A deluxe digital reissue of HUDSON [DeJohnette, Grenadier, Medeski, Scofield] with two bonus tracks: a searing rendition of the Hendrix classic “CASTLES MADE OF SAND” (with Jack D. on vocals), and a radio edit of their reggae-fied take on Dylan’s “LAY LADY LAY” is Out Now! Buy/Listen here.
This music, praised by Downbeat, Rollingstone, and more in 2017, is as fresh as ever.[Special thanks to Apple, and Tidal for featuring this re-issue, and to Spotify’s “State of Jazz” editor for the position #3 placement this week for Lay Lady Lay!] Enjoy!
A Lovesome Thing, the only recording by jazz greats Geri Allen and Kurt Rosenwinkel together is out today on CD/DIGITAL (180gm Vinyl available for pre-order). Recorded in duo in 2012 live at Philharmonie de Paris. “An essential album… likely be found on many Top Ten lists this year. 4.5 stars” – Dave Linn, All About Jazz. Stream/Buy
2023 marks Motéma’s 20th Anniversary! To celebrate we have launched a 40-track Anniversary compilation featuring some of our favorite tracks through the years. Click here to stream it today!
We are also celebrating with three shows in Paris on November 2, 3 & 4 at the Sunset/Sunside. Motema’s very first shows were in Paris 20 years ago, now we celebrate with our 2023 artists: Flamenkora, Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Motema founder & recording artist Jana Herzen. Those in Paris, please join us! Click here for tickets and full show details.
The 1st single from an album dear to Motéma’s heart, the exquisite duo project A Lovesome Thing, (recorded live in Paris in 2012) is out now and has been featured as the lead track on TIDAL’s GROWN JAZZ playlist this week. Pre-order/Pre-save the album and hear the single on your platform of choice. The single, Open-Handed Reach was penned by Allen to tribute Dr. Billy Taylor. This is the first and only recording of the song. The single Simple #2, is written by Rosenwinkel and makes its debut here.
Shuteen Erdenebaatar Quartet’s debut album ‘Rising Sun’ is OUT NOW! The album is available to stream everywhere. Buy/Listen to the album here!
‘Olden Days’ Shuteen Erdenebaatar’s latest single is out now! You can stream ‘Olden Days’ and Pre-Order the album here!