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Alvaro Torres Trio: Mairena
by Dan McClenaghan
Álvaro Torres laid the groundwork for his jazz journey in a common way (for this uncommon profession): by studying classical piano from a young age. The aspect of improvisation pulled him away from the classical world, into a globe-trotting search based in Spanish folkloric and Hindustani music and jazz and a Master's degree at the Manhattan School of Music.. He blends these diverse forms of musical expression on Mairena. The Spanish-born and New York-based Torres uses the piano ...
Continue ReadingJoëlle Léandre, Lotte Ancker, Kresten Osgood: Worlds
by Neri Pollastri
Registrato il 6 luglio 2023 a The Playhouse Copenhagen Jazz Festival, questo disco vede all'opera un trio di straordinari improvvisatori radicali europei quali sono la contrabbassista francese Joëlle Léandre, la sassofonista Lotte Anker e il batterista Kresten Osgood, entrambi danesi. I quasi tre quarti d'ora di musica a cui i tre artisti danno vita con le modalità della creazione istantanea si dividono in tre brani: piuttosto lungo il primo, poco meno di mezz'ora, di media lunghezza il secondo, ...
Continue ReadingNacka Forum: Peaceful Piano
by Vincenzo Roggero
Dopo una serie di album che hanno marchiato a fuoco la scena svedese, dopo aver presenziato nelle playlist di mezzo mondo, dopo acclamati tour in USA, Giappone, Europa e Scandinavia ecco che viene dato alle stampe, naturalmente per la benemerita Moserobie, Peaceful Piano, l'album che celebra il venticinquesimo anniversario di Nacka Forum. Per l'occasione Jonas Kullhammar e soci presentano nuove composizioni e in due degli otto brani ospitano il sassofonista Lars-Goran Ulander, decano del jazz svedese, ricordato per alcune leggendarie ...
Continue ReadingKresten Osgood, Mark Turner, The Fury, M.T.B., AuB & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
For the last round of recent releases of the year, we bring you an engaging selection that ranges from the groovy and loungey, to the firey and fun! Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Copa Salvo “Tong King Rock" Paul Murphy Presents Copa Salvo (Jazz Room Records) 0:16 Host talks 3:56 Les Hommes “The Hip Heart" Sì, Così (Sudden Hunger) 4:57 Host talks 8:42 Kresten Osgood ...
Continue ReadingKresten Osgood: Presence in the Room
by Jakob Baekgaard
It is hard to underestimate the influence of drummer Kresten Osgood on Danish jazz. As a co-founder of the prominent ILK Music label and the man behind several festivals and musical events, he has been a vital part of creating a vibrant modern jazz scene and community that has also welcomed visits from the many jazz legends Osgood has played with. The later years have seen him deliberately slowing down on arranging events, although he has found ...
Continue ReadingKresten Osgood Quintet: Live At H15 Studio
by Mark Corroto
For a reader of contemporary fiction, sometimes you wade through some fine literature with skillful writing by authors who have honed their craft but have failed to give you a plot. Then, some books tell stories that seize your imagination. You can't put them down. There is a parallel occurrence in modern jazz. There are virtuous composers and musicians, but their technical skills produce no storyline you want to return to. This live recording by drummer Kresten Osgood's quintet has ...
Continue ReadingKresten Osgood, Adriano Clemente & Rempis Percussion Quartet
by Maurice Hogue
Danish drummer Kresten Osgood has always fascinated me with his versatility, and he's one of those do-everything cats: composer, saxophonist, singer, organizer, media host and rapper. But it's his drumming that gets the spotlight in this show with a peek at back catalogue plus a new release with iconic drummer Ra Kalam Bob Moses and guitarist Tisziji Munoz. Adriano Clemente, multi-instrumentalist and band leader from Naples, Italy, was inspired by John Coltrane's spiritual journey, and with his Akashmani Jazz Ensemble, ...
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