Saxophonist and David Bowie Blackstar bandleader Donny McCaslin today released two new singles – Head of Mine (featuring fellow Bowie collaborator, and recent The National collaborator Gail Ann Dorsey) and Tokyo a beautiful instrumental track featuring McCaslin’s powerful saxophone. The singles build on the momentum of McCaslin’s acclaimed and genre-transcending album, Blow., which came out in November of 2018.
Both of Mark Guiliana’s projects The Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet and his electric Beat Music project were featured on NPR’s Jazz Night in America. Simon Rentner gives an insight on how Mark Guiliana “…deftly synthesizes the vast array of contemporary sounds around us.”
Check out the full feature here.
Melissa Aldana’s new album ‘Visions’ was featured on NPR Best Albums of 2019 (So Far). Check out full story here.
“Melissa Aldana, a Chilean-born tenor saxophonist, has the elusive ability to balance technical achievement against a rich emotional palette.”
Stream and Download ‘Visions’ here.
Bass virtuoso Charnett Moffett’s new album Bright New Day, his first all-electric bass project, is out now! listen/buy here.
Melissa Aldana’s new album Visions, inspired by the life and works of Frida Kahlo is out now. Listen and Download here.
Afropunk’s exclusive sheds light on Deva Mahal’s songwriting process. Nathan Leigh writes “With a roots vibe and infectious hook, it’s a song designed to hit all the sweet spots for human ears.” Check out full article here!
Check out the new single “Goddamn” feat Son Little.