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Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet: Live Spirit I

by Scott Lichtman
The album Live Spirit I is a compelling listen from the Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet. The music combines the very best of free improvisation with sparse, piercing compositions and ethereal ambience. While the bassist/leader and most of his group live in Poland, this is truly a world-class performance. Wojtek Mazolewski's influence is already significant. His music has surpassed eight million streams on Spotify; he is a staple at jazz, indie and electronic dance festivals, and his albums have been ...
Continue ReadingJonathan Salvi Arugula Sextet: Arugula

by Glenn Astarita
Swiss artist Jonathan Salvi's Arugula, released on Challenge Records, offers a blend of rhythmic complexity and thoughtful jazz arrangements. As the 103rd release in the Jazz Thing Next Generation" series, it presents Salvi's work on the vibraphone in a way that fits well within the contemporary jazz scene. Salvi's vibraphone technique--using four mallets --is not groundbreaking yet brings a delicate and steady presence to the music. In Wanderig," the album opens with guitarist Emilio Vidal's understated chord voicings, ...
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Anna Kalk Quartett
PANDA PlatformaBerlin, Germany
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