August 28 & 29, 2026, Snarky Puppy will team up with The Metropool Orkest for two concerts in Paris, France, after which Snarky Puppy will kick off their European tour.
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Monday, February 16, 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026
MARK WINGFIELD - ELEMENTAL
- Mark Wingfield: Elemental
(2025, download / streaming, --, bandcamp)
(2026, cd, --, moonjune records)
Mark Wingfield's latest CD arrived a little while ago. I keep on getting back to it.
From the first notes, Mark's very recognizable sound draws all the attention.
Very lyrical and melancholic, but also very inviting to listen to multiple times.
Top-notch instrumental guitar music.
Out on the MoonJune Records label.
JOE DENINZON / STRATOSPHEERIUS UPDATE
A message from Joe Deninzon
Ladies & Gentlemen,
Stratospheerius is psyched to share the stage with our good friend Jane Getter & her band Premonition.
Also, just added: Stratospheerius will be joined for the first time by the great keyboardist Neil' “Nail” Alexander! Check out his incredible resume and original compositions on his website NAILMUSIC.COM.
Sunday, March 1st at 8 PM at the legendary Iridium.
1650 Broadway on 51st St in NYC.
Jane is a badass guitarist, singer, and songwriter who blends jazz fusion and prog to create her own unique sound. Along with her incredible band which features her husband, keyboardist Adam Holzman (Steven Wilson, Miles Davis), drummer Gene Lake, and bassist Paul Frazier, she has toured the world and released seven albums to critical acclaim. Joining Jane on guitar that evening will be our own Michelangelo Quirinale, the hardest working man in show business!
Jane is a friend of the band, and after trying to put a show together for years and overcoming many scheduling challenging, we are excited that we’re finally making this night happen!
This show will also serve as a warmup for Jane’s appearance on Cruise to the Edge March 4-9.
As I’ve mentioned before, Stratospheerius shows are rare these days due to my touring schedule with Kansas, so we really hope you can join us for this special night if you’re in the NY area.
Stratospheerius will be:
- Joe Deninzon-electric violin; lead vocals
- Jason Gianni-drums/background vocals
- Michelangelo Quirinale-guitar/vocals
- Jeff Koch-bass
- Special guest Neil “Nail” Alexander on Keyboards.
KING CRIMSON
King Crimson has been releasing concerts.
On CD.
At an incredible speed.
The most recent ones focus on the 2015 Tokyo shows.
Two times 6 CDs.
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ALBERT MARCOEUR, PLONK & REPLONK
- Albert Marcoeur, Plonk & Replonk: Mais Monsieur Marcoeur
(2014, book, France, label frères)
Next to his impressive audio output, Albert Marcoeur also released a book.
It was a collaboration with Plonk & Replonk.
Biographical stories.
Sort of.
It was a collaboration with Plonk & Replonk.
Biographical stories.
Sort of.
SUN RA ARKESTRA SCHEDULED TO PERFORM AT GHENT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Sun Ra Arkestra is scheduled to perform at the Ghent Jazz Festival.
https://www.gentjazz.com/line-up/sun-ra-arkestra
-- info: Dirk Verschaeve
ANCORE D'ARIA - TEPTALIDUM!
- Ancora d’Aria: TepTaliDum!
(2009, cd, Italy, private release)
Under the direction of Oskar Boldre, Italian polyphonic and experimental choir Ancora d’Aria reinterpretes etno/jazz, progressive rock, crossover and minimal music.
The ensemble released several CDs.
Their “Teptalidum!’ album included three pieces by King Crimson, next to a reworked version of FZ’s ‘City Of Tiny Lites’.
This is brilliant, and I'm not necessarily talking about 'City Of Tiny Lites'.
The entire album is one great surprise / adventure.
Released in 2009. What a fine discovery.
The ensemble released several CDs.
Their “Teptalidum!’ album included three pieces by King Crimson, next to a reworked version of FZ’s ‘City Of Tiny Lites’.
This is brilliant, and I'm not necessarily talking about 'City Of Tiny Lites'.
The entire album is one great surprise / adventure.
Released in 2009. What a fine discovery.
Here's a short introduction:
ANDREA BRAIDO - LE BIZZARRE AVVENTURE DEL DOTTOR KRANIUS
- Andrea Braido: Le Bizzarre Avventure Del Dottor Kranius
(1996, cd, Italy, srazz records)
Instrumental guitar-oriented rock: guitar, bass and drums, with a lot of guitar wizardry going on.
Track eleven is entitled ‘Libertá Accordata (alla memoria del grande Frank Zappa)'.
A fine album, and the (inspired) FZ tribute is excellent.
The disc got released in 1996. That's 30 years ago. (But I only learned about it a couple of weeks ago...)
Here's 'Libertá Accordata (alla memoria del grande Frank Zappa)'
JAZZ HICCUPS PLAYS FRANK ZAPPA
Jazz Hiccups
celebrating Frank Zappa's 85th birthday
celebrating Frank Zappa's 85th birthday
Recorded @ Waldorf School Ljubljana, 20. 12. 2025
THE HEARTBREAKERS - EVERYTIME I SEE YOU / CRADDLE ROCK
I'm still lacking several of these old Cucamonga-era singles, but it's fun to add one to the collection every once in a while.
In the meantime, I keep on searching.
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