Harry Christelis and Pedro Velasco, 'Time,' Ubuntu ****

Track of the day today is the gentle guitar sounds heard on 'Time' from Scribbling released next month on the Ubuntu label. The duo take all the time in the world on this intimate almost Ralph Towner-like gem that deftly unpeels into its own very …

Published: 22 Feb 2022. Updated: 2 years.

Track of the day today is the gentle guitar sounds heard on 'Time' from Scribbling released next month on the Ubuntu label. The duo take all the time in the world on this intimate almost Ralph Towner-like gem that deftly unpeels into its own very reclusive world and feeds in something of a subtle electronic chorus of response in its latter part that acts as a mysterious foil to the otherwise pervasive air of contemplation. This piece was written by Velasco while the duo itself began some five years ago. Scribbling was recorded in December 2020. Available via this link

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Mark Turner, 'Nigeria II,' ECM ****

What's hot today among upcoming new releases happens to be the very cool sound of Mark Turner whose Return From The Stars which is out next month is introduced by 'Nigeria II' (the first 'Nigeria' was on 2019's Where Are You). With trumpeter Jason …

Published: 21 Feb 2022. Updated: 2 years.

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What's hot today among upcoming new releases happens to be the very cool sound of Mark Turner whose Return From The Stars which is out next month is introduced by 'Nigeria II' (the first 'Nigeria' was on 2019's Where Are You). With trumpeter Jason Palmer prominent in the sound along with Turner, bassist Joe Martin and drummer Jonathan Pinson you get a very modern statement that has a jagged bustling feel but that nonetheless journeys back to capture the excitement of early bebop. Palmer has a Dizzy-like swagger here that is infectious and which relative newcomer Pinson responds to so very effectively. Turner's solo when it comes has huge confidence and a breadth to it that opens up the whole band sound. Essential listening!