Mathias Eick is a Norwegian trumpet player who quotes Kenny Wheeler, Chet Baker as well as fellow Norwegians Arve Henriksen or Nils Petter Molvaer as major influences. Having previously performed with Jaga Jazzist (Ninja Tune) and recorded with … [Read more...] about Mathias Eick: Midwest
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Stefano Guzzetti: Ensemble
Having worked extensively on electronic and ambient soundscapes in previous projects, modern classical Italian pianist Stefano Guzzetti has signalled a renewed interest for a more simple and acoustic sound in recent times. Releasing his first solo … [Read more...] about Stefano Guzzetti: Ensemble
Erik Satie et les Nouveaux Jeunes Version 2
Modern classical composer Max Richter’s introduction to “Erik Sleeping”, his “recomposition” of Erik Satie’s “Gnossienne n°1” for the newly released Erik Satie & les Nouveaux Jeunes - Version 2 on Arbouse Recordings (2015) perhaps epitomises best … [Read more...] about Erik Satie et les Nouveaux Jeunes Version 2
Bill Laurance: Flint
Flint is the first solo album by UK-born pianist, composer and producer Bill Laurance. A founding member of Jazz, Funk and World Music collective Snarky Puppy, he has also collaborated with Morcheeba, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke and various dance … [Read more...] about Bill Laurance: Flint
Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli: Si tu savais
As the years go by, each day brings additional proof that there’s no need to be a jazz fan in order to develop a passion for Django’s dreamlike universe, for the poetry and that so very special tone which were his alone. Alain Antonietto – [amazon … [Read more...] about Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli: Si tu savais
Max Richter: Embers
The music of German-born and UK based neoclassical composer Max Richter (b. 1966) has been attracting a lot of renewed interest over the last few years and deservedly so. His music has recently featured on several high profile films such as Golden … [Read more...] about Max Richter: Embers
