Sunday, June 21, 2026

RAY MARCHICA WITH EDDY'S CHEMISTRY SET TO PERFORM AT BIRDLAND ON JUNE 28

Ray Marchica is one of New York City’s most versatile and accomplished drummers. Drawing from his extensive musical world he will be bringing Eddy’s Chemistry Set, the smaller ensemble from the renown Ed Palermo Big Band, to join him on the Birdland stage.

https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/ray-marchica-with-eddys-chemistry-set/


Oz Noy, Ray Marchica, Ugonna Okegwo



THE MUSIC ACROSS RADIO SHOW

Special Live Broadcast
Live Radio Concert with the Friedemann Dähn Trio – 21 June 2026, 11.00 pm

This time, “Music Across” is broadcasting live from the radio studio on Gaußplatz in Vienna. Our guests in the studio is the Friedemann Dähn Trio. Friedemann “Fried” Dähn has appeared on “Music Across” several times before with various groups, and we’re delighted that he’s back with us live this time with his trio. Great music and interesting conversations are guaranteed, and we’re also happy to take calls from listeners during this live broadcast.

About the Friedemann Dähn Trio:

Together with drummer Bernd Settelmeyer and saxophonist, clarinettist and flautist Carsten Netz, cellist Friedemann ‘Fried’ Dähn has created an ensemble that moves with ease between contemporary jazz, free improvisation and polyphonic sound sculpture, whilst constantly exploring new forms of expression. The trio invites the audience to embark on a musical journey centred on curiosity, openness and immediate experience.


Auf ORANGE 94.0 dem Freien Radio in Wien:
Internet Live Stream: http://o94.at
(click on the green line on the top of the page, the line with the 'play' triangle)

 

Friday, June 19, 2026

PIERRE BOULEZ - ARNOLD SCHOENBERG

The Pierre Boulez series by Sony Classical is joy to discover.
Beautiful packaging and adventurous music.
Today's focus is on Arnold Schoenberg.
It's hard to believe that this music was composed over 100 years ago.

  • Pierre Boulez: SCHOENBERG – Serenade – 5 Pieces For Orchestra – Ode To Napoleon
        (1993, cd, --, sony classical smk 48 463)

  • Pierre Boulez: SCHOENBERG – Suite, op. 29 – Verklärte Nacht – 3 Pieces
       (1993, cd, --, sony classical smk 48 465)

ANGINE DE POITRINE

Canadian costumed math-rock duo Angine de Poitrine is currently in the middle of a massive international tour. After shooting to internet fame from a viral KEXP performance, the mysterious pair has been touring, playing festivals, and releasing their music worldwide.

For those who are catching up, the duo has released two albums.
Recommended listening.

  • Angine de Poitrine: Vol. I
        (2024, download / streaming, --, bandcamp)
        also out on CD and on LP

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  • Angine de Poitrine: Vol. II
        (2026, download / streaming, --, bandcamp)
        also out on CD and on LP


Fun facts: both CDs include an untitled bonus track & both CDs come with a fan club card, hidden behind the tray.

THE CRAMPS - LOOK MOM NO HEAD

The Cramps' "Look Mom No Head" album is getting a re-issue on red vinyl.


The album includes The Cramps' version of 'Hardworkin' Man', a song written by Jack Nitzsche and originally performed by Captain Beefheart (with Ry Cooder on the guitar) for the "Blue Collar" movie.




THE 2ND COMING

Of interest for those how enjoy late sixties psychedelic rock and southern rock music !

The 2nd Coming issued one 7" in 1968.
They also recorded an album but that never got released. Until now, that is.

https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/the-2nd-coming-evaluations-interview


NEW BANDCAMP RELEASE BY ANDREW LATIMER

Guitarist, composer and founding member of Camel, Andrew Latimer.has just released "From The Vault" through Bandcamp.



SENDELICA - AN INTRODUCTION TO SENDELICA

  • Sendelica: An Introduction To Sendelica
        (2026, 4cd, UK, fruits de mer)
"An Introduction To Sendelica" is an impressive 4-disc retrospective from the Fruits de Mer Records label.
For fans of hypnotic space rock and psychedelic jazz.

It also includes the band's excellent version of Frank Zappa's 'Don't Eat The Yellow Snow', a track that they had previously released on 7", a split release with Superfjord, from 2017.

A great collection of music and, indeed, a great introduction to Sendelica.

Here's the sneak preview for the Superfjord / Sendelica 7", from 9 years ago.



RICHARD RAY FARRELL & JIMMY CARL BLACK - CATARACT JUMP

  • Farrell & Black: Cataract Jump
        (1996, cd, Spain, big bang bb-116-cd)
I didn't know about this Spanish edition of Richard Ray Farrell & Jimmy Carl Black's "Cataract Jump" album.
Originally released in 1996 on the German Fritz Records label.
Re-issued in Spain on the Big Bang record label. Also in 1996.

The album included FZ’s ’Road Ladies’ and Don Van Vliet’s’Sho Nuff N’ Yes I Do’, and sported a different album cover.

The artwork for the (original) German release:

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CUNEIFORM ANNOUNCED A LIVE RECORDING BY BOUD DEUN

Cuneiform Records just announced "Pronounced Booed Dee-un : Churches : Live Boud Deun at Orion April 5, 1997" by Boud Deun