two separate releases, differing in the instruments used, the programme presented, and the approach to performance.
Follow Dices “Czułość”
It took five years with for listeners to wait for the Follow Dices’ second album. The break was rewarded with extremely interesting and varied music.
Grzegorz Tarwid Trio “Flowers”
Clean Feed’s debut is a kind of return to mainstream jazz. We listen to a modern emanation of the piano trio. In a decidedly classical vein. There are excursions into the pianist’s trademark extravagances, of course, but the stylistic shift is clearly noticeable.
Sanne Rambags, Vincent Courtois, Julian Sartorius “Twigs”
Youth and experience. Jazz and poetry. Diverse musical traditions and inspirations. Three countries. A new band. These elements are combined in the latest release from Budapest-based label BMC Records.
Quinsin Nachoff „Stars and Constellations”
Visionary saxophonist/composer Quinsin Nachoff unites chordless jazz trio and string quartet in adventurous, stunning new directions.
Veronica Swift „Veronica Swift”
Veronica Swift’s third album recorded for Mack Avenue Records will undoubtedly come as a surprise to admirers of the artist’s great talent.