New Albums - Page 46

Guitarist Gary Lucas and bassist Peter Willems have teamed up for a duo projected called Double Dare, and they’ve just released their first EP.

After announcing a big lineup change in 2020, Obscura has a new album called “A Valediction”. The record marks the first of a trilogy concept that will be followed up with two more albums.

Mats Eilertsen has returned with a new album called “Hymn for Hope”. The 13-track release spans a range of emotions with a “wide span of lyrical, thoughtful, melancholic, fierce, driving, swinging, playful music.”

Christian McBride has released a second live album from the legendary Village Vanguard, this time with his Inside Straight quintet. It’s a special moment for the group, as the band was originally formed for a residency at the venue.

Sting has returned with his fifteenth solo album, called “The Bridge”. The star-studded release was fleshed out over the past year and lyrically connects deeper subjects.

Bassist and composer Eivind Opsvik has returned with a new album, “Emotional Switches”, which diverges from his “Overseas” series. The experimental record ranges from art-pop songs to ambient instrumentals.

Beledo is primarily a guitarist and keyboardist, but his latest album is certainly going to catch the attention of bassists. “Seriously Deep” is named after an Eberhard Weber composition, and Tony Levin is on the record.

Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner helped make musical history as part of the band for David Bowie’s final masterpiece, “Blackstar”. Their palpable chemistry led them to create a new project called “sedatø”.

Today we’ve got some exciting news to share. The present-day prog-rock heroes in YYNOT have announced their new album “Light and Shade” is now shipping. The record marks the band’s third original studio effort.

Artists have channeled the uncertainty of recent times into some astounding music. Although much has reflected chaos and confusion, Ben Allison’s output is more of a balm. He’s just released “Moments Inside”, his fourteenth record as a leader.

In September of 2018, Mastodon manager Nick John passed away from pancreatic cancer. The metal mainstays have now released their newest full-length release, “Hushed and Grim”, as part of their process dealing with the profound loss.

Jazz great Dave Young has released “Mantra”, his sixteenth album as a leader. The bassist featured his sextet plus three guests: Ewen Farncombe on organ, John Johnson on alto sax and flute, and Les Allt on flute.