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Matt Schofield: Many Moons Vol. 1

by Doug Collette
The blues boom that exploded in England during the mid-to-late 1960s bequeathed more than a few guitar heroes to the world, including, but not limited to, Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. But none of those fretboarders or their contemporaries and descendants has been any more loyal to the genre than Matt Schofield. And while the British expatriate has not ever reinvented the blues in post-millennial terms, he and his band(s) have consistently reaffirmed its virtues, reinvigorating ...
Continue ReadingNeil Cowley Trio: Entity

by Chris May
British pianist Neil Cowley put his trio on hold in 2017 to go solo. Entity marks the return of the group, which is completed by bassist Rex Horan and drummer Evan Jenkins. This is their eighth album since 2006, and the fourth with Horan in the lineup (Jenkins has been present from the start). The press materials accompanying the album include a statement from Cowley about the need for human push back" against the potentially malign aspects of digital technology, ...
Continue ReadingHarper Trio: Passing By

by Nenad Georgievski
In the ever-evolving realm of jazz, where experimentation and innovation are the driving forces, Passing By" by The Harper Trio stands as a testament to the genre's unceasing evolution. This debut album introduces us to the groundbreaking artistry of Greek-born, Egyptian-rooted electric jazz harpist and composer Maria-Christina Harper. With an audacious spirit and a penchant for pushing the boundaries of her instrument, Harper presents the harp in a fresh manner, defying traditional expectations and carving a new path in jazz ...
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