An album which blends through-composition and improvisation, each piece having its own plot and internal logic. Quinsin Nachoff – saxophone Mark Helias – double bass Dan Weiss – drums Quinsin Nachoff’s Ethereal Trio Press highlights for Quinsin Nachoff’s Ethereal Trio: “Improvisational masterworks… Impeccable but not pristine… Highly recommended.” ★★★★
El Barranco by Tori Freestone Trio Reaching into the heart of improvised music has become second nature to British tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone and perennial colleagues Dave Manington (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums) on their latest Whirlwind release El Barranco. Latest press highlights from the European music press: “Freestone’s
Thank You for Coming to Life Kenny Warren – trumpet, compositions JP Schlegelmilch – piano Noah Garabedian – bass Satoshi Takeishi – drums Latest press highlights: “Every thing about this music is real, honest, and enjoyable.” Step Tempest (full review) “This is a powerful set of immaculate performances displaying
We’re happy to share the news that revered composer, conductor, producer and arranger Mike Gibbs is set to celebrate his 80th birthday with a number of celebrations in Europe, UK and the USA and we’re producing his 6-date English tour with full big band and live video recording planned for
Partikel Duncan Eagles – saxophones Max Luthert – double bass Eric Ford – drums and percussion More info on Counteraction Previous releases: String Theory Cohesion Latest press highlights for Counteraction: “A continuous flow of musical narrative… Incorporating elements of jazz, prog rock and chamber music… Constantly refreshing and extremely
Click here to buy CDs, FLACS, ALACS & more “Mature, expressively executed songs blend together blues, jazz and country.” Jazzwise Magazine “A magnificent album… A fusion of jazz, folk and blues influences and an intense and emotional vocal delivery.” Radio REC (FR) The Other River **PRE ORDER**
PRE-ORDER Fistfight at the Barndance and receive an instant downloadable track: HERE Album Launch – September 11th – Kings Place, London – 7.30pm (Tickets) Fistfight at the Barndance by Gareth Lockrane In his most ambitious artistic undertaking yet, respected British flautist, composer and educator Gareth Lockrane brings his
Click here to purchase CDs, FLACS, ALACS and more “The saxes vie with one another in fluid joint solos… adding to the richness of the harmony” Jazzwise Magazine “Richly textured and contrapuntal arrangements enhanced by the imaginative choice of instrumentation.” ★★★★ All About Jazz (full review) “Innovative and original
The new release from NYSQ Sleight of Hand builds on their catalog of five previous album recordings (most recently, The New Straight Ahead and Power of 10, on Whirlwind) as saxophonist Tim Armacost, pianist David Berkman and drummer Gene Jackson welcome double bassist Daiki Yasukagawa back into the fold. Check
Click here for CDs and Digital Downloads of More Powerful “Captivating and unpredictable.” ★★★★ The Guardian (full review) “More Powerful” may be one of the hardest-hitting contemporary jazz records you’ll hear this year.” Step Tempest (full review) “Boundless creativity without ever forgetting the importance of a beautiful melody.” Radio REC