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Djam Karet - Sonic Celluloid (2017) review

DJAM KARET Sonic Celluloid (2017 - HC Productions - USA) http://www.djamkaret.com/ It is quite an achievement to begin with, for a band to create and release 18 albums (they actually have over 30 releases…

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theBABAorchestra - Another Ride on the Elephant Slide (2017) review

theBABAorchestra Another Ride on the Elephant Slide (2017 - THIRSTY OWL RECORDS - USA) http://www.laurenelizabethbaba.com/baba/ https://thebabaorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/another-ride-on-the-elephant-slide What would you say to a fantastic avant jazz big band that covered grounds similar to Carla Bley…

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Orpheus Nine - Transcendental Circus (2017) review

ATTENTION SAGA FANS! Progressive rock band from New Jersey release very strong debut with no wrinkles, no dull moments, and no filler. The intro is a truly beautiful piano piece, then the excitement begins…

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Charlie Cawood - The Divine Abstract (2017) review

The first downbeat of this complex multi instrumental solo release by Charlie Cawood latches on to you, and you know it is special. Filled with vivid eastern fused world music, exotic melodies galore, and…

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Martyn Bates - I Said To Love (2017) review

I've been a hooked fan of Martyn Bates since his one of a kind experimental band 'Eyeless In Gaza'. I bought everything on vinyl (and now CD) by both his band (a brilliant and…

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Amy Denio - The Big Embrace (2017) review

One more (her 10th solo) totally and almost indescribable soul shaking recording by this ever talented, brilliant thinker, composer, musician, producer, organizer, world traveler, artist, and all around pleasant person. I began my musical…

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Judith Ring - The Ring Lieder (2017) review

I first listened to Judith's full length CD 'What Was' (2014) which she says is an "overview" of her work to date, and while not typical in any category, neither minimalist, avant-garde, or classical…