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Feb 10 2018

Preview “Moksha,” the new album from Ivo Neame

There’s a new Ivo Neame album on the horizon. The London-based pianist is releasing Moksha on March 23rd, 2018 on Edition Records. If you’re in the mood to spend the day exploring great new music, you only need to perform a search on the name Ivo Neame right here on this site to get you all the music recommendations you’ll need to keep you busy until Neame’s newest album hits the shelves.

Here’s a preview of what’s to come…

Your album personnel: Ivo Neame (acoustic piano, fender rhodes, mellotron, hammond organ, nord lead), George Crowley (tenor sax), Tom Farmer (acoustic bass) and James Maddren (drums).

<a href="http://ivoneame.bandcamp.com/album/moksha">Moksha by Ivo Neame</a>

Learn more about the album, and pre-order it, on his Bandcamp page.

Also available for pre-order on Amazon.

For those of you feeling nostalgic, both retailers offer a vinyl option.

By davesumner • Album Preview • 0

Jun 18 2015

This Is Jazz Today (Part I): Greg Foat Group, Ghost Rhythms, Ivo Neame and more!

June is typically one of the busiest months of new releases, and this year did nothing to shake that reputation. Unsurprisingly, the sheer volume of new releases precipitated too many recommendations to fit in one column. So, today, you get the Album of the Week and a bunch of excellent new recordings… and Saturday, you’re gonna get another large batch of stuff meant to obliterate your budget.

If today’s column is only able to maim your budget, Saturday’s, undoubtedly, will come in for the kill.

Let’s begin.

* Album of the Week *

Greg Foat Group – The Dancers at the Edge of Time

Good grief, this album has got both heart and soul. Some of those classic Pharoah Sanders Impulse recordings had the bliss and the fury to where the music simultaneously had its feet planted in the soil even as it gazed heavenward. The newest from the Greg Foat Group goes about it similarly, but rather than lay down roots, the ensemble tethers itself to the brightest stars in space. Ambient grooves and explosive solos, music to pray to, music to jam out to. Greg’s previous recordings were nice enough, and I certainly had no problem recommending them, but his newest is a huge step up, both in terms of songwriting and performance. So beautiful and in so many ways. Go buy it. Now.

Released on Jazzman Records. Visit the artist site.

More listening | Buy: eMusic – Amazon

*****

* Also Featured This Week *

Ghost Rhythms – Madeleine (Self-Produced)

Massively fun and ornately detailed. The large ensemble, Ghost Rhythms has created an adaptation of a score to the movie Vertigo told through the eyes of poor, dead Madeleine. Some stunning moments of beauty from this mix of jazz sub-genres, and folk and pop. I’ll definitely be writing more about this album in near future.

Artist site | Listen | Buy: Bandcamp – eMusic – Amazon

<a href="http://ghostrhythms.bandcamp.com/album/madeleine">Madeleine by Ghost Rhythms</a>

*****

Charlie Hunter Trio – Let the Bells Ring On (Self-Produced)

Hunter and his 7-string guitar are joined on this session by veteran scenesters and long-time collaborators, trombonist Curtis Fowlkes and drummer Bobby Previte. This is music that sets its roots deep in the soil, sounding like something old given new life. Read a lot more about this album on Bird is the Worm (LINK).

Artist site | Buy: eMusic – Amazon

*****

Ryan Dragon – Kid Songs (Orenda)

Fun music with an abundant playfulness that sometimes follows marching orders and sometimes becomes unhinged. Trombonist Dragon leads a quintet (tenor sax, piano/keys, bass & drums) through a set of tunes that takes the theme of kid songs seriously. There’s a clear attention paid to the tunefulness of each song, even when the quintet purposefully muddies the picture’s clarity.

Artist site | Listen | Buy: Bandcamp – eMusic – Amazon

<a href="http://orendarecords.bandcamp.com/album/kid-songs">Kid Songs by Ryan Dragon</a>

*****

Allan Browne Quintet – Ithaca Bound (Jazzhead)

There’s an appealing looseness to this quintet set by drummer Browne, and the more it verges on messiness, the niftier the music gets. Up-tempo tracks tend to curve over the heart of the plate, but when they slow things down, there’s a Tom Waits sort of eerie tunefulness to things. Trumpeter Eugene Ball, guitarist Geoff Hughes, alto saxophonist Phil Noy and bassist Nick Haywood round out the quintet.

Editor’s Note: Sadly, Allan Browne passed away just five days ago, just shy of his 70th birthday. Read more about this excellent music at the ABC Jazz site (a nice resource for all things Australian jazz).

No artist site | Listen | Buy: eMusic – Bandcamp – Amazon

<a href="http://jazzheadrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ithaca-bound">Ithaca Bound by Allan Browne Quintet</a>

*****

Ivo Neame – Strata (Whirlwind)

An intriguing and incongruous personality to the new one from pianist Neame, who infuses it with the catchiness of his Kairos 4tet work, the nonstop chatter of his Phronesis trio and the morphing song structures that one might take to were they to collaborate with Marius Neset (which Neame does). Sudden changes lead to soft landings. Solid quintet with vibraphonist Jim Hart, saxophonist Tori Freestone, bassist Tom Farmer and drummer Dave Hamblett.

Artist site | Buy: eMusic – Amazon

2015 Releases Sampler by Ivo Neame

*****

Denny Zeitlin & George Marsh – Riding the Moment (Sunnyside)

What a strange and fascinating recording. A duo collaboration between drummer/percussionist George Marsh and pianist Denny Zeitlin, who also works into the mix all kinds of keyboards and effects. The cerebral playfulness of their interactions has the heart of a roots-down garage band jam session, while all the electronics and effects suggests that their garage is wedged onto a satellite hurtling somewhere far off in space.

Artist site | Listen | Buy: eMusic – Bandcamp – Amazon

<a href="http://sunnysidezone.com/album/riding-the-moment-duo-electro-acoustic-improvisations">Riding The Moment – Duo Electro-Acoustic Improvisations by Denny Zeitlin / George Marsh</a>

*****

Fabian Baur – Lifestream (Morpheus)

Strong infusions of pop music make this modern jazz-indie rock session all kinds of catchy. Melodies are well-lit paths for the ear to follow from first note to last. The tracks that adopt a contemplative frame of mind show the strength of this quartet (piano, bass, drums, guitar & effects).

Artist site | Listen | Buy: Bandcamp – eMusic – Amazon

<a href="http://lifestreamband.bandcamp.com/album/lifestream">Lifestream by Fabian Baur – LIFESTREAM</a>

*****

Aaron Diehl – Space, Time, Continuum (Mack Avenue)

It’s more than just symbolic that pianist Diehl assembled a cast that includes both the new generation of jazz musicians and elder statesmen like Benny Golson and Joe Temperley… Diehl’s music seems to exist in both present and past simultaneously. His newest effort is no different, sounding both classic and a breath of fresh air. Straight to the heart of jazz.

*****

Mats Bergstrom – Music for Trio (Naxos)

Guitarist Bergstom’s trio session switches between a quirky, excitable demeanor and one that floats peaceably on the surface of a flowing melody. The drummer adds other percussion and the bassist doubles on cello, and both are vital to the album’s likability. Plenty here to enjoy.

*****

Have a great time digging through the list!

And remember, it’s simple: You like what you like.

Cheers.

AND REMEMBER

Part II of this week’s column posts on Saturday!

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By davesumner • Jazz Recommendations • 1

Jul 30 2018

The Round-up: Disconnected from a life of motion

Here is some very good new music.

Ivo Neame – Moksha (Edition Records)

As much as I enjoy myself a good (great) Phronesis recording, it’s always nice to hear each of the trio members on their own side projects. With Moksha, Ivo Neame continues to express his lyrical eccentricities in a way that is thoroughly embraceable. It’s straight-ahead modern jazz that often jumps a path off the main road without ever cluing the listener in that they’re being guided through uncharted territories. That’s pretty cool, and not easily done. The pianist enlists a quartet that includes tenor saxophonist George Crowley, bassist Tom Farmer and drummer James Maddren. Music from London.

Artist site | Listen | Buy: Bandcamp – Amazon

Beekman – Vol.03: Live in San Francisco (Ropeadope Records)

What I like most about the Beekman ensemble is how their tendency to break down a tune’s structure leads to an explosion of melodic facets rather than muddying the waters and obscuring its definition. It’s like a story that tangents huge into a supporting character’s backstory, providing details of information that seem to have nothing to do with the main plot line… until a return of focus to the lead character results in a far more nuanced and rich backdrop. That’s how the Brooklyn-based quartet of saxophonist Kyle Nasser, pianist Yago Vasguez, bassist Pablo Menares, and drummer Rodrigo Recabarren go about the telling of their sonic tale, and based on the number of times I’ve written about their music, it’s clear this is something they do quite well. This live performance in San Fran is yet more evidence.

<a href="http://beekman.bandcamp.com/album/vol-03-live-in-san-francisco">Vol. 03 Live In San Francisco by Beekman</a>

Artist site | Listen | Buy: Bandcamp

Jan Roth – Kleinod (Sinnbus)

There’s a lovely meditative quality to this session from Jan Roth. The pianist displays a talent for generating a peaceful atmosphere right from go, and it carries on the strength of its introduction even if a particular piece veers into more tumultuous territory. The wind instruments of Antonia Hausmann and Fritz Moshammer add some very appealing and necessary depth to the affair, providing harmonic weight to balance out the sunshine melodies from Roth’s piano. Meanwhile, the bass and drums duo of Alex Binder and Maximilian Stadtfeld add some definition to the melodic arc of each piece, accentuating their motion when appropriate and keeping them corralled before a sense of randomness sets in. Beautiful stuff. Music from Leipzig, Germany.

<a href="http://janrothmusic.bandcamp.com/album/kleinod">Kleinod by Jan Roth</a>

Artist site | Listen | Buy: Bandcamp – Amazon

The Maguire Twins – Seeking Higher Ground (Three Tree Records)

What I like about this recording is that each melody is bright as a moonbeam and leads along a winding path easy to follow and enjoy. What I appreciate about this recording is that the Maguire Twins dive into the songbooks of the modern jazz scene, performing renditions of compositions by Gregory Tardy, Geoffrey Keezer, Donald Brown and Aaron Goldberg. What makes me fond about the recording is that Gregory Tardy, Geoffrey Keezer, Donald Brown and Aaron Goldberg all contribute to the session, joining the duo of bassist Alan Shutaro Maguire and drummer Carl Seitaro Maguire. Sometimes the form of expression is old school swing and sometimes it’s new school roam. Music from Memphis, TN.

Artist site | Listen | Buy: Amazon

**Mora Collective, Alan Schafer (Self-Produced)**

This is jazz with some old school rhythm and blues and new school rock ’n roll all mixed in together. Heavy on enthusiasm and every note thrown like a knockout punch, the Mora Collective quartet of bassist Chris Issacs, saxophonist Zach Puchkors, drummer Eric Yacula and keyboardist James Bonnette unleash everything they’ve got on these five very fun tracks. It’s retailing at Name Your Price, so a nice opportunity to check out music that fits your budget. Music from Dallas, Texas.

<a href="http://moracollective1.bandcamp.com/album/alan-schafer">Alan Schafer by Mora Collective</a>

Artist site | Listen | Buy: Bandcamp

By davesumner • Jazz Recommendations - 2018 • 0 • Tags: Beekman, Edition Records, Ivo Neame, Jan Roth, Mora Collective, Ropeadope Records, Sinnbus, The Macguire Twins, The Round-Up, Three Tree Records

Jul 22 2018

Phronesis has a new album out soon, and previewing it is a good way to spend your Sunday afternoon

Please mark your calendars for September 14th, 2018, because that’s when the outstanding trio Phronesis returns with a new recording. We Are All, the trio’s eighth album, continues the trend of cutting edge modern jazz, but of greater interest is how the trio is still coming into their own. Their different perspectives as members of a trio sounds to be entering increasingly into a single confluence of vision, where the post-bop and folk and chamber elements are no longer individual facets, but a communion. The album, naturally, is getting released on Edition Records.

Your album personnel: Jasper Høiby (double bass), Ivo Neame (piano), and Anton Eger (drums).

<a href="http://phronesistrio.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-all">We Are All by Phronesis</a>

You can pre-order the album on the artist’s Bandcamp page. Pre-order also at Amazon.

And if the trio is new to you, definitely check out my interview of the bassist, Jasper Høiby, in which he talks about the trio’s music and his solo projects. Plenty of good info, plus embedded music to listen to. The interview is sitting at The Bandcamp Daily.

By davesumner • Album Preview • 0

Feb 7 2018