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SPIRITUAL JAZZ ESSENTIALS
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Artist of the Month
Ahmad Jamal
American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator Ahmad Jamal has been for more than six decades one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz. Known for his innovative and minimalist approach to improvisation, Jamal began playing the piano at a young age and went on to become one of the most respected musicians of his time. His 1958 album "At the Pershing: But Not for Me" remains a classic in the jazz genre, featuring the hit song "Poinciana." Throughout his career, Jamal has collaborated with many other legendary jazz musicians and continues to inspire new generations of artists with his unique style and timeless compositions.
Label of the Month
Elemental Music
Elemental Music Records is a jazz record label based in Spain that specializes in releasing classic jazz albums and reissuing other genres between the 1950s and the 1970s. Founded in 2012, the label has quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality releases, which are carefully remastered and packaged with extensive liner notes and rare photos. Some of the artists edited by Elemental Music Records include Bill Evans, Albert Ayler, Chet Baker, and Dexter Gordon. The label's dedication to preserving and promoting classic jazz has made it a favorite among collectors and fans alike.
Record of the Month
JOHN ZORN
444
In 2020 Brian Marsella joined the heavy metal organ trio Simulacrum to spawn the astonishing fusion quartet Chaos Magick. This fourth CD in their ever-expanding legacy is a magical collection of instrumental music at its finest. Tighter and wilder than ever, Medeski, Hollenberg, Grohowski, and Marsella perform with a remarkable rapport in this provocative new direction from Downtown alchemist John Zorn, who has been exploring new musical worlds and confounding expectations.