New Release Round-up,New Release Round-Up - 15th November 2024by Matt Groom There are two contrasting new releases from ECM this week: Colin Vallon Trio’s Samares, which blends organic grooves and chamber-like intimacy, and Stephan Micus’s To the Rising Moon combines global instruments to create a celestial tapestry of sounds. Jon Batiste’s Beethoven Blues reimagines Beethoven with blues-infused rhythms while the the Emile Londonien band’s Inwards merges broken beat, jazz, house, and R&B in a boundary-pushing, genre-blending album. And from the archives Oscar Peterson’s City Lights from 1994 captures his post-illness artistic reinvention, and Michel Petrucciani’s 1988 Jazzhus Montmartre performance showcases lyrical brilliance. Swiss pianist Colin Vallon’s Samares captures nature’s influence—particularly plants—through organic grooves and telepathic interplay with bassist Patrice Moret and drummer Julian Sartorius. Building on the trio's dynamic evolution since 2017's Danse, the album explores rhythmic twists, art-rock-inspired harmonies, and chamber-like intimacy. Unified by themes of motion and connection, Samares completes a poetic trilogy. Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV Stephan Micus’s To the Rising Moon, his 26th ECM solo album, showcases a global array of instruments, led by the Colombian tiple’s bright, plucked tones. Darker bowed strings contrast this lightness, with the two worlds converging in the meditative title track. Evoking a celestial hymn, Micus crafts an unparalleled musical journey through diverse traditions and serene, imaginative soundscapes. Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV Jon Batiste’s Beethoven Blues blends Beethoven’s timeless works with original pieces inspired by Batiste's New Orleans roots. This pure piano album reimagines classics through blues-infused rhythms and melodies, honouring Beethoven’s innovation and relevance. Batiste calls it a creative partnership, bridging eras with artistry and divine inspiration. Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV The superb Emile Londonien band returns with their second album, Inwards, which manages to showcase their evolution as well as deepening ties to the British jazz scene with collaborations from artists like Ashley Henry, CHERISE and Kazy Lambist. They blend broken beat, house, jazz and r&b in a fresh, distinctive way which means that Inwards reaffirms their talent for merging genres, pushing boundaries but also retaining their signature sound. Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV In 1994, a year after a stroke weakened his left hand, Oscar Peterson performed in Munich, reinventing his playing style at 68. Demonstrating resilience and mastery, he reaffirmed Duke Ellington’s title, “Maharaja of the Keyboard.” Peterson’s career epitomised brilliance, consistently captivating fans and inspiring generations worldwide with unmatched artistry. Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV Recorded live at Copenhagen’s Jazzhus Montmartre on July 3, 1988, this album features Michel Petrucciani alongside jazz legends Gary Peacock and Roy Haynes. Their brief summer tour produced electrifying synergy, showcased through six Petrucciani originals and tributes to Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Paul Bley. Rediscover Michel’s lyrical brilliance and unyielding passion for life. Available Formats: 2 CDs, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV Matt Groom - Head of Jazz from https://www.prestomusic.com
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