New York based Dutch saxophonist Ben Van Gelder’s newest album is on its way. Among Verticals features usual cast members vibraphonist Peter Schlamb, bassist Rick Rosato, drummer Craig Weinrib, and pianist Sam Harris augmented by the arrival of tenor saxophonist Kyle Wilson and trumpeter Philip Dizack. Among Verticals is inspired by František Kupka’s painting “Mme Kupka among … [Read more...]
Ambrose Akinmusire at Like a Jazz Machine (Full Concert Video)
Ambrose Akinmusire needs no introduction. Winner of the prestigious 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, Akinmusire has since then release two albums for Blue Note Records and, just a few days ago, received one of twenty Doris Duke Performing Artist Award. Watch a one hour set by Akinmusire and his band, filmed last May at the Like a Jazz Machine Festival in … [Read more...]