There is no denying that jazz music is going through a form of globalization, branching out into other musical realms, drawing inspiration from other established genres. The musicians on the cutting edge right now are building upon the discipline, theory and improvisational skills learned from the century-old tradition of jazz and augmenting the music with textures and … [Read more...]
Captain Supernova’s ‘The Voyage Never Ends…’ Album Reviewed
In his early writings, philosopher Søren Kierkegaard utilized various pseudonyms to present distinctive viewpoints and to interact with each other in complex dialogues. Throughout its history, jazz musicians have also adopted similar approaches - particularly relying on cosmic iconography - to better push their personal creative boundaries. One recent example is the three … [Read more...]
Stream Bassist Ross McHenry’s “Forest Dance” Featuring Ben Wendel (Premiere)
Composer, bass player and producer Ross McHenry hails from Australia and has taken upon himself the noble mission of advancing modern Australian cultural identity within the context of an increasingly interconnected global musical landscape. Using his own brand of self-proclaimed “creative music” rooted in jazz, Afrobeat, contemporary electronic and chamber, McHenry’s discourse … [Read more...]
Stream José James’ “Turn Me Up” feat. Aloe Blacc
Enduring dreary winter weather in New England demands looking forward to the longer days and warmer months of summer. The new single by the ever soulful and stylistic vocalist José James is the perfect antidote for those needing a little vitamin D boost. “Turn Me Up” features multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Aloe Blacc and is one of twelve guest-filled tracks on James' upco … [Read more...]
Stream Makaya McCraven’s Reimagining of Gil Scott-Heron’s “Where Did The Night Go”
Drummer and producer Makaya McCraven has a new and very special project on the horizon. We’re New Again sees the Chicago native reimagining hometown hero Gil Scott-Heron’s final album I’m New Here, the second full-length interpretation of the record following Jamie xx’s 2011 We’re New Here. Intermingling the original sessions with a mix of samples collected from his improvised l … [Read more...]