![]() Douglas’ bass playing (on both acoustic and electric) is extremely strong and sturdy as he leads a crackling group of musicians (George Burton on keys, Joe Dyson on drums, Emilio Modeste on sax) through a selection of brisk, up-tempo numbers and romantic ballads. But the playing is so crisp and purposeful that it never once feels like an exercise in nostalgia. Heard of him? Anyway - ATALAYA! At times, this solo effort for International Anthem could pass for some mid-1960s Blue Note session or a Classic Quartet-era Coltrane LP. But it turns out he has a high-profile gig with some guy named Trey Anastasio. Everywhen We Go by Mike Baggetta / Jim Keltner / Mike Wattĭezron Douglas – ATALAYA : I first heard Dezron Douglas on Force Majeure, his terrific album of duets with harpist Brandee Younger from a few years back. Wherever Mike, Jim and Mike end up, it’s always someplace very good. Wide-open desert noir, shimmery soundscapes, Beefheart-ian scrawls and beyond. These guys can do pretty much anything, and pretty much anything is what they do on Everywhen We Go, released recently on Big Ego. Mike Baggetta / Jim Keltner / Mike Watt – Everywhen We Go : The super-trio of guitarist Mike Baggetta, drummer Jim Keltner and bassist Mike Watt return for their second LP - and it’s even better than the first one. A good thing! Wyld Love Songs by David John Morris And while you might slot Red River Dialect in the folk-rock category, the prominent drum machine on the new one takes it in a somewhat different direction - kind of like a collab between the Incredible String Band and Young Marble Giants. Wyld Love Songs is his second solo LP and it’s a wonderful collection of songs “where all kinds of particular affections and confusions appear.” Morris is an interesting writer, balancing sacred and profane concerns, finding moments of welcome humor amidst more spiritual matters. ![]() Deep listening! Rehearsal Park by Jake Acostaĭavid John Morris – Wyld Love Songs : You may know London-based singer-songwriter David John Morris’ name from his Red River Dialect band, which released a few under-heralded records on Paradise of Bachelors. If Phish was black dice.”) Oscillating grooves, interlocking melodies, unexpected string and horn sections, free-flowing rivers of sound - it reveals hidden layers and buried textures the more you get into it. ![]() RIYL Oren Ambarchi? (Ryley describes it as “If Glenn Branca went to Hampshire. Jake Acosta’s Rehearsal Park is made up of two long pieces (27 and 17 minutes, respectively) that feel warm and accessible but somehow somewhat unclassifiable. Jake Acosta – Rehearsal Park : Another great one from Ryley Walker’s Husky Pants label, which has quickly become a reliable source for sweet sounds both old and new. It’s beautiful, edgy and wrenching in equal measure. A citizen of the Odanak First Nation in Quebec, Obomsawin has crafted a powerful collection here, blending Indigenous song forms, sharp instrumental interplay and imaginative arrangements. Sweet Tooth, her terrific debut solo LP, he been described as “First Nation Free Jazz,” and yeah, that works. But bassist/vocalist/bandleader Mali Obomsawin was new to me in 2022, so I had to check her out, of course. Mali Obomsawin – Sweet Tooth : I’m usually at least somewhat familiar with the expertly chosen openers during Yo La Tengo’s annual Hanukkah shows. And don’t forget, the next Bandcamp Friday (during which the platform waives its usual fees) hits on Feb. ![]() Plenty of killer sounds to get you through the dark days of winter, ranging from vintage Motor City jazz to Iranian tanbur improvs. We’re well into the new year and we’ve got a fresh offering of Bandcamp recommendations that may or may not have escaped your notice in the past few months. ![]()
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