In this article, “What’s Behind the New Jazz Resurgence?,” Nate Chinen discusses the key players in his new jazz history book ‘Playing Changes.’
Chinen states, “Prior to making the album, Bowie basically gave Tony [Visconti] homework: He had him listen to the Donny McCaslin Quartet album Casting for Gravity, and [McCaslin quartet drummer] Mark Guiliana’s Beat Music. He was saying, ‘Listen to the ways these guys move together; get that inside your head. Because this is what we’re trying to do.'”
Check out the full article here!
Gerald Clayton kicks off his week at the Village Vanguard tonight with Logan Richardson, Walter Smith III, Joe Sanders, and Marcus Gilmore. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm, July 31st – August 5th. Grab your tickets here!
Motema is excited to announce acclaimed guitarist Gilad Hekselman’s Motema debut! Ask For Chaos will be released September 7th. His first track on the album “VBlues” was premiered by WBGO Jazz 88.3 – check it out here!
To listen and find out more about the release, click here.
Watch Deva Mahal’s stunning cover of Robyn’s hit “Dancing On My Own,” recorded for the Mahogany COVERS series!
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DownBeat Magazine’s feature from the latest issue in honor of Motema’s 15th anniversary.
http://downbeat.com/news/detail/indie-life-motema-music-fosters-intense-creativity
The article features artist Donny McCaslin and founder Jana Herzen who agree that the label uses boundary defying artists and “jazz that tells a story” to foster creativity and thrive in today’s evolving industry.
Joey Alexander’s new album Eclipse is out now!
Alexander unveils six new compositions and five covers (including “Moment’s Notice” by John Coltrane and “Blackbird” by the Beatles). The recording features bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland with guest appearances on three tracks by saxophonist Joshua Redman. Stay tuned for the “Moment’s Notice” video release coming soon!
Listen/download here!