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Schematics For A Blank Stare - Volume Two
2025 stock "Schematics For A Blank Stare - Volume Two" is a lo-fi instrumental funk album released in 2021 under the Funk Night label. On this album, Jeffery Scott Greer showcases his multi-instrumentalist talent, playing bass guitar, Fender Rhodes electric piano, guitar, flute, drums, Moog synthesizer, and conga drums. The record is characterized by organic grooves with a blend of funk and soul styles, all recorded uniquely using a Tascam 424 four-track cassette. It delivers a rich, warm sound …
Across Great Distances
Hobo Duo is: Kevin Cosgrove : drums, homemade percussion Bruno Duplant : electric & acoustic guitar, homemade lapsteel, doublebass, whistle
Winter 2025 "Weathering" (Magazine)
We Jazz Magazine, Issue 17 / Winter 2025 "Weathering" for aja monet. 128 pages, 170 x 240 mm in size and printed on 140g Edixion paper with laminated 300g Invercote covers. All articles presented in English. aja monet by Ayana Contreras, Azymuth by Ben Lee, Henry Threadgill by Bret Sjerven, Sven-Åke Johansson by Magnus Nygren, Anna Webber by Stewart Smith, Rafiq Bhatia by Florent Servia, Steph Richards & Qasim Naqvi by Andy Cush, Ganavya by Tina Edwards, Cosmic Tones Research Trio by Blake Gille…
Peace Chant Vol. 8 (More Private Jazz From Germany 1974-1986)
The term “private” is used quite liberally in the promotion of rare groove compilations these days. The team at Tramp Records tends to be rather defensive when it comes to such terms. Although, and this should not be misunderstood as arrogance, label boss Tobias Kirmayer & his crew have been doing nothing else for 22 years, strictly speaking. Every compilation series from the Upper Bavarian label, be it the “Movements,” “Feeling Nice,” “Praise Poems,” or “Can You Feel It” series, specializes in …
Rivbea Live! Series, Volume 4
"When I came to New York City in 1975, after my second period in Paris, I felt as if I was starting again. I didn’t have a band at that time. The Black Artists Group had broken up, or separated—well, it wasn’t much of a “break-up,” but we had come to our musical end, even though one of the last groups I had before returning to New York was with BAG member Baikida Carroll playing trumpet, Peter Warren on bass, and Oliver Johnson on drums. I was basically by myself. I felt eager and anxious to see…
Live At Charlie's Tap
NoBusiness Records proudly presents Live at Charlie's Tap, a mesmerizing live album from the Bobby Naughton Trio that captures the raw, improvisational spirit of jazz in an intimate club setting. Recorded live at the renowned Charlie’s Tap, this release showcases the trio’s exceptional chemistry and profound musical dialogue. Bobby Naughton’s inventive vibraphone melodies intertwine seamlessly with the dynamic interplay of bass and drums, creating an immersive experience that transports listener…
New Species
Acclaimed jazz artists Lao Dan and Vasco Trilla join forces on New Species, an album that pushes the boundaries of modern jazz with inventive compositions and masterful improvisation. Blending elements of traditional jazz with contemporary influences, this collaboration offers a compelling journey through intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms.
New Species showcases Dan Lao’s versatility on saxophone and woodwinds, paired with Vasco Trilla’s innovative approach to drums. Together, they create a …
You, Full Of Sources And Night
NoBusiness Records proudly presents You, Full Of Sources And Night, an evocative new album by Ziv Taubenfeld / Helena Espvall / João Sousa. This extraordinary collaboration unites three innovative musicians whose distinct voices converge into an intricate tapestry of sound. Ziv Taubenfeld’s masterful saxophone textures weave seamlessly with Helena Espvall’s haunting cello melodies and João Sousa’s immersive electroacoustic landscapes. Together, they craft a richly layered sonic journey that expl…
Ned Rothenberg, Arkady Gotesman, Nate Wooley, Charles Gayle, Mark Sanders, Liudas Mockunas, Martin Kuchen
Music For An Imaginary BalletMusic for an Imaginary Ballet is both a creative landmark and a musical diary of Arkady Gotesman long and rich career spanning over three decades. In 2023, Arkady presented his solo project of the same title. This chamber solo performance reflects his entire creative path, bearing the deep imprints of every colleague he has ever worked with, and embracing all the artistic directions that have shaped him.
In Music for an Imaginary Ballet, Arkady evokes not only reminiscences of his friends and co…
Our Thing
From the halls of Kashmere High School to the discographies of funk aficionados worldwide, the Kashmere Stage Band’s debut album Our Thing, self-released in 1969, stands as a defining artifact of American funk. Born from a Texas student ensemble under the exacting direction of musical director Conrad O. Johnson, the band forged a sound steeped in raw, unfiltered groove and high-velocity horn work that would resonate for decades.
Our Thing captures the Kashmere Stage Band at a pivotal moment: a r…
The New Street In Old City
The album "The New Street In Old City" by December Thirty Jazz Trio, released in 1993, is recognized as an important jazz work. The trio consists of pianist Giorgio Occhipinti, bassist Giuseppe Guarrella, and drummer Francesco Branciamore. This album showcases their development of a unique sound and artistic expression in jazz, blending melody with freedom of improvisation. The music combines inventive concepts with intense yet clean melodic lines, making it compelling and a significant part of …
Banquet
Banquet was the fourth album by the legendary German rock band, fronted by British singer John Lawton. This album featured the band temper their usual hard rock style with a Santana-esque jazz-fusion edge, with help from a full brass section. Rated their most progressive album by fans. Five lengthy band-penned tracks, with standout opening pirate-themed 'Spanish Galleon' and the string-enhanced ballad 'Sorrow'.
Mahku
Manizeh's debut album "Mahku" is a bold entry into the world of contemporary spiritual jazz. Co-produced by Leiter labelmate ganavya—who recently released the celebrated "Daughter of a Temple" and "Nilam"—and Leiter co-founder Felix Grimm, the album was recorded in early 2025 at the label’s renowned Funkhaus Studio in Berlin.
"Mahku" comprises eight chants, including a striking reimagining of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” sung by Manizeh’s daughter, Mahku Rimer. The album’s title, meaning “eclips…
Live in France March 18th, 1989
The final chapter of the legendary Brotherhood of Breath unfolds in this captivating live recording from the Banlieues Bleues festival in France, March 18th, 1989. This release is a historic testament to the dynamic fusion of South African jazz influences with broader jazz traditions, capturing the band at a pivotal moment. Adding palpable excitement to this installment is the presence of the iconic Archie Shepp, who delivers compelling performances on tenor saxophone throughout the concert and …
Solo Brooklyn
Leo Genovese Returns with New Album Solo Brooklyn, Live from the New York Forward Festival
The Unseen Pact
The Unseen Pact marks the first recorded encounter between percussionist Sofia Borges and saxophonist Ada Rave—a meeting shaped by fierce yet lyrical energy, and a shared commitment to spontaneous storytelling through sound. Borges and Rave move like co-conspirators in a ritual of fire and ether, navigating the space between control and surrender. Rave masterfully weaves narratives that evoke characters and shifting personalities—stories that unfold as she plays. Borges, in turn, bends time and …
Taking Place
Asked to create a solo album, Adia started looking for a creative way to re-invent her solo saxophone music. Her new improvisations are inventive pieces which take advantage of the full range of her instrument and different playing techniques, but also the sounds of her surroundings in the unusual locations where she recorded – the echo of a silo, the clucking of a chicken coop, or passing cars. These sounds inspired the music, creating a dialogue with the environment.
Frontalier
Unchained—a name which at the project’s inception or on earlier recordings spoke perhaps to the ecstatic saturation of high gain guitar—has over the past three albums (N.D. Visitor, Pic, and Gabbeh) come to represent more and more an acknowledgement of and sensitive remove from a crashing world. An excuse of oneself from trend towards a siloed artistic development. On Frontalier, Nate Davis crosses further into this patient personal lexicon of guitar composition, presenting a new set of richly …
Yet Dish
Christoph Gallio unveils his latest album, Yet Dish, a compelling journey through sonic textures and emotional landscapes. This record showcases Gallio’s ability to fuse experimental soundscapes with intricate rhythms, crafting an immersive listening experience that defies genre boundaries.
The album beautifully balances elemental rawness with refined compositions, inviting listeners to explore themes of transformation, fragility, and resilience. Each track offers a distinct narrative, woven tog…
The Art Of Sound(s)
"In times like ours, such an absence of the ordinary, of the real, may not exactly be a political statement. But as a social concept, this kind of music might be a beginning—a step toward a different, perhaps better, perception of the world around us. And that’s precisely what “The Art of Sound(s)“ is: Because as soon as the molecules start dancing in this chamber of reflections, art is becoming a true and selfless act of existentialism." - Rudolf Amstutz