The Listening Guide
🎶 The listening guide: five albums, released during the past twelve months, chosen around a weekly theme 🎶
This week, we explore the soothing sounds of five contemporary piano trios, each with a unique style and creative dynamic.
Laura Chihaia Trio – Water is the Softest Thing
Matthew Shipp Trio – The Unidentifiable
Marie Kruttli Trio – The Kind Of Happy One
Album of the Week
Our NQ Jazz album of the week is the debut full-length from New York-based percussionist and composer, Patricia Brennan. Describing Maquishti, Brennan says: “From bowing and bending pitch, to the use of extended effects via guitar pedals, this album reflects my vision for the vibraphone and the potential of all the possible ways it can be played.” Support the project on Bandcamp!
Classic Album
Recorded in Tokyo with a combination of American and Japanese musicians, Dee Dee Bridgewater’s debut album is described by Mr. Bongo as a ‘sublime deep soul-jazz masterpiece’, showcasing her talent and versatility as a vocalist.