Different Noises

ECM records continue to release an eclectic range of remarkable music which transcends narrow genre classifications and offers the listener the chance to explore new sounds and experiences. Four excellent new releases from that label are featured on this episode. In addition there is a fascinating and varied mix of new releases yet again proving that Jazz is a broad church. I close the show with an excellent live recording from the legendary Wayne Shorter from the first in a series of new live albums celebrating the great man. Featuring:

No Codes

The sad recent passing of Martin Phillips of The Chills warranted a tribute so I have selected music from three of their albums. A cult band in the truest sense of that description they were the early instigators of the Dunedin sound which has been argued was the birthplace of indie rock. The rest of the show is an eclectic mix of new releases, classic tracks and some rarities from my hard disc and CD collection. Featured artists:

PIG

An eclectic mix of new music this week with guitars and pianos featuring. This international mix of music also introduces a band that describe themselves as “minimalist rock” but whose compositions are influenced by bands that merged rock and jazz in their output. Tekrar Eden, from Sheffield U.K. offer a fresh perspective to the music.

Featuring:

Jorge Cariglino

To some degree what goes into these shows is down to what is sent my way by the lovely people that promote music. The random nature of those submissions allows me to meet the Different Noises agenda and demonstrate the variety of music that is out there. If you read the mainstream press then you would think that music is in the hands of Swift, Sheeran and their ilk, when in reality there is a vast amount of excellent music, far better than the aforementioned produce I reckon. So, here’s a selection that demonstrates variety, mostly new, some re-released, and my own particular obsessions. As Ann-Marie sings in The Speed of Sound tracks “Can You Hear The Unheard Music” - yes you can on this show!

Featured artists:

Danny Short

On her new album Run the Gauntlet, Kris Davis pays tribute to six remarkable women pianists who have provided inspiration and support over the course of her own journey in music: Geri Allen, Carla Bley, Marilyn Crispell, Angelica Sanchez, Sylvie Courvoisier and Renee Rosnes. I’m featuring a track from the Davis album plus a selection of music from the six women. In addition there’s music from other new releases including a couple of tracks from the new album from Pericopes +1 featuring Emi Vernizzi, Ruben Bellavia, and, Claud Vignalli.

One of the most exciting bands to emerge from Australia in recent years is the post-Drones band Tropical Fuck Storm who are Gareth Liddiard, Fiona Kitschin, Lauren Hammel and Erica Dunn. A new live album is coming in September and I preview a track from that as well as including music from each of the band members prior projects. In addition a tsunami of new releases, some classics from the archives and a small dollop of weirdness.

The majority of the music on the show is new with a good proportion of it provided by duos, duo lead ensembles, and, trios. I close with a classic recording of Miles Davis live with his second great quintet. Featured artists:

Michael Wolff

There was a paucity of new releases this week so as well as the new releases I delved into the hard drive to select a handful of favourites from over the years, a couple of which we had a hand in/or will be releasing via German Shepherd Records/Half Edge Records. The new stuff, what there is of it, is very interesting and varied. Featured artists:

The Stabbing Jabs

Another selection of brand new releases from around the wide World of Jazz taking in Scotland, the United States , South Korea, Canada, Italy, Greece, Chile and France. Featuring :

Fraser Fifield 

Canadian and Australian music in abundance this time with a specific focus on Melbourne newbies Velvet Parade and a look back at some of the music the band members have been involved in hitherto. Also plenty of new stuff, some regular favourites and some seminal jazz meets rock from Miles Davis. Also featured :

Teeth Of The Sea