We highlight some of the most notable jazz releases of the last three months.
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[Music] OORSPRONG curators series/OCS edition September 19 2016 — OORSPRONG curators series
[Music] Angel Olsen, Down to Earth — Bandcamp Daily
The rising star stays grounded with her strong working relationships and control over her own image, never sacrificing warmth or artistry.
[Music] 10 More Essential British 1970s folk-rock albums — Make Your Own Taste
This is a follow-up to the very popular post on 12 Essential British 1970s Folk-Rock albums. The genre was not as big and popular as it should be, so with a couple of these, I may be stretching the “essential” label. But if you are heavily into collecting this stuff, you are going to want […]
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[Music] Thanatoloop -TorturadorTorturado
Thanatoloop is a side project from the Chilean experimental musician Michel Andre Leroy Valdes, famed for his work with his main band, Un Festin Sagital. This peace is a look to a surreal hazy scene which would go perfect with absinthe and reading Les Chants de Maldoror by Comte de Lautréamont.
[Music] Luvsanjambyn Murdorj – My Village, My Dear Land
Luvsanjambyn Murdorj was a Mongolian composer who had a dedicated following in his home country. He presents a lovely vocal piece on this video.
[Music] Hoarfrost – Refracted In Illusion
Many thanks to Rafał Kopeć who advised me of this video. Hoarfrost’s newest release on Reverse Alignment, Anima Mundi, came out on my birthday (August 17), and I’m looking forward to picking it up. This is their official video, and the images go well with these bleakest of sounds.
[Music] Lena Platonos – Shadow Of Blood
A hat tip to Cornelius Martins for turning me on to the music of Lena Platonos, a singer who should have received her fair due 30 years ago, but this is better late than never.
[Music] Michael C. Hall – Lazarus (CBS Performance)
Apparently Dexter can sing as well as butcher people. Michael C. Hall does a rather nice cover of one of David Bowie’s last singles.
[Music] Depeche Mode – But Not Tonight
Depeche Mode have many wonderful albums, but Black Celebration is, for my ears, their crowning jewel. This song was my favorite of the lot.
A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music 