This collection offers a rich exploration of contemporary jazz and improvised music, traversing a landscape of diverse textures and international influences. From cerebral, atmospheric openings and avant-garde energy to vibrant rhythmic inflections, the selection balances intricate composition with spontaneous dialogue. Whether revisiting classic themes through a modern lens or delving into expansive collective improvisations, these tracks highlight the exceptional craft and emotive power found across the modern independent landscape.
PLAYLIST
- Dave Adewumi “The Flame Beneath The Silence” from The Flame Beneath The Silence(Giant Step Arts) 00:00
- The Tomeka Reid Quartet “dance! skip! hop!” from dance! skip! hop! (Out Of Your Head Records) 03:37
- Red Norvo “Rose Room” from The Secret Session (Dot Time Records) 13:40
- Oná Ensemble “Sentimental” from Traces of Brazil, Voices of Toronto (Duas Trompas) 22:04
- Melissa Aldana “No Pidas Imposibles” from Filin (Blue Note) 27:34
- Ingrid Jensen “Amsterdam after Dark” from Landings (Newvelle Records) 33:40
- Ron Rieder “I Sing For You” from Compositions In Blue And Other Hues (A Meson Records) 40:48
- Angelika Niescier with Jason Adasiewicz, Nicole Mitchell, Mike Reed, Dave Rempis and Luke Stewart “SAMO (bsqt)” from Chicago Tapes (Intakt Records) 46:47
- Samuel Torres “Duet No. 1 in Em” from Trio Libre (Blue Conga Music) 57:54
- The Alfie Jackson Sextet “The Peacocks” from The Peacocks (JackoJazz) 1:02:23
- Michael Jackson’s Heads, Hearts & Tails “Bugsy (goes to Brazil” from The Girl from Ochi (Jackojazz) 1:12:00
- Niklas Lukassen “Rainbow Surfer” from Still Waters (Heartcore Records) 1:17:56
- Walter Thompson, Sam Day Harmet, Billy Martin “Left of Dawn” from WaSaBi Trio (577 Records) 1:21:29
- Mujician “The Journey (Excerpt)” from The Journey (Cuneiform Records) 1:30:32
