Month: February 2022

Malcom Jiyane Tree-O: Umdali

A gorgeous mix of modern jazz and timeless African pulses are produced by composer/trombonist/vocalist Malcolm Jiyane, and performed by the team of Nhlanhla Mahlangu/as, Nkosinathi Mathunjwa/p-key, Tebogo Seitei-Brandon Ruiters/tp, Gontse Makhene/perc, Ayanda Zalekile/b, Lungile Kunene/dr and Tubatsi Mpho Moloi/voc. There’s…

Greg Amirault: News Blues

Guitarist Greg Amirault teams up with brother Steve/p, Adrian Vedady/b and Jim Doxas/dr for a mix of jazz standards and originals. There’s  a pleasant and easy swing to these pieces, reminding you of West Coast Cool with glowing strings on…

Jon Balke’s Siwan: Hafla

Leading a team of exotic instrumentalists such as  Mona Boutchebak/voc-oud, Derya Turkan/kemence, Pedram Khavar Zamini/tomback, Bjarte Eike/vi and Per Buhre/voc-viola, Jon Balke brings his own tombak, keyboards and electronics to create Iberian and Mediterranean atmospheric journeys. Boutchebak’s Middle Eastern nasally…