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    Twin Talk is set to issue its second full-length, Weaver, through the online platform PEOPLE on Feb. 8.

    News, First Listen, Twin Talk

    Nov 13, 2018 4:30 PM

    Premiere: Hear a Track from Twin Talk’s Upcoming ‘Weaver’

    Twin Talk, a Chicago-based trio, is set to issue its second album, Weaver, through PEOPLE on Feb. 8.

    Reedist Dustin…

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    Drummer Hugo Medeiros (left), pianist Amaro Freitas and bassist Jean Elton perform on Rasif, which is due out Oct. 19.

    News, First Listen, Amaro Freitas

    Oct 10, 2018 9:00 AM

    Premiere: Hear ‘Trupé,’ an Homage to Lula Calixto from Pianist Amaro Freitas’ ‘Rasif’

    The rhythmic complexity of Amaro Freitas’ trio is dizzying.

    After the Brazilian pianist’s talents were showcased…

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    Eli Degibri’s tribute to Hank Mobley, Soul Station, is due out Oct. 5.

    News, First Listen, Eli Degibri

    Sep 14, 2018 9:00 AM

    Premiere: Listen to a Track from ‘Soul Station,’ Eli Degibri’s Tribute to Hank Mobley

    Tel Aviv’s Eli Degibri aims to recapture the spirit of Hank Mobely’s album Soul Station with a tribute disc of the…

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    The first recording of Brian Krock’s Big Heart Machine includes performances by an 18-piece band, as well as contributions by producer Darcy James Argue and conductor Miho Hazama.

    Interview, News, First Listen, Brian Krock, Big Heart Machine, Miho Hazama

    Aug 30, 2018 9:00 AM

    Brian Krock’s Big Heart Machine Rumbles to Life

    When asked about the primary influencers of his big band project Big Heart Machine, multi-reed composer and leader…

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    On Soul Fingers, his 12th album as a leader, guitarist Bobby Broom interprets music by The Beatles, Procol Harum, Steely Dan and others.

    News, First Listen, Bobby Broom, Ben Paterson, Kobie Watkins

    Aug 29, 2018 4:06 PM

    Premiere: Hear Bobby Broom’s version of ‘Come Together’ from his Forthcoming Album, ‘Soul Fingers’

    Acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom delves into pop music from the ’60s and ’70s—recontextualizing familiar tunes in…

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    Medeski, Martin & Wood are set to release Omnisphere on Sept. 14.

    News, First Listen, Medeski Martin & Wood, John Medeski

    Aug 14, 2018 8:55 AM

    Premiere: Hear a Cut From Medeski Martin & Wood’s Upcoming ‘Omnisphere’

    Medeski Martin & Wood is set to issue Omnisphere (Indirecto), a live disc the trio recorded in Colorado during 2015…

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    Gilad Hekselman’s forthcoming Ask For Chaos finds the guitarist performing in a pair of separate trios across the album’s 10 tracks.

    News, First Listen, Gilad Hekselman

    Aug 3, 2018 9:00 AM

    Premiere: Watch a Video for ‘VBlues,’ a Tune from Gilad Hekselman’s ‘Ask For Chaos’

    Guitarist Gilad Hekselman is set to issue a new disc, Ask For Chaos, his sixth leader date on Sept. 7 through his own…

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    JP Schlegelmilch (left), Jonathan Goldberger and Jim Black

    News, First Listen, Jim Black, JP Schlegelmilch, Jonathan Goldberger

    Jul 24, 2018 9:00 AM

    Premiere: Hear a Track from new Jim Black, Jonathan Goldberger, JP Schlegelmilch Collab

    For more than two decades, Jim Black’s been the backbeat to some extraordinary collaborations, usually settled…

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    Sonic Creed (Motéma) is vibraphonist Stefon Harris’ third album with his troupe Blackout.

    News, First Listen, Stefon Harris, Jean Baylor

    Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM

    Premiere: Listen to a Track from Stefon Harris’ New Album, ‘Sonic Creed’

    Vibraphonist, educator and DownBeat Critics Poll winner Stefon Harris has recorded a new album, Sonic Creed (Motéma),…

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    Madeleine Peyroux is set to issue Anthem (UMG) on Aug. 31.

    News, First Listen, Madeleine Peyroux

    Jun 21, 2018 8:59 AM

    Premiere: Watch a Video for Madeleine Peyroux’s ‘On My Own’

    The personal is political, but singer Madeleine Peyroux made sure to keep her pending album—Anthem (UMG) due out Aug.…

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