Articles by Len Davis
New music from John McLaughlin, Peter Fernandes,The Rewind Collective and Stephan Thelen,
by Len Davis
We open with John McLaughlin a music score from a film recorded in1994 Music For Abandoned Heights. Keyboard player Peter Fernandes and bassist Ric Fierbracci with their latest, The Rewind Collective features some superb rock fusion with outstanding solos from Richard Hallebeek and Joel Hoekstra, and the sounds inspired by Allan Holdsworth from Quube with Chad Wackerman. The newest from guitarist Stephan Thelen and more from Spanish Drummer Xavi Reija. Italian guitarist Mateo Mancusco, and Simon Phillips with Protocol. Spirit ...
Continue ReadingNew music from Quube, Rhythm Shaw, Xavi Reija, and Musaiko
by Len Davis
New music highlights include Quube with Chad Wackerman, Jimmy Haslip, Alex Machacek, and{ {Steve Hunt}}. Also featured are Mumbai guitarist Rhythm Shaw, bassist Francisco Fattoruso, and Spanish drummer Xavi Reija. We spotlight Mike Gotthard with Sensual Brutality, Soft Machine with their latest, and Argentinian group Musaiko. From 2024 we explore works by Steve Hunt and Tim Miller, Allans Legacy by Enrico Pinna featuring drummer Ollie Usiskin and David Binney from Anacapa. Also featured is The Fabulous Austrian Trio, plus a ...
Continue ReadingNew music from Shob, Mike Gotthard and Soft Machine, old favourites with Teymur Phell, Mike Prigoditch and Alberto Rigoni
by Len Davis
We begin our new releases with France's Shob. blending fusion grooves with punchy horns. Hungarian guitarist Mike Gotthard follows, joined by Scott Kinsey, Gergo Borlai and bassist Anton Davidyants. From Buenos Aires, Musaiko brings fresh sounds, while Rich Ruttenberg and Jimmy Haslip adds driving electric rhythms. Mumbai guitarist Rhythm Shaw teams with Mohini Dey, before the Legendary Soft Machine and bassist Dean Gaudion closes our new releases. From Barcelona, On The Raw revisit their 2019 release, and Belgium's Antoine Pierre ...
Continue ReadingTigran Hamasyan, Dwiki Dhawarman, Richard D Ruttenberg, Jean Paul Bourelly, Derek Sherinian and much more
by Len Davis
New music from keyboard player Tigran Hamasyan featuring jazz and Armenian folk influences, Indonesias premier keyboard player Dwiki Dharwaman with some exotic sounding jazz and keyboard player Richard D Ruttenberg with his masterful use of electronic percussion with Bassist Jimmy Haslip adding special touches. French guitarist Tom Bernard with Indian bass sensation Mohini Dey, British guitarist Jack Gardiner with Swiss bassist Henrik Linder and some soothing sounds from acoustic guitarist James Filkins and fretless bassist Michael Manring. We finish off ...
Continue ReadingNew music from Mike Seal,Sakis Zachariades, Salon De Musica, and David Binney. Plus old favourites with Zawinul, Uzeb and Yellow Jackets
by Len Davis
We begin our new releases with guitarist Mike Seal, joined by renowned drummerKeith Carlock, delivering a powerful and dynamic collaboration. From Osaka, Japan, Super Crit brings an exciting burst of high-energy sound, while Greek guitarist Sakis Zachariades presents his compelling latest release. Sydney guitarist Brad Kypo returns with his new album Salon De Musica, and Turkish bassist Umut Aksoy lays down some irresistibly funky, slinky bass grooves. Celebrated for his boundless creativity, David Binney teams up with Uruguayan bass master ...
Continue ReadingBrad Kypo, Andre Drage, Trix, Vincen Garcia, Jeremy Green, John McLaughlin
by Len Davis
From Sydney, Australia, we kick off our new releases with “Salon De Musica," taken from a compilation by Brad Kypo, blending rich progressive rock textures. We stay in that vein with “BEQ" from Sweden and Andre Drage from Norway. From Japan, keyboardist Ryosuke Kojima brings lush, atmospheric sounds, followed by fusion heavyweights TRIX with their latest release. Funk takes centre stage next with standout bassist Charles Berthoud and Vincen Garcia. We then feature Canadian guitarist Jeremy Green and Finnish bassist ...
Continue ReadingBrett Garsed, Tom Coster, Niacin, Chick Corea, Akira Jimbo, Andre Drage, Mohini Dey, Resonance Vox
by Len Davis
We kick off the week at Uncle Moe's Space Ranch with gritty, high-density fusion featuring Brett Garsed and Dennis Chambers, followed by more intense fusion from Tom Coster with the late sax legend Bob Berg. Power Trio Niacin brings the heat alongside the late Chick Corea and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana. We dive into new music from Japanese drummer Akira Jimbo and Otmaro Ruiz, Spanish guitarist Tjides, and Gary Husband with T.O.L. Atmospheric sounds arrive from Norway's Andre Drage, contrasted ...
Continue ReadingBest of 2025-The Outernet, garaj Mahal, Varun Das, Grand Discovery, Commodore
by Len Davis
The best of 2025 and new releases. Pure Fusion and Jazz Rock with The Outernet from Melbourne, to Japan's dynamic Jizue, this collection brings together an exceptional lineup of global talent. LA-based guitarist Max Walker and New York drummer Varun Das deliver precision and power with fine jazz-rock interplay, joined by Nashville's Mr. Mayo for a touch of Southern sophistication. The Haas Company features the virtuosic Frank Gambale on guitar, while Finland's Grand Discovery teams up with Brazilian guitarist Andre ...
Continue ReadingJazz playlist special features Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Miles Davis and much more
by Len Davis
Pat Metheny, Lynne Arriale, Jack Pantazis, {Tim Garland}}, Miles Davis, John Abercrombie, Chick Corea, Ference Snetberger, John Scofield, Marc Johnson, Chris Potter and Avishai Cohen. ...
Continue ReadingDamien Erskine, Chris Potter, Steve Smith, Marl Lettieri, Michael Brecker
by Len Davis
This will be the final Bitches Brew Radio program of 2025. We'll return on January 9th, 2026 with a brand-new year of boundary-pushing music. This show is packed with fresh sounds and deep cuts, including new music from J-Rod Sullivan & the 4 Korners, guitarist Franky Freedom with Gary Willis, Dan Arcamone with Steve Pruitt, Wayne Krantz, Damien Erskine, Chris Potter, and Steve Smith featuring George Brooks and Mark Lettieri, keyboardist Santiago Bosch, drummer Gergo Borlai, Italian fusion outfit Electric ...
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