Mar 23 2014
Nashaz – “Jurjinah”
Today’s video is from Nashaz, performing the track “Jurjinah” from their 2013 self-titled debut. An intoxicating mix of Arabic music and Jazz, they combine rich layers of percussion with melodies that twist and turn and float with an enthralling motion.
Nashaz was reviewed on this site (LINK), and earned the #30 position on the Bird is the Worm Best of 2013 list (LINK).
Your video personnel: Brian Prunka (oud), Kenny Warren (trumpet), Nathan Herrera (alto sax), Brian Hotlz (bass), George Mel (percussion), and Vin Scialla (riq).
Have a great Sunday!
Cheers.
Mar 26 2014
My new eMusic Jazz Picks are up at Wondering Sound
As most of you are aware, I have been writing a weekly column for eMusic.com that gives a rundown of the best of the new Jazz releases each week (my Jazz Picks). Well, eMusic has spun off their editorial function to a completely separate site, called Wondering Sound. It’s still an eMusic thing, but my Jazz Picks will now be posted over on the Wondering Sound site.
So don’t freak out when the link takes you to an unfamiliar site. I’ll be reprinting this introduction for the next handful of weeks, just so that everyone becomes familiar with the changes.
Now, that said, my new recommendations have just been posted up on the Wondering Music site HERE.
Notable albums from this week’s article are:
… and a whole bunch of other great options. Really exciting week of new releases. It wasn’t a huge drop, but what came out this week was pretty damn special.
Enjoy!
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