Jakob Bro (Guitar), Bill Frisell (Guitar), Lee Konitz (Alto Saxophone), Ben Street (Bass) and Paul Motian (Drums).
Streaming on Qobuz (44.1/16)… continuing on this morning with Jakob and Bill on guitar and along with the other members of the quintet, they are sounding sublime!
Wadada Leo Smith and Amina Claudine Myers – ‘Central Park’s Mosaics of Reservoir, Lake, Paths, and Gardens’
Hearing this beautifully absorbing short set, it seems surprising that trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and pianist and organist Amina Claudine Myers’ musical paths have not crossed more often. Both were associated with earliest days of the Chicago-based Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), and have had questing careers that bridge the avant garde, blues, gospel and diverse other forms.
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott - Crooked Calypso - Tidal 16/44
Heaton’s quirky, witty and cynical lyrics and his ability to give each song a catchy tune on show as usual, he and Jacqui sing so well together. Classy album from a great singer songwriter.
