Divus Drift into Dark Jazz Abstraction on Hypnotic New Album ‘Divus 3’
On their third album 'Divus 3,' Italian duo Divus — Luciano Lamanna on synths and electronics, and Luca T. Mai on baritone sax (also of Zu and Traum)...
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The James Brandon Lewis Interview | “I think instruments reflect the hearts and minds of the individuals playing them”
When James Brandon Lewis lifts the horn, something ancient stirs—history, memory, spirit—but what pours out is unmistakably now. Raised on truth and trained in curiosity, he’s not here...
From The Elastick Band to Max: Revisiting ‘Rodan’ and Its 50th Anniversary
We’re taking a trip down memory lane with David Cortopassi, starting with the wild ride of The Elastick Band and their mind-blowing track ‘Spazz,’ all the way to...
Spectrum of Sound | An Interview with Billy Cobham
Billy Cobham, an eminent rhythmic architect and fusion vanguard, has indelibly reshaped the percussive landscape of modern jazz with a visionary approach that transcends conventional boundaries. Not only...
Marek Pospieszalski Octet & Zoh Amba Present ‘Never Again, Again and Again’ from ‘NOW!’
Marek Pospieszalski Octet & Zoh Amba present 'Never Again, Again and Again,' taken from the latest album 'NOW!,' released by Instant Classic. There’s jazz that follows the rules,...
GROOP | Interview | ‘This Place Is The Space’
GROOP isn't really a band; it's more of a living, breathing force, a transmission from the cosmic junkyard straight to the stage. Or, in the case of their...
Ronald Snijders | Interview | New Album, ‘Penta’
On January 17, Dutch-Surinamese multi-instrumentalist Ronald Snijders reemerges with his latest release, 'Penta,' a scintillating homage to the golden age of fusion. Recorded direct-to-disc at Artone Studio with...
Ray Russell | Interview | “Music is fluid architecture”
Ray Russell's illustrious career spans a broad range of projects, from his early jazz days with the John Barry Seven, Graham Bond, and Georgie Fame to the Ray...
Trigon | Interview | New Album, ‘Cosmic Kraut Jam’
Trigon is a seismic explosion of psych rock and their own ferocious "HeavyZenJazz." Rainer Lange's guitar rips through the cosmos, all jagged edges and liquid chaos, while Stefan...
Wendell Harrison | Interview | “We are all concerned with our environment, including social, economic, political, and artistic aspects”
Wendell Harrison’s path in jazz is a vivid reflection of the music’s power to evolve, inspire, and connect. From his early years learning clarinet and piano to his...