On this show there is a new release from Trio San, featuring Satoko Fujii,Taiko Saito, and Yuko Oshima. In addition fresh sounds from Bill King, Shai Jaschek, Vanessa Perica, Madre Vaca, Kari Antila, Jeremy Udden, Rotem Sivan, Harper Trio, Shawn Maxwell, Bruford, Pentangle, and, Philippe Côté & François Bourassa
- Show Intro 00:00
- Trio San “Yozakura” from Hibiki (Jazzdor) 00:53
- Bill King Trio “Poinciana” from Ivory Town (7 Arts Music) 11:35
- Shai Jaschek “First Fall” from First Fall (Self Released) 20:31
- Vanessa Perica Orchestra “Still We Rise” from The Eye is the First Circle (Self Released) 28:40
- Madre Vaca “Holy Grail” from Knights of the Round Table (Madre Vaca Records) 38:59
- Kari Antila “On My Way To Nairobi” from Dahill Road (Eclipse) 45:45
- Jeremy Udden “Prospective Retreat” from Wishing Flower (Sunnyside) 53:02
- Rotem Sivan “The Tree – For Hilde” from Dream Louder (Self Released) 1:00:00
- Harper Trio “East Hill Meditation” from Passing By (Little Yellow Man Records) 1:07:39
- Shawn Maxwell “Steelmen March” from J Town Suite (Cora Street Records) 1:16:41
- Ned Rothenberg “Breather” from Crossings Four (Clean Feed) 1:23:52
- Bruford “The Sahara of Snow parts 1 & 2” from One of a Kind – Vinyl Re-release (Cherry Red) 1:34:56
- Pentangle “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” from Reunions – Live & BBC Sessions 1982-2011 (Cherry Red) 1:44:37
- Philippe Côté & François Bourassa “Confluence : When Blue Meets White, Purification, Rideau Falls” from Confluence (Odd Sound) 1:50:53
Trio San “Yozakura” from Hibiki (Jazzdor)
The debut CD by Trio San, featuring pianist/composer Satoko Fujii, vibraphonist/composer Taiko Saito, and drummer/composer Yuko Oshima. The three had never worked together as a trio, but quickly found that they inspired one another to discover new sounds and musical forms. Hibiki, recorded near the end of a short European tour, finds them immersed deeply in their own private musical world, a world full of delicate beauty, thunderous energy, and sudden surprises.
Bill King Trio “Poinciana” from Ivory Town (7 Arts Music)
Live from the Grand River Jazz Society, The KW Jazz Room. What began as a first invitation to play at the well-respected Jazz Room in Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario leaped well beyond the expected solid night of summer ending jump and joy. The trio with Paul Novotny bass and Mark Kelso drums came with a mission: play with fire and passion. Both were accomplished.
Shai Jaschek “First Fall” from First Fall (Self Released)
New York City– based guitarist and composer Shai Jaschek’s debut album. A combination of striking melodies and innovative arrangements of classic jazz standards, this album sets Shai apart as a promising up and coming artist on the New York jazz scene. Jaschek’s trio, consisting of Benjamin Young (bass) and Willis Edmundson (drums), plays as a strong unit and their deep musical connection is felt through the album. The trio place spontaneity and collective improvisation at the forefront of the music.
Vanessa Perica Orchestra “Still We Rise” from The Eye is the First Circle (Self Released)
Released October 27, 2023. The second studio album by the Vanessa Perica Orchestra. Recorded at Sing, Sing East Studios in Melbourne, Australia on 20 & 21 July 2023.
Madre Vaca “Holy Grail” from Knights of the Round Table (Madre Vaca Records)
Composer-drummer Benjamin Shorstein, on Knights of the Round Table, utilizes eleven musicians from the Madre Vaca collective to perform a ten-part jazz suite portraying characters and action from the Arthurian tales. Among the featured musicians are pianist Jonah Pierre, guitarist Jarrett Carter, bassist Thomas Milovac, saxophonist Juan Rollan, trumpeter Steve Strawley and trombonist Lance Reed
Kari Antila “On My Way To Nairobi” from Dahill Road (Eclipse)
Released October 27, 2023
- Kari Antila – guitar
- Kaisa Mäensivu – double bass
- Alexi Tuomarila – piano
- Tuomas Timonen – drums
Jeremy Udden “Prospective Retreat” from Wishing Flower (Sunnyside)
Released October 27, 2023
- Jeremy Udden – alto saxophone, Lyricon wind synthesizer
- Ben Monder – electric guitar
- Jorge Roeder – acoustic bass
- Ziv Ravitz – drums
Rotem Sivan “The Tree – For Hilde” from Dream Louder (Self Released)
A musical love letter to his wife Lore Dream Louder finds the guitarist-composer exploring the meaning of family, love and humanity in 10 inspired tracks. Along with the outstanding New Zealand-born bassist Hamish Smith and drummer Miguel Russell, Sivan and his like-minded cohorts weave compelling rhythms and plaintive melodies
Harper Trio “East Hill Meditation” from Passing By (Little Yellow Man Records)
Greek born with Egyptian roots, electric jazz harpist and composer Maria-Christina Harper is reinventing the sound of the harp in the jazz world. With her anarchic spirit and an interest in exploring what the harp can do, rather than exploring its traditional sounds, she presents her instrument in new and exciting ways. Combining her traditional music roots with free jazz she creates an irresistible, compelling sound cosmos. It’s where East meets West. Maria-Christina has gathered two outstanding, highly acclaimed players to form the Harper Trio featuring drummer’s-drummer Evan Jenkins and the dynamic saxophonist Josephine Davies . Together they present Passing By their powerful debut recording.
Shawn Maxwell “Steelmen March” from J Town Suite (Cora Street Records)
His 12th Album, , immediately recognizable for its oblique harmonies, unorthodox rhythms, and hairpin turns of melody. His music comes at you in polygons rather than waves. Tritone chords abound.
- Shawn Maxwell – alto and soprano saxophones, flute
- Michael Barton – electric bass
- Collin Clauson – fender rhodes and wurlitzer
- Greg Essig – drums and percussion
Ned Rothenberg “Breather” from Crossings Four (Clean Feed)
Released October 20, 2023
- Ned Rothenberg bass clarinet, alto saxophone, clarinet
- Sylvie Courvoisier piano
- Mary Halvorson guitar, effects
- Tomas Fujiwara drums
Bruford “The Sahara of Snow parts 1 & 2” from One of a Kind – Vinyl Re-release (Cherry Red)
The band Bruford recorded this album in 1979 and it went on to achieve critical acclaim and commercial success. The line-up on this album is: Bill Bruford – drums, percussion Allan Holdsworth – electric guitar Dave Stewart – keyboards Jeff Berlin – bass. This 12″ vinyl re-issue has been mastered from the original 1979 mix, taken from the original 1979 analogue tapes, and comes housed in a replica sleeve. The remixing was done by Jakko Jakszyk (the lead singer of the current line-up of King Crimson) and has been approved by Bill Bruford. This definitive vinyl re-release is re-issued on Bruford’s own Winterfold Records and was overseen personally by Bill Bruford.
Pentangle “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” from Reunions – Live & BBC Sessions 1982-2011 (Cherry Red)
Essential 4CD box set presenting exceptional live and BBC session recordings by the reunited original line up of legendary folk rock band Pentangle. The version of Mingus’s classic tune is taken from the band’s final double album, ‘Finale: An Evening With Pentangle’, that includes performances cherry picked from their 2008 UK tour and was first released by Topic Records in 2016. Bert Jansch (guitar), , John Renbourn (guitar) and Danny Thompson (double bass) and Terry Cox (drums).
Philippe Côté & François Bourassa “Confluence : When Blue Meets White, Purification, Rideau Falls” from Confluence (Odd Sound)
- Philippe Côté – Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Piano
- François Bourassa – Piano
With Côté’s titular five movement suite as a focal point, this recording represents a unique musical universe with improvisation at the forefront. Inspired by jazz and contemporary classical music, the Montreal-based duo present a selection of compositions that are at once mysterious, emotive and accessible.
Different Noises 