CDs/Downloads for Nation Divided: here Nation Divided by George Colligan In his first solo piano release for Whirlwind – Nation Divided – George Colligan takes a lead from Duke Ellington’s quoted notion that “…this is not piano. This is dreaming”. The Portland-based pianist and multi-instrumentalist is known
Pre-order Polka – Worldwide Deluxe Edition CD, 2x LP 180 gram gatefold, DL: here “Wojtek Mazolewski is a bandleader and bassist of taste and talent, and a sense of music that the rest of the world needs to hear.” Nextbop (full review) Click here to get tickets to
Pre-order 2 x LP 180 Gram Gatefold Limited Edition: here (ships around October 12th) Vibraphonist, drummer and composer Jim Hart’s ascension, especially over the past decade, has been nothing short of remarkable. Much sought-after across Europe, he has worked alongside an illustrious roster of musicians including Stan Sulzmann, Sir
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Completing a trilogy of albums whose compositions are infused with the various, colorful strands of traditional music from his Pakistani/Indian homeland, New York guitarist Rez Abbasi’s Unfiltered Universe presents the line-up of pianist Vijay Iyer, alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa, bassist Johannes Weidenmueller and drummer Dan Weiss, plus guest appearances from renowned