In case you missed the last one…
Ryan Cohan, One Sky (Motema): Chicago pianist with expanded ensemble, long-form sensibility, lyrical mainstream jazz with an edge (Bob Sheppard on tenor, James Cammack of Ahmad Jamal fame on bass, etc.).
Jason Kao Hwang & Sang Won Park, Local Lingo (Euonymous): Sparse, evocative work for violin and kayagum/ajeng (East Asian instruments). Jason will present 21st-century string quartet music from China at Symphony Space on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Normal Love, Normal Love (High Two): Psycho chamber-metal quintet from Philly releases its first.
Slow Poke, At Home (Palmetto): A 1998 home recording, reissued with two new tracks. Palmetto’s first download-only release, I believe. Slide guitar innovator Dave Tronzo on Ellington’s “Rockin’ In Rhythm” not soon forgotten.
Guillaume de Chassy, Piano Solo (BEE Jazz): Virtuosic and moving, and just one of several fine releases I’ve received from this French label.
Tineke Postma, A Journey That Matters (Foreign Media): Talented alto/soprano/tenor saxist from Holland, well-drawn compositions, fiery band (Terri Lyne Carrington on drums), three nice perspectives on Ellington/Strayhorn.
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