World of Jazz 377

Farnell Newton “The Roots” from Rippin’ and Runnin’ (Posi-tone) 00:00
Nuphar Fey “In The Fall” from Serenity Island (Hypnote Records) 05:49
Ralph Towner “Balance Beam” from Solstice : Sound and Shadows (ECM) 13:18
Tomasz Stańko “Bluish” from Blueish (Power Bros) 24:33
Ketil Bjørnstad, David Darling, Terje Rypdal, Jon Christensen “The Sea II” from The Sea (ECM) 33:02
Eberhard Weber “Yellow Fields” from Yellow Fields (ECM) 40:51
Jan Garbarek Quartet “Afric Pepperbird” from Afric Pepperbird (ECM) 52:01
Farnell Newton “Another Day Another Jones” from Rippin’ and Runnin’ (Posi-tone) 1:00:36
Nuphar Fey “Rainy Mondays” from Serenity Island (Hypnote Records) 1:06:03
Jan Garbarek “Footprints” from Paths, Prints (ECM) 1:12:41
Keith Jarrett “New Dance” from Nude Ants (ECM) 1:23:02
Terje Rypdal “The Dain Curse” from Waves (ECM)  1:36:17
Trrmà “Shishapangm” from The Earth’s Relief (577 Records) 1:45:38
Farnell Newton “Little Red Rose” from Rippin’ and Runnin’ (Posi-tone) 1:47:59
Nuphar Fey “Long Road to Serenity Island” from Serenity Island (Hypnote Records) 1:53:10

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Two featured new albums  from Farnell Newton and Nuphar Fey and a comprehensive tribute to Norwegian drummer Jon Christensen who passed away on 18th February

Farnell Newton gets up on the good foot and heads off  full speed ahead on his second leader album for Posi-Tone. This action packed session features the high powered front line of Newton’s trumpet, and Brandon Wright’s hard-swinging tenor saxophone, alongside the all-star rhythm section of organist Brian Charette and drummer Rudy Royston.

Nuphar Fey’s new album tells a story that spans over a period of 8 years, unfolding the impressions of the  prominent pianist-composer  as she travels through countries and deep life changing experiences.

Norwegian Jon Christensen who passed on 18 February was the go to drummer for ECM Records appearing on much of that labels output. In the late 1960s, Christensen played  on several recordings by the composer George Russell. He also was a central participant in the band, Masqualero, with Arild Andersen. From the 1970s onwards he appeared on some of the most notable jazz albums emerging from the european scene. From the mid to late seventies he was a key player in Keith Jarrett’s european band.

• HOUR ONE
• Farnell Newton “The Roots” from Rippin’ and Runnin’ (Posi-tone)
  • his second leader album for Posi-Tone. This action packed session features the high powered front line of Newton’s trumpet, and Brandon Wright’s hard-swinging tenor saxophone, alongside the all-star rhythm section of organist Brian Charette and drummer Rudy Royston
• Nuphar Fey “In The Fall” from Serenity Island (Hypnote Records)
  • Serenity Island tells a story that spans over a period of 8 years, unfolding the impressions of prominent pianist-composer Nuphar Fey as she travels through countries and deep life changing experiences. Composed while living in several countries in Europe and Israel, the album presents a wide range of influences, tastefully combining them to capture a unique musical experience.Nuphar Fey – piano,keyboards,vocals Daniel Ashkenazy – bass
    Gal Petel – drums
    Telalit – cello,vocals
    Rony Iwryn – percussionsRelease date: March 20, 2020
    Label: Hypnote Records
• Ralph Towner “Balance Beam” from Solstice : Sound and Shadows (ECM)
  • released on the ECM label in 1977. It is the second album to feature the Solstice quartet of Towner with Jan Garbarek, Eberhard Weber and Jon Christensen.
• Tomasz Stańko “Bluish” from Blueish (Power Bros)
  • 1991 – Stanko plus Arild Andersen and Jon Christensen
• Ketil Bjørnstad, David Darling, Terje Rypdal, Jon Christensen “The Sea II” from The Sea (ECM)
  • 1995
• Eberhard Weber “Yellow Fields” from Yellow Fields (ECM)
  • 1976
  • Bass, Composed By – Eberhard Weber
    Drums – Jon Christensen
    Keyboards – Rainer Brüninghaus
    Soprano Saxophone, Shenai, Reeds [Nagaswaram] – Charlie Mariano
• Jan Garbarek Quartet “Afric Pepperbird” from Afric Pepperbird (ECM)
  • • 1970
    • Bass, Thumb Piano [African Thumb Piano], Xylophone – Arild Andersen
      Guitar, Bugle – Terje Rypdal
      Percussion – Jon Christensen
      Tenor Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute [Flutes], Percussion – Jan Garbarek
• HOUR TWO
• Farnell Newton “Another Day Another Jones” from Rippin’ and Runnin’ (Posi-tone)
• Nuphar Fey “Rainy Mondays” from Serenity Island (Hypnote Records)
• Jan Garbarek “Footprints” from Paths, Prints (ECM)
  • 1982
  • Bass – Eberhard Weber
    Drums, Percussion – Jon Christensen
    Guitar – Bill Frisell
    Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute [Wood Flutes], Percussion, Composed By – Jan Garbarek
• Keith Jarrett “New Dance” from Nude Ants (ECM)
  • 1980
  • Live at the Village Vanguard May 1979
  • Bass – Palle Danielsson
    Drums, Percussion – Jon Christensen
    Piano, Timbales, Percussion, Music By – Keith Jarrett
    Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
• Terje Rypdal “The Dain Curse” from Waves (ECM)
  • 1978
  • Drums, Percussion – Jon Christensen
    Electric Bass [6 & 4 String] – Sveinung Hovensjø
    Electric Guitar, Keyboards [Rmi Keyboard Computer], Synthesizer [Arp] – Terje Rypdal
    Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piano [Tac Piano], Keyboards [Rmi Keyboard Computer], Electronics [Ringmodulator] – Palle Mikkelborg
• Trrmà “Shishapangm” from The Earth’s Relief (577 Records)
  • From the album The Earth’s Relief out on May 1st on 577 RecordsBased in the South of Italy, Trrmà is comprised of Giovanni Todisco on drums and percussion and Giuseppe Candiano on modular synthesizers.
• Farnell Newton “Little Red Rose” from Rippin’ and Runnin’ (Posi-tone)
• Nuphar Fey “Long Road to Serenity Island” from Serenity Island (Hypnote Records)