World of Jazz 367

1. The Mark Kelso Jazz Project “The Chronicles of Fezziwig” from The Chronicles of Fezziwig (Self Released) 00:00
2. Alice Ricciardi & Pietro Lussu “Catch A Falling Star” from Catch A Falling Star (Gibigiana Records) 05:46
3. The University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra “Medium Blue” from Embargo (University of Toronto) 10:03
4. Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Bobby Kapp “Ineffable Joy” from Ineffable Joy (ESP DISK) 17:01
5. Gorilla Mask “Rampage” from Brain Drain (Clean Feed) 21:31
6. Paul Dunmall, Philip Gibbs, James Owston, Jim Bashford “Inner and Outer” from Inner and Outer (FMR Records) 26:49
7. The Mark Kelso Jazz Project “A Message From Idris” from The Chronicles of Fezziwig (Self Released) 36:19
8. Alice Ricciardi & Pietro Lussu “Sunday, Monday and Always” from Catch A Falling Star (Gibigiana Records) 41:23
9. The University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra “Apollo” from Embargo (University of Toronto) 47:05
10. Sonny Rollins “I’ve Found A New Baby” from Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders (Prestige) 56:26
11. Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Bobby Kapp “Bliss” from Ineffable Joy (ESP DISK) 1:00:54
12. Gorilla Mask “Forgive Me, Mother” from Brain Drain (Clean Feed) 1:09:30
13. Sam Gill’s Coursed Waters “Nodap” from Many Altered Returns (Earshift Records) 1:13:56
14. Alice Ricciardi & Pietro Lussu “And Pink, And Gold And Blue” from Catch A Falling Star (Gibigiana Records) 1:26:52
15. The University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra “Undiagnosed” from Embargo (University of Toronto) 1:29:34
16. Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Bobby Kapp “Exuberance” from Ineffable Joy (ESP DISK) 1:35:46
17. Gorilla Mask “The Nihilist” from Brain Drain (Clean Feed) 01:43:25
18. The Mark Kelso Jazz Project “A Refraction of Light” from The Chronicles of Fezziwig (Self Released) 1:47:30
19. Paul Dunmall, Philip Gibbs, James Owston, Jim Bashford “Inner Time” from Inner and Outer (FMR Records) 1:54:55

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Three new albums dominate the show….

Mark Kelso is an award-winning Jazz drummer who has worked with artists such as Donny McCaslin, Pat Metheny, Holly Cole, Gino Vannelli and numerous others. As the leader of the Juno nominated Jazz Exiles, Mark is no stranger to the world of music. Playing in every genre from Jazz to Pop to Latin to Orchestral, Mark has been able to finesse his technique as a drummer and composer, as well as open himself up to a wide variety of influences. His new solo album is a departure from the Fusion styles of the Jazz Exiles, and instead explores a more traditional style

In their first duo album “CATCH A FALLING STAR”, just released for the newborn Gibigiana Records founded by the artists themselves, besides original music, singer Alice Ricciardi and pianist Pietro Lussu pick through their favorites from various musical sources: the majesty of the American Songbook, Pop Music from the 50s and 60s , Contemporary Music. In a very eclectic musical program the “fil rouge” is embodied by the unique sound and cool approach of the duo.

The Faculty of Music, University of Toronto bring us Embargo, an album of new music by the University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra. This collection of new music represents several facets of their Jazz Program, with students demonstrating their skills as composers, arrangers, large ensemble performers, and improvisors.

Also featured music from Gorilla Mask, Ivo Perelman, Paul Dunmall and Sam Gill.

• HOUR ONE
• The Mark Kelso Jazz Project “The Chronicles of Fezziwig” from The Chronicles of Fezziwig (Self Released)
  • The Chronicles of Fezziwig is the new solo project from Mark Kelso better known for his work with the Jazz Exiles. With all original music, this project is a departure from the Fusion styles of the Jazz Exiles, and instead explores a more traditional style. It once again shows the versatility of Mark Kelso as a musician, composer, and leader.He is Joined by an all-star cast featuring Pat LaBarbera, Mike Downes, Ted Quinlan, Brian Dickinson, and Gordon Sheard, it is self released and that was the title track
• Alice Ricciardi & Pietro Lussu “Catch A Falling Star” from Catch A Falling Star (Gibigiana Records)
• The University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra “Medium Blue” from Embargo (University of Toronto)
  • Gordon Foote – Conductor
  • Zach Griffin – Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute
  • Griff Vona – Alto sax, Clarinet
  • Geoff Claridge – Tenor Sax, Clarinet
  • Jacob Chung – Tenor Sax
  • Alex Manoukas – Baritone Sax, Bass Clarinet
  • Evan Dalling, Kaelin Murphy, Christian Antonacci Ben Frost – Trumpets
  • Nick Adema, Vonne Aguda, Kyle Orlando, Charlotte McAffee-Brunner – Trombones
  • Charlotte Alexander, Ilinca Stafie – French Horns
  • Anthony D’Alessandro – Piano
  • Julien Bradley-Combs – Guitar
  • Evan Gratham – Bass
  • Jacob Slous – Drums
• Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Bobby Kapp “Ineffable Joy” from Ineffable Joy (ESP DISK)
  • Brazilian saxophonist Ivo Perelman’s goal to release on the historical ESP label originated from the impression Gato Barbieri’s 1967 ESP album left on him, here assembling ESP alumni, drummer Bobby Kapp, pianist Matthew Shipp and bassist William Parker (who made his recorded debut on ESP in 1973), in a lyrical album of advanced and impressive collective free jazz.Recorded at Park West Studios, in Brooklyn, New York, on April 21, 2018Ivo Perelman tenor saxophone
    Matthew Shipp piano
    William Parker bass
    Bobby Kapp drums 
• Gorilla Mask “Rampage” from Brain Drain (Clean Feed)
  • Recorded at Blackbird Music Studio Berlin, Germany on May 20-21, 2019Peter Van Huffel alto, baritone saxophone, effects
    Roland Fidezius electric bass, effects
    Rudi Fischerlehner drums, percussion2019 Clean Feed CF540CDPeter Van Huffel’s journey through the combination of jazz and rock, alien to the fusion tradition of the seventies and the collage of the nineties, proceeds with yet another opus from the Gorilla Mask gang, as always inclusive of the mindblowing rhythm section of Roland Fidezius and Rudi Fischerlehner. “Brain Drain” is a mishmash of punk, metal, jazz, free improvisation and written avant-garde music, always in the process of construction and deconstruction, going from persistent, headbanging riffs and grooves to abstract and puzzling situations or vice-versa, without excuses nor preconceptions. Black Sabbath is in the house, as are John Coltrane and Albert Ayler, two primary influences of the Berlin-based canadian saxophonist. The energy is overwhelming, but there are melodies on it, not only hammering rhythms or crazy textures. Highly emotional, but also structurally complex with fractured rhythms and bended tempos, this is the music of our present times: full of rage but also of joy. Deep, restless, invigorating and open to any possibility, all the qualities we expect from the art of sounds. –CF
• Paul Dunmall, Philip Gibbs, James Owston, Jim Bashford “Inner and Outer” from Inner and Outer (FMR Records)
  • Recorded on August 29, 2018 at Rain Studios Kings Heath, in Birmingham, England, UKPaul Dunmall tenor saxophone
    Philip Gibbs guitar
    James Owston bass
    Jim Bashford drums
• The Mark Kelso Jazz Project “A Message From Idris” from The Chronicles of Fezziwig (Self Released)
  • ibid
• Alice Ricciardi & Pietro Lussu “Sunday, Monday and Always” from Catch A Falling Star (Gibigiana Records)
  • ibid
• The University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra “Apollo” from Embargo (University of Toronto)
  • ibid
• HOUR TWO
• Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Bobby Kapp “Bliss” from Ineffable Joy (ESP DISK)
  • ibid
• Gorilla Mask “Forgive Me, Mother” from Brain Drain (Clean Feed)
  • ibid
• Sam Gill’s Coursed Waters “Nodap” from Many Altered Returns (Earshift Records)
  • Sam Gill alto saxophone
    Novak Manojlovic grand piano
    Jacques Emery double bass
    James McLean drums
    Review by FILIPE FREITAS, Jazztrail.net, August 20, 2019A Sydney/Melbourne collaboration featuring Novak Manojlovic on piano, Jacques Emery on bass, and James McLean on drums, play six Gill’s original compositions structured in such a way that spontaneous creativity is encouraged. Many Altered Returns is the quartet’s first recording
• Alice Ricciardi & Pietro Lussu “And Pink, And Gold And Blue” from Catch A Falling Star (Gibigiana Records)
• The University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra “Undiagnosed” from Embargo (University of Toronto)
• Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Bobby Kapp “Exuberance” from Ineffable Joy (ESP DISK)
• Gorilla Mask “The Nihilist” from Brain Drain (Clean Feed)
• The Mark Kelso Jazz Project “A Refraction of Light” from The Chronicles of Fezziwig (Self Released)
• Paul Dunmall, Philip Gibbs, James Owston, Jim Bashford “Inner Time” from Inner and Outer (FMR Records)