Artist: Nils Wogram Root 70 With Strings Title: riomar Label: nWog Records Genre: jazz with strings CD Review by Matt Cole When last we heard from German-born trombonist Nils Wogram, he was leading a lively septet consisting of six horns and a drummer. This time around, on riomar, he uses an entirely different band, with […]
Text by Matt Cole New from the nWog label are two releases which show the vitality and creativity which can be found the European jazz scene. NoReduce’s debut CD, Jaywalkin’, which features three young Swiss jazz musicians and drummer extraordinaire Nasheet Waits was released on 18 May 2012, and the Nils Wogram Septet’s Complete Soul, out on 24 August. Artist: NoReduce […]
Artist: CHRISTOPH IRNIGER TRIO Title: Octopus Label: Intakt Records Genre: jazz Review by Dawoud Kringle Zürich born bandleader and tenor saxophonist Christoph Irniger studied at the Musikhochschule Luzern with Christian Grab and Nat Su, Irniger founded the Christoph Irniger Quartet / Trio, the bands Pilgrim and Cowboys from Hell, and was sideman and co-leader of […]
1. Afro Roots feat. SPIRIT ENSEMBLE Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Time: 7:30pm Venue: 647 Columbus Ave near W 92nd st (Goddard Riverside) Ticket: donation Genre: Afro-Latin music With a long and dynamic history, the Spirit Ensemble has established itself as the primary source for music that traverses the African Diaspora. The enchanting sounds of […]
Artist: Sebastian Schunke Title: Genesis, Mystery and Magic Label: Nwog Records Genre: jazz/latin jazz CD Review by Matt Cole Genesis, Mystery, and Magic is the sixth album from Berlin-based pianist and composer Sebastian Schunke. Joining him on this effort are Alex Sipiagan on trumpet and flugelhorn; Nils Wogram (who I was glad to see, having […]
