German saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, a musician who usually works in relatively small jazz groups, is now taking her vision to the orchestra. With two pieces full of engrossing discord and a contemporary fusion with traits of classical music and avant-garde jazz improvisation, Contemporary Chaos Practices is an extremely apt title. The soloists featured include Laubrock and … [Read more...]
Bassist Adam Hopkins Releases “Mudball”, First Single off Debut Album ‘Crickets’ (Premiere)
One of the beauties of modern jazz is that it freely draws inspiration from an amalgam of other genres. Popular these days are neo soul, indie rock or hip hop, yet not as often witnessed is post-rock and grunge. This is the challenge set out by bassist and composer Adam Hopkins on his debut album Crickets, coming October 19th to his brand new artist-run Brooklyn-based label Out … [Read more...]