Jacky Terrasson - 53
With the Sept. 27 release of 53, the 15th album in a recording
career that has now spanned 25 years since his stunning self-titled debut on
Blue Note in 1994, pianist Jacky Terrasson presents a magnificent collection of
original pieces in the form of an intimate confession brought to life by a
varied cast of trio mates. Hear the new tracks “The Call,” dedicated to Ahmad
Jamal, and “Palindrome” on our playlist Jacky Terrasson: The Finest which looks
back across his fantastic Blue Note catalog with highlights from albums
including Reach, A Paris, Smile, & Rendezvous featuring Cassandra Wilson.
Ash Walker - Aquamarie
We really loved Ash Walker the last time around – but here,
he really blows us away by stepping forth into a style that's even stronger
than before – more focused, more soul-based, and with a depth that should
really put him on the map! As before, there's lots of funky jazz in the mix –
but often abstracted and produced in ways that open up the core elemental
sounds – and singer Laville is upfront in the mix on most tracks, really
helping give the music a message that matches its sound – while Ash works in
the background on a range of other instruments alongside the band, including
the studio as a whole – which he really seems to have mastered. Titles include
"Brave New World", "Finishing Touch", "Under The
Sun", "Time", "Come With Us", "Ain't Got
You", "Dagon's Cashmere Jumper", "Fat King Smoke", and
"I Need Money".
GoGo Penguin - Ocean in a Drop: Music for Film
UK trio GoGo Penguin will release a new EP Ocean in a
Drop: Music for Film on Oct. 4, with 10” vinyl to follow on Oct. 18. The
5-track EP draws inspiration from the band’s celebrated live soundtrack for
Godfrey Reggio’s 1982 cult doc Koyaanisqatsi, which the band will perform live
with the film next month in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, London
& Manchester, in addition to an appearance at the ACL Music Festival in
Austin.
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