The following jazz titles are thoroughly recommended by the team at Marbecks.
Jack DeJohnette :-
Sound Travels
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[ eonemusic / CD ] Release Date: Monday, 30 January, 2012 "In his sixth decade as a professional musician, Jack DeJohnette has established himself as a musical chameleon. He's led bands and recorded and performed with an array of jazz legends as well as funk and pop artists. DeJohnette has even made new age music listenable with Peace Time and Music in the Key of Om (the latter won him a Grammy). And he has always... |
Various Artists :-
The Big Blast: 100 Classic Big Bands
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[ Proper Records / 4 CD ] Release Date: Monday, 30 January, 2012 The big bands were on the main branches of the entertainment business that truly reflected the changing demands and economic climate of the age. Playing the popular music of the day, these bands fuelled the dance craze that swept the American Continent. |
Keith Jarrett :-
Rio
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[ ECM / 2 CD ] Release Date: Monday, 5 December, 2011 A fascinating document of Keith Jarrett's solo concert in Rio de Janeiro on April 9, 2011. The pianist pulls a broad range of material from the ether: thoughtful/reflective pieces, abstract sound-structures, pieces that fairly vibrate with energy. The double album climaxes with a marvellous sequence of encores. |
Norman Meehan / Bill Manhire / Hannah Griffin :-
Making Baby Float
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[ Rattle Records / 2 CD/DVD ] Release Date: Monday, 5 December, 2011 Recorded live in concert at the Hunter Council Chamber, Victoria University of Wellington (NZ), as part of the New Zealand School of Music 2011 Hunter Series coordinated by Stephen Gibbs, except for "Across the Water" recorded at St Andrew's on the Terrace (Wellington, NZ). |
Al Campbell / John Rae / Paul Dyne :-
Storm in a Teacup
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[ Rattle Records / CD ] Release Date: Monday, 14 November, 2011 Guitarist Al Campbell, drummer John Rae, and bassist Paul Dyne recorded 'Storm in a Teacup' after a series of gigs when Al was briefly in Wellington early in 2011. It was an impromptu session, which lent an attractive freshness and vitality to the performances. |
Marilyn Crispell / Jeff Henderson / Richard Nunns :-
This Appearing World
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[ Rattle Records / 2 CD/DVD ] Release Date: Monday, 14 November, 2011 The ancient tonalities of taonga pūoro find themselves in yet another challenging contemporary setting. Marilyn Crispell and Jeff Henderson weave a beautiful array of sonic textures and nuances around the evocative sounds of Richard Nunns. |
