Another cracker of a Jazz Show from Def Jim, who only had access to a single functional studio CD player but nonetheless delivers selections from new releases by Tomeka Reid Quartet, Fred Hersch, Wolfgang Muthspiel and Joe Morris/Elliott Sharp (among others) plus a classic Oregon track from 1974 by way of tribute to the late guitarist Ralph Towner plus another instalment in his ongoing exploration of the 1970s-90s work of Chico Freeman and a bunch of other plusses besides. Essential listening for Jazz Heads of every stripe.
Karyn plays a selection of tracks from the newly released HELP (2) album. Proceeds go directly to support War Child UK’s “funding initiatives to protect, educate, and provide psychological support for children affected by conflict in 14 countries, including Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Yemen.”
There is also a tribute to Jim Wilson, founder of Phantom Billstickers, who died this week.
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