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Peter Epstein
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The Midwestern all-star quintet Precarious Towers featuring Sharel Cassity, Johannes Wallmann, Mitchell Shiner, John Christensen and Devin Drobka releases its collective debut today. The group that began as a brainchild of Johannes Wallmann steps into …
Two Legs Bad marks saxophonist Peter Epstein’s first album as a leader in nearly a decade, and introduces a musical approach that builds on past work but forges new directions compositionally, sonically, and conceptually. The album, to be released by S …
Breiwick brings to light several hidden gems from the diverse songbook of Don Cherry on his anticipated follow up to the 2019 tribute with an expanded ensemble. Trumpeter, composer, bandleader, educator and renowned designer Jamie Breiwick will releas …
Folklore is trumpeter and composer Sam Butler’s first release as a bandleader, due out on May 5th, 2023 on Shifting Paradigm Records, and filled with an all-star cast of musicians from around the world. Alto saxophonist Greg Ward, tenor saxophonist Gar …
Deep Breath is the latest offering from Chicago-based guitarist Kenny Reichert. Out now on Shifting Paradigm Records, this sophomore effort is a masterful showcase of Reichert’s musicianship and versatility as a performer, composer, and bandleader. Rei …
Misc. Items, trumpeter Jake Baldwin’s second record as a leader, will be released March 17th, 2023 on Shifting Paradigm. It features the talents of notable Twin Cities musicians Adam Harder Nussbaum on drums, Toivo Hannigan on guitar and Cody McKinney …
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Peter Epstein: Two Legs Bad - Jazz Journal
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Saxophonist leads sextet featuring trumpet and guitar in music ranging from the fusion-flavoured to the rubato and freeish
Short Tracks: Ten Stories- Precarious Towers (2023) — Slang of Ages
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"Ten Stories" by Precarious Towers is a mesmerizing jazz album that showcases the exceptional talent of its ensemble. Named after one of my favorite jazz releases of 2022 by Johannes Wallman, (https:/...
David Whitman: Ode To Joe album review @ All About Jazz
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David Whitman: Ode To Joe album review by Richard J Salvucci, published on September 17, 2023. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!
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Nine years on from Polarities, his last release as a leader, Peter Epstein returns with a scalding set of new material. His story begins far earlier, though, with the saxophonist moving to Brooklyn in...