William Parker – Double Sunrise Over Neptune

Moar jazz! but it ain’t your average bebop album. Double Sunrise Over Neptune is an album by William Parker who is highly regarded for his work in the realm of free jazz. Recorded live (I didn’t know it was a live album when I first heard it, the recording is pretty imaculate) at the 2007 [...]

Mulatu Astatke – New York – Addis – London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975

I have a habit of scrounging through peoples’ shoutboxes. Last year I indirectly happened upon someone’s blog within which this album was posted, and I soon absolutely came to treasure it. Mulatu Astake is known as the father of Ethio-Jazz, and for those of you who are fans of the Ethiopiques compilations, you may recognize [...]

Kayo Dot – Dowsing Anemone With Copper Tongue

Dowsing Anemone with Copper Tongue is the second album by the experimental music group Kayo Dot. I just Uploaded this for Johnny and figured I might aswell post it here. Harder to get into than Choirs of the Eye but nonetheless a great album which should grow on you over time. Less metal influenced than [...]