About this episode
The episode features a variety of new jazz releases, showcasing contemporary artists and their latest works.
The Hot Box 146 is packed with brand new releases, and as ever there is more to play than time to play it. Donald Helme opens the show with music from pianist John Donegan and his new album Interfuse , featuring Richie Buckley . The programme then moves through a wide range of contemporary jazz, including trumpet-led material from Alex Sipiagin , the spacious and lyrical trio work of Fred Hersch , and the driving ensemble sound of Visions Jazz Ensemble . Larger-scale writing also features orchestral pieces from the Jihye Lee Orchestra and their album Infinite Connections . Track list for The Hot Box #146 – New Releases Five to One. John DoneganTrio + Richie Buckley: from the album Interfuse: JayDee Records Sufa Tham. Alex Sipiagin from the album Reverberations F red Hersch Trio from the album The Surrounding Green The Surrounding Green: Fred Hersch Trio Rocky Top: Visions Jazz Ensemble. Fight Songs album Surrender: Jihye Lee Orchestra album “Infinite Connections”: Motema Born in 1935. Jihye Lee Orchestr a Interfuse: John Donegan Trio plus Richie Buckley. Tune In: Live Broadcast: Every two weeks on Jazz Radio Eire. Listen Live Listen Back: Catch past episodes on The Hot Box Jazz…
People in this episode
Host: Donald Helme
Topics covered
- new music releases
- contemporary jazz
- jazz ensembles
- orchestral jazz
- album features
Keywords
- jazz
- new releases
- John Donegan
- Fred Hersch
- Jihye Lee
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: JayDee Records, Motema
Books & works: Interfuse, Reverberations, The Surrounding Green, Fight Songs, Infinite Connections
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