Pipe Dream

'Pipe Dream' by Hank Roberts. From 2018, on compact disc and the C.A.M. Jazz record label. 

For the past six months or so, I've been searching for and listening to more and more of the music that resides in the spaces that intersect between jazz, modern classical, avant-garde, modern creative, chamber music, exploratory and possibly a few other genres. Music not generally found or heard. One has to be fortunate to stumble upon a title ..... possibly through a online friend (like in my case) .... and explore and discover from there.

I don't care what its assigned label eventually becomes, I just want to stop and hear more.

New Makaya McCraven

 

'In These Times' by the drummer/percussionist, Makaya McCraven. Newly released and on vinyl. 

New directions in Jazz that I've been searching for. Modern Jazz, if that helps. But certainly not avante-garde. 

I discovered Makaya McCraven (along with Ambrose Akinmusire), two or three years ago and have been interested in his music since. 

I wish I had the words and ability to break down recordings. If you find yourself interested in Jazz paths beyond the traditional, then check it out. 

It's on the International Anthem Records label. I love the packaging and visual presentation of their offerings. There's obvious dedication to quality here.