Nov 20 2014
My new 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. While I’m still doing the same thing, my Jazz Picks will now be posted over on the Wondering Sound site, which exists in its own world. It’s why you now see Bandcamp players embedded in the column as well as recs for albums not retailing on eMusic.
Speaking of which, my new batch of recommendations have just been posted up on the Wondering Music site HERE.
Notable albums from this week’s article are:
… and a handful of other decent options. The year in new releases is winding down, but there’s still plenty to keep you occupied.
Cheers!
Nov 21 2014
These are videos that I like: Augur Ensemble – “Herd”
Today’s featured video is from the Augur Ensemble, performing the song “Herd,” a track from their excellent 2013 release, The Daily Unknown. It’s from a July 2013 performance at Loft Köeln for Deutschlandfunk.
It’s an album I return to from time to time, and find it no less compelling than my very first listen. Here’s a LINK to my recommendation of it.
Additionally, the ensemble’s pianist, Fabian M. Mueller, just released an excellent recording with saxophonist Reto Suhner, which will be receiving a recommendation on this site in about a week.
In the meantime, here’s your Friday video…
Your video personnel: Eirik Dørsdal (trumpet), Anni Elif Egecioglu (cello, voice), Fabian M. Mueller (piano), Kaspar von Grünigen (double bass), and Øyvind Hegg-Lunde (drums).
Recorded by: Stefan Deistler.
Have a great start to your weekend!
Cheers.
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