Medeski Martin & Wood Announce New Album and Tour

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New Live Album Documents 2007 Acoustic Tour + October Acoustic Shows To Follow

Medeski Martin & Wood

Listen/Embed MMW “Doppler” from Free Magic here

Medeski Martin & Wood have announced the release of Free Magic due September 25 on the band’s label Indirecto Records. For its latest effort, MMW dip into their archives to present a collection of recordings documenting their first-ever acoustic tour in 2007. The set, stretching out over five expansive tracks, captures the three intrepid improvisers—keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Chris Wood and drummer Billy Martin—exploring the telepathic hookup and deep groove sensibility that has defined MMW since its inception in 1991.

Saxophonist/Composer Donny McCaslin Digs Deep Into Electronica Influences on New Album, Casting for Gravity – Available October 2 on Greenleaf Music

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Album Features Jason Lindner, Tim Lefebvre, and Mark Guiliana
Produced by David Binney

Donny McCaslin, CASTING FOR GRAVITY

“With his expansive feeling and unadulterated love of music-making, McCaslin is in some ways the Sonny Rollins of his generation.” – Ottawa Citizen

“I’m hard pressed to think of other horn players who can routinely deliver performances as astonishing and Herculean as McCaslin’s-and even better, he always uses his prodigious energy in the service of a greater musical purpose.” – Chicago Reader

“It was radical. With fire-breathing fists, (McCaslin)
deployed his ordinance to the ground…” – Boston Globe

Stream Tracks From Casting for Gravity

Eric Essix -][- SELF-TITLED – [Essential Recordings, 2012] –

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Eric Essix -][- SELF-TITLED –Mp3– [Essential Recordings, 2012] –

In 2000, while signed to Zebra Records, Eric Essix decided to explore the soul, R&B, gospel and country music that he grew up listening to in his home state of Alabama. It was the start of a musical journey that began with “Southbound” followed by “Somewhere In Alabama” on his own Essential Recordings label in 2004 and now has brought him full circle with his latest offering, ”Birmingham”.

Eric recorded his debut album as a solo artist in 1988 for Nova Records called “First Impressions” and 15 albums later he is still making music that moves; that captures the imagination…that touches the emotions. Eric’s last three recordings have been particularly revealing and personal, giving the listener an up close look at the man behind the music and the place he calls home. -[Excerpt | Biography]

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Jürgen Friedrich -][- MONOSUITE – (For String Orchestra and Improvisers) – [Pirouet, 2012] –

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With “MONOSUITE” composer Jürgen Friedrich redefines the marriage of jazz and classical music, his concept is nothing however it’s sheer brilliance to align perfectly the angular symmetry, harmonics and frame the intricacies of these idioms into a chamber of improvisation is simply a masterpiece to behold. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Jürgen Friedrich, Monosuite

Jürgen Friedrich -][- MONOSUITE – (For String Orchestra and Improvisers) –Mp3– [Pirouet, 2012] –

Monosuite – that’s what this fascinating work with its sparkling, shimmering sounds is called – music that bursts out in a powerful, clear tonal stream. The listener is immediately pulled into a maelstrom of undiscovered beauty.

This is music for a 22 piece string orchestra and four masterful soloists from the contemporary world of jazz. These great musicians interact with the Sequenza String Orchestra in lively, elastic, and amazingly organic piece of jazz artistry – inspired music played with creative discipline. -[Pirouet Records]-