David Mitchell – Turiyans

One of the wonderful aspects of running my blog is that talented and generous individuals often send unsolicited music submissions that impress me tremendously. A perfect example of this is the album by David Mitchell, who describes his work quite effectively: “A potent mix of Central Asian influences with free jazz Continue Reading

Ivo Perelman & Tyshawn Sorey – Parallell Aesthethics

This release pairs Ivo Perelman and Tyshawn Sorey, two of the leading lights of the improv jazz scene.  From the Fundacja Słuchaj Bandcamp site: “This year we are celebrating the 10th birthday of our label. On this occasion, we have prepared a lot of surprises and very unique musical offerings Continue Reading

A Second Life for The Avant-Jazz of Leo Records

Today is a travel day, so there will be no posts, but it seems Bandcamp has a great article on Leo Records.  Leo Feigin was the man responsible for introducing me to people like my old friend Roman Stolyar, Sergei Belichenko, and the work of Sergei Kuryokhin, who I ended Continue Reading

Luneta Freedom Jazz Collective – Mga matang pumipikit sa langit

Welcome to 2025!  Our first release is from the brilliant Bulgarian experimental music label Mahorka, and their latest offering is phenomenal.  The Luneta Freedom Jazz Collective are from Manila, Philippines, and this is a strangely elegant release.  My favorite track of the album, Ang itak ng kamalayan – Isang Ritual, Continue Reading

Barre Phillips – Ahoy!

The world of improvisational music lost one of its biggest icons a couple of days ago.  Barre Phillips, a bassist known for his being adaptable to any style, passed away on December 28.  He worked with legends like Jimmy Giuffre, Paul Bley, Archie Shepp, Peter Brötzmann (whom we also lost Continue Reading

RKS Trio – Live at Bab-Ilo

Thanks to the ever-consistent Muteant Records for bringing this album to my attention!  I’m familiar with both Michel Kristof and Makoto Sato’s work, as both as masters in the improv world, but Quentin Rollet is a new name for me.  His sax playing and sound manipulation are expertly underpinned by Continue Reading