Dirt in the Machine — Hiroki Chiba Joins Hinode Tapes for 'Ita'
Piotr Kaliński explains why the Polish trio's third album required expensive tape, cheap equipment, and a Japanese bassist who could read minds from thousands of miles away.
Avant-Jazz
Rolling Bones — Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson, and the Art of Risk
Courvoisier and Halvorson unveil 'Bone Bells,' their acclaimed third album, and demonstrate how musical risk yields remarkable rewards. Eight new compositions showcase technical prowess while revealing a partnership where composed frameworks serve as springboards rather than constraints.
Pericopes+1's Post-Human Take on European Jazz
Once a piano-sax duo playing sacred music, Pericopes+1 now wields vintage electronics and modern machines to examine life in the age of algorithms on 'Good Morning World.'
Ancient Fires Light a New Path for Greece's Kolida Babo
Two Greek woodwind players build haunting soundscapes, channeling an abandoned mountain village's voice through ancient ritual, Armenian melodies, and modern electronics.
Daniel Fortin Finds New Voices on 'Cannon'
From Peterborough's vibrant arts scene to Toronto's jazz world, bassist Daniel Fortin has always followed his musical instincts. His new album reveals what happens when an artist lets go of preconceptions and allows collaborators to help shape the sound.