On this show all new releases from Stephen Philip Harvey, Søren Lee, Noah Haidu, Anthony D’Alessandro, Aleksi Glick, Tony Monaco Trio, Daniel Janke Winter Trio, Domas Žeromskas, Hill Collective, Pozak Trio, Angelica Sanchez & Chad Taylor, and Alice Coltrane.
- Show Intro 00:00
- Stephen Philip Harvey “Tectonic Shift (Live) [feat. Dan Bruce & Thomas Schinabeck]” from Elemental (Live) (Hidden Cinema Records) 00:59
- Søren Lee “Song For My Son” from Hope (Zack’s Music) 09:00
- Noah Haidu “Over The Rainbow” from Standards II (Sunnyside Records) 14:51
- Anthony D’Alessandro “The Golden Mean” from Searchin’ (Self Released) 25:27
- Aleksi Glick “His Spirit” from World Traveler (Pinch Records) 31:11
- Tony Monaco Trio “One for Pat (Martino)” from Over and Over (Chicken Coup Records) 35:54
- Daniel Janke Winter Trio “River Ice” from Available Light (Chronograph Records) 42:34
- Domas Žeromskas “Kregždutės (feat. Karolis Šarkus & Diego Hedez)” from Meditations on Providence and Perseverance Vol. 1 (Self Released) 50:33
- Hill Collective “Dogma Loves You” from Tonal Prophecy (Self Released) 1:00:44
- Pozak Trio “Leaving Home (Single version)” from Voices (Howling Jazz!) 1:09:02
- Angelica Sanchez & Chad Taylor “Liminal” from A Monster Is Just An Animal You Haven’t Met Yet (Intakt Records) 1:21:23
- Stephen Philip Harvey “Witch Hunt (Live) [feat. Dan Bruce & Reggie Watkins]” from Live at Radio Artifact (Hidden Cinema Records) 1:28:49
- Alice Coltrane “Leo” from The Carnegie Hall Concert (Impulse!) 1:38:27
Stephen Philip Harvey “Tectonic Shift (Live) [feat. Dan Bruce & Thomas Schinabeck]” from Elemental (Live) (Hidden Cinema Records)
Saxophonist/composer/bandleader/educator Stephen Philip Harvey leads various ensembles with a drive to explore a vast array of avenues in improvisation and composition, including his wonderful Stephen Philip Harvey Octet (SPH8), heard on the studio album Elemental, and now on the live recording of this music, Elemental (Live). To culminate and celebrate the release tour for the studio album, the SPH8 recorded their performance in support of Elemental at Radio Artifact in Cincinnati on June 23, 2023. This exciting evening generated two separate recordings that are slated for release on Harvey’s imprint, Hidden Cinema Records. Elemental (Live) will be released on May 3, 2024, and its companion recording, Live at Radio Artifact, will be released on August 23, 2024, with dynamic arrangements of tunes by Wayne Shorter and Tim Green, and additional original compositions from this rising-star composer and bandleader.
Søren Lee “Song For My Son” from Hope (Zack’s Music)
Søren Lee is gearing up for the summer and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival with his brand new all-star jazz quintet. Apart from Søren Lee (Denmark) on guitar, you find Jakob Dinesen (Denmark) on saxophone, Yasser Pino (Cuba) on bass, Victor Jones (USA) on drums and Rune Harder Olesen (Denmark) on percussion.This single is the first music to be released from the forthcoming album, released 28 June.
Noah Haidu “Over The Rainbow” from Standards II (Sunnyside Records)
Haidu’s initial quintet recordings — Slipstream (Posi-Tone) and Infinite Distances (Cellar Live) — led to DownBeat magazine calling him an “innovative composer,” while writer Giovanni Russonello described him as “a performer and composer with focus and vision.” In Jazzwise magazine, Tony Hall called Haidu “unquestionably one of the most confident and impressive of all the new pianists.” Standards II realizes that early promise while honing in on the essential components of jazz pianism and the jazz trio. The album showcases Haidu’s touch, improvisations and interaction with Buster Williams and Billy Hart. These performances illuminate classic repertoire with freshness, virtuosity and irresistible immediacy, commanding the listener’s full attention.
Anthony D’Alessandro “The Golden Mean” from Searchin’ (Self Released)
Hailed by The WholeNote Magazine as a pianist with a “natural feeling for swing and groove” and “scintillating technique,” Toronto-based Anthony D’Alessandro has been steadily carving out a name for himself across the country. Having already toured Canada from coast to coast with two-time JUNO award winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy, and after spending a year performing and studying in New York City, D’Alessandro is now embarking on his debut album release as a leader with Searchin’, a hard-swinging, feel-good jazz record featuring his own compositions and arrangements played by a multi- generational all-star band. D’Alessandro enlists the help of New York City trumpet and vocal superstar Benny Benack III, while filling out the rhythm section with two of Canada’s greatest musicians of their respective generations, the great Neil Swainson on bass, and JUNO-award winner Ernesto Cervini on drums. From D’Alessandro’s own generation, Canada’s vocal jazz star Caity Gyorgy is also featured in duet with Benack.
Aleksi Glick “His Spirit” from World Traveler (Pinch Records)
Tthe new album from guitarist and composer Aleksi Glick, straddles several genres with his dynamic trio while remaining true to his distinct musical voice and vision. Glick shows his depth as a guitarist, equally adept at delivering subtle melodies and blistering solos. His strength as a composer lies in his ability to create something new with the already familiar, giving his pieces a timeless feel. Featuring nine originals and one cover, the music moves seamlessly through Jazz to Blues, Americana to R&B, and Bossa Nova to Soul. Many of the compositions on World Traveler were inspired by Glick’s travels. Glick is joined by bassist Jeff Koch and drummer Nathan Ellman-Bell with guest appearances by vocalist Laureana (Olivia Chindamo), keyboardist and producer Adam Ahuja, and saxophonist Eric Trudel. This is the first single from the album.
Tony Monaco Trio “One for Pat (Martino)” from Over and Over (Chicken Coup Records)
With guitarist Zakk Jones, who has an early-1970s soul-funk flavor, and drummer Reggie Jackson. All tracks on the album are Monaco originals
Daniel Janke Winter Trio “River Ice” from Available Light (Chronograph Records)
Daniel Janke’s Winter Trio is an international project, involving a new collaboration with drummer Ariel Tessier (France), and bassist Basile Rahola (Spain). The trio members first met in France when Daniel was doing a residency at la Roche d’Hys domain des arts. They played as a trio in Paris a few times and did a modest tour in the Dijon region of France, before recording a new album. The record features a collection of original compositions by Daniel, which showcase his breadth of experience composing with narrative intent for film, as well as his upbringing in gospel and roots music. Combined with his love of contemporary improvised music and jazz, the result is an album like no other, with elements from all these disciplines merging to form a wonderfully original, diverse, and evocative collection of work. The tunes incorporate both structured and free improvisation, and are a seamless blend of North American composition aesthetic and European jazz approach.
Domas Žeromskas “Kregždutės (feat. Karolis Šarkus & Diego Hedez)” from Meditations on Providence and Perseverance Vol. 1 (Self Released)
23-year-old Boston-based Lithuanian pianist and composer Domas Žeromskas’ sophomore recording project “Meditations on Providence and Perseverance, Vol.1” captures the chemistry of his acclaimed trio with Ian Quinton Banno (bass) and Héctor L. Falu Guzmán (drums), as well as a number of thrilling collaborations, among whom are both jazz luminaries and rising stars: Gregory Groover Jr., Nadje Noordhuis, Gregory Tardy & Alexandria DeWalt, to name a few.
Hill Collective “Dogma Loves You” from Tonal Prophecy (Self Released)
Hill Collective is a jazz ensemble based in Brighton, UK. Led by saxophonist and composer Pete Piskov, the group offers a fresh musical attitude, employing modern improvisation techniques and nuanced compositions – a soulful, avant-garde addition to the bustling UK jazz landscape.
Pozak Trio “Leaving Home (Single version)” from Voices (Howling Jazz!)
Established in 2016 in Odessa by the renowned academic pianist and composer Andrii Pozak, Pozak Trio has pioneered a fresh era of contemporary jazz in Ukraine. Skillfully intertwining jazz, classical, and ethnic music with electronic elements, the trio creates a harmonious and innovative musical experience. Alex Poliakov – drums, Eugene Myrmyr – bass, Andrew Pokaz – piano, electronics
Angelica Sanchez & Chad Taylor “Liminal” from A Monster Is Just An Animal You Haven’t Met Yet (Intakt Records)
Their first duo album
Stephen Philip Harvey “Witch Hunt (Live) [feat. Dan Bruce & Reggie Watkins]” from Live at Radio Artifact (Hidden Cinema Records)
Alice Coltrane “Leo” from The Carnegie Hall Concert (Impulse!)
Alice Coltrane performed at Carnegie Hall for a special gala benefiting the Integral Yoga Institute. Backed by an all-star group of musicians, Coltrane delivered a captivating set Her band that night added two members of Satchidananda’s circle — Kumar Kramer and Tulsi Reynolds, playing harmonium and tamboura, respectively — to a large jazz ensemble comprising two saxophonists (Pharoah Sanders and Archie Shepp), two bassists (Jimmy Garrison and Cecil McBee) and two drummers (Ed Blackwell and Clifford Jarvis).
Different Noises 