The truly global reach of jazz is demonstrated by this selection of new releases. From large ensembles to duos, and crossing several continents, the variety and vibrancy of the music is on show with some exciting and thought-provoking creations.
Show Intro 00:00Omar Thomas Large Ensemble “The Path” from Griot Songs (Omar Thomas Music) 00:28Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet “Sun” from Beautiful People (WMQ Records) 17:17Rebecca Coupe Franks “Forest” from Landscape Suites for Trumpet (RCF Music) 24:11Brian Molley Quartet And The Asin Langa Ensemble “Parapraxis/Liver Jivaro” from Journeys (BGMM Records) 31:58Anupam Shobhakar “Ladders To The Sky” from Liquid Reality (AGS Recordings) 41:07Dave Manington's Riff Raff “Strike The Harp” from Weightless (Lamplight Social Records) 55:36Igor Willcox Quartet “Zero Gravity” from Time Traveller (Room73 Records) 1:05:47Nanami Haratu “The Vibe” from The Vibe (Origin Records) 1:14:08Theoretical Planets “Everyday Dispair” from Zero (PJCE) 1:21:26Yuval Cohen Quartet “Avia” from Winter Poems (ECM) 1:30:03Armagos “Memories” from The Journey Of Life (Armagos Music) 1:36:20Erik Jekabson “El Don” from Breakthrough (Wide Hive Records) 1:40:34Shuffle Demons “X Marks The Spot” from Are You Really Real? (Alma Records) 1:48:13Mathias Eick, Kristjan Randalu, Ole Morten Vågan “Lullaby” from Lullaby (ECM) 1:51:51