The Enduring Output of Nico

And no, I'm not talking about Chelsea Girls - that would warrant an entirely different raveHere's a (belated) toast to an incredible achievement: Nico Muhly's Mothertongue. Now it would make more sense to post this upon the album's release, but I have no intention of offering a timely critique so much as a testimonial to the record's poignance. Since I discovered Mothertongue, along with the rest of Muhly's catalog, my mind's been left reeling. I've been listening to the Mothertongue suite in particular for quite some time now and it continues to reveal the nuanced virtuosity of a composer who seems to be on another planet in regards to creative vision and innovation. Listen and be wowed.

Javier Moreno Sanchez

A few months back I rode the L out to Williamsburg juggling my laptop, interface, and a few microphones. Months later the results are in: an album's worth of material from Brooklyn Jazz musician, Javier Moreno Sanchez. I'm really pleased with the results and am thrilled to have worked with such an incredible bassist and composer.

Download the track "Brisa" right HERE.This number highlights Sanchez and co. going in and out of odd meters while constructing/deconstructing their Bitches Brew-esque harmonic textures. A+++

Javier Moreno Sanchez Ensemble:
August 1st @ Iridium (Manhattan)
August 26th @ Cornelia Street Cafe (Manhattan)

The fella's got a myspace

And thanks to Jacob Blumberg for lending his pair of condensers to the session. REMU love

Javier Moreno Sanchez pictured belooooow