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The main event in The Hot Box 074 is a move to the Guitar Files Letter F. So we feature 3 greats from that file, Tal Farlow, Bill Frisell and Chris Flory. But there’s other stuff too. An exciting taster from Aoife Doyle’s upcoming new album, the single Strength to be Strong, and a track from Kevin Brady’s Electric Quartet upcoming world release “Plan B”.
Plus we find an amazing young guitarist from the D file who has just come to our attention, Graham Dechter, from his new album “Major Influence”.
On this edition I celebrate and explore the music of Thelonious Monk interpreted by a variety of artists adding their own imaginations and improvisation to it, artists like Carmen McRae, EST, Sphere, Steve Lacy, John Beasley's Monk'estra, Francisco Bearazotti and Tinissima4Tet, Elliott Sharp and of course the man himself.
This EP is a reflection of our inspirations, our way of coping with 2 difficult years. You will find punchy lyrics from Malin and tight grooves. Let yourself drown in the melodies and the flow.
Drums: Ben Cooper Guitar: Gerry Lane Saxophone: Yuzuha O'Halloran Vocals and lyrics: Malin Bass: Léon Laisne
On this edition I celebrate the reopening of possibilities for LIVE JAZZ GIGS and the announcement of reinstalling Jazz Festivals in Ireland, celebrating it with some great Jazz by Paul Dunlea, the Fergus McCreadie Trio, Scott Flanigan, the Kevin Brady Electric Quartet, Kieran Halpin, Linley Hamilton, Adam Nolan and others, hoping to see them performing live soon.
Only Hugh - the debut fingerstyle solo guitar release by guitarist Hugh Buckley. The material on this recording includes original tunes by Hugh, tunes by Ellington, Monk and Harold Arlen and a couple of pop tunes from Hugh's youth. All tunes arranged by Hugh Buckley.
“During lockdown I had time to work on some solo guitar playing and I am really excited about developing this area of my musical journey. I have recorded my first solo guitar album for release in September 2021.”
Recorded by Ciaran Buckley Dorman, August 2021. Cover art design by John Salinero. Super8 b/w footage by Jonathan Matthey. Video by HuBu.
World-renowned Russian dancer Ksenia Parkhatskaya and Irish double bassist David Duffy have co-written a full-length original album, Colours to be released on Jazzville records, Oct 3rd.
Back in 2020, world-renowned Russian dancer, Ksenia Parkhatskaya released Rose and Blue, a jazz-infused song accompanied by a beautifully animated video which went on to win a host of filmmaking awards, also being nominated for best music video at La Jolla (LA), and PAMA (Paris)
She looks to solidify her reputation as a jazz singer (think Melody Gardot meets Stacy Kent meets Katie Melua...) this autumn with a full-length original album, Colours, released on Jazzville records, Oct 3rd
On this edition I celebrate and explore the magic timekeeping of Elvin Jones, remembering a true master at the drum kit at what would have been his 94th Birthday, from his work with the classic John Coltrane Quartet to his contributions as a sideman and leader of his own groups. Always remembered ELVEEEN
