Every time I delve into the Mexican new music scene, I come up with something brilliant, but this time I was given a heads-up by The Uproot Group band member Enrico Gianfranchi to hear this album. What can I say? This made my day! The release blends jazz (naturally) with Continue Reading
Rudy Carrera
Blogger, label owner, record store buyer and all around charming lad who loves to share music with one and all.
Sonny Rollins – Way Out West
The Colossus has died. Sonny Rollins passed away at the age of 95, leaving a body of work that will number him among the greatest musicians jazz has ever produced.
Various Artists – mulemusiq: Enjoy The Silence Vol.3
Fr0m mulemusiq’s Bandcamp site: “Altogether ten tracks by nine children of Brian Eno, Cluster, Arvo Pärt, and Steve Reich, who all express something honest and unsophisticated while using their machines and instruments in a heartfelt way. That is why „Enjoy The Silence Vol. 3“ bewitches in its overall atmosphere as Continue Reading
Rest Day
Sorry, guys, I need one.
Philippe Simon – Android
Kalamine Records offers a new release from French composer Philippe Simon, whose work I’ve had the pleasure of hearing before. His album sits somewhere between the Berlin School (think early-period Tangerine Dream) and post-Industrial cassette releases from the 1980s. The sound is clean, yet there’s a deep grittiness to it. This is great late-night listening Continue Reading
Various Artists – Meticulous Midgets 2026
Every year, our friends at Meticulous Midgets introduce us to great music highlighted in their magazine. Bands from Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and other countries are highlighted, and the quality is as high as always!
Various Artists – BBE: J Jazz volume 5: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan 1970-1988
From the BBE Bandcamp site: “This final volume features a selection of tracks that is as diverse as it is deep, reflecting the rich and varied Japanese jazz scene that spanned from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, a golden era of innovation and creativity. J Jazz volume 5 Continue Reading
Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Lau Nau – A Few We Remember
From November 2025, we have a very good free improv release worth checking out. From Jonah Parzen-Johnson’s Bandcamp site: “A Few We Remember is the new album by Jonah Parzen-Johnson and Lau Nau. The recording debut for the new duo of Finnish composer Lau Nau, aka Laura Naukkarinen, and American Continue Reading
Nicola Conte – Terra Em Transe / Naquela Base
When in doubt, easy listening cures most ills! Nicola Conte thrills with this 7-inch single, bursting with bossa nova, smoky jazz, and a lounge-laden vibe that hits the spot.
Bongos & Marimbas – Vintage Lounge & Retro Jazz Vol.1 | Cocktail bar music
No reviews today due to a need to relax, so I offer this great channel for easy listening!