Four for Fall
No pumpkin spice here, just four sure-to-be-great releases to look forward to over the next few months.
Tord Gustavsen Trio's 'Seeing': A Study in Restraint
Out today on ECM Records, Seeing marks Gustavsen's 10th album with the label and a new chapter in his celebrated trio recordings.
Ben Solomon Debuts Two Albums with Giant Step Arts
Giant Step Arts expands its Modern Masters and New Horizons series with two albums by saxophonist Ben Solomon, out September 20.
Lost Sounds of '80s LA: Afterimage's 'Faces to Hide'
Some bands burn bright and fast, leaving behind only tantalizing fragments of legacy. Afterimage, a post-punk group that briefly lit up the Los Angeles scene in the early '80s, is a case in point.
Dancing About Architecture with Ed Neumeister
Ed Neumeister is a trombonist, composer, arranger and educator operating at the forefront of creative music for more than forty years, including work with Jerry Garcia (in the band, Reconstruction), backing up the likes of Chuck Berry, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Frank Sinatra.
Başak Günak's 'Rewilding': Nature Whispers in Electronic Tones
Başak Günak, the Istanbul-born, Berlin-based sound artist also known as AH! KOSMOS, has a new album, Rewilding, set to drop on September 20th via Subtext Recordings.
Jeremy Ledbetter Trio Defies 'Gravity' with Heavy New Album
The Toronto-based pianist launches his trio into the stratosphere with Gravity, a high-octane follow-up to their 2018 debut Got a Light? Out now, via CaneFire Records
Ray LaMontagne's 'Long Way Home' Live Under the Stars
Ray LaMontagne's intimate winery performance highlights the artist's growth from indie darling to Grammy-winning troubadour.
Wolfgang Muthspiel's 'Etudes/Quietudes': A Master Craftsman's Journey
Austrian guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel is set to release a new solo album that's both a celebration of craftsmanship and a deeply personal musical statement.
Eureka Shoes Finds Perfect Fit with 'Beautalina'
Born from a pandemic-era fellowship, Eureka Shoes crafts a debut album that blends vintage folk harmonies with contemporary flair.
Matt Slocum's 'Lion Dance': A Roaring Saxophone Trio
Drummer and composer Matt Slocum is set to release his seventh album, "Lion Dance," on November 1, 2024, through Sunnyside Records. A must-listen for fans of innovative, interactive jazz and anyone who appreciates the art of the saxophone trio.
Kris Davis Honors Her Influences with 'Run the Gauntlet'
Grammy-winning pianist and composer Kris Davis is set to release her new album, Run the Gauntlet, on September 27, 2024, via Pyroclastic Records. This release marks Davis' return to the trio format after a decade, featuring bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake.