I have been juggling a number of projects lately. In the midst of the creative chaos staying focused on the essentials has been challenging to say the least. While researching some music-related things I ran across a terrific Bill Frisell interview on the "All About Jazz" site.
On today's show I played two tracks that have always felt like fall to me. Both of these tunes force me (in a positive and reflective way) to pause and listen. Definitely a heavy dose of nostalgia thrown into the mix. These tracks represent the formative beginnings of my understanding and appreciation of jazz. I must admit that fusion, for me, was very much the gateway drug to more traditional and experimental jazz.
I have been listening to Matt Ulery's latest release, "In the Ivory" this week and it is a gorgeous set of music. I have posted it as this week's "Alloy Recommendation" (see the sidebar of the website for links related to "In the Ivory"). I plan to post a full review of the album in the days/weeks ahead. If you want to receive Alloy-specific news and updates, please sign-up to receive information by filling out the form also located in the sidebar of the site. Thanks!
The focus of the upcoming episode of "Alloy: A Mixture of Jazz and Progressive Music" will be new music. Since the launch of the show I have been collecting and curating a lot of new music and look forward to sharing new artists and new tracks with you on this week's show. Stay tuned.
Can't wait for this documentary to be created and released. The subject (Bill Frisell) is truly a legendary figure in the jazz community and such a versatile guitarist and composer.
Bill Frisell IndieGoGo Campaign Video from Emma Franz on Vimeo.
Pullng together next week's show and having a blast collecting tracks to support the theme. As a sneak peak, here is a track that will be featured as part of the show, stay tuned for more.
