Z.E.R.O. - ALTERNATIVES

Thanks to my pal Danny, I now also have the 'regular' version of the latest Z.E.R.O. album.

top: the pre-released limited CDR version
bottom: the album, released by the Cordelia Records label

All Zappa stuff with contributors / guests from all over the world.

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J.M. SMIG - PARADISE RUST

J.M. Smig's latest piece goes for the dance vibe.

 

DWEEZIL ZAPPA HUNTS AN ENEMA BANDIT

 

MORE SOFT MACHINE REMASTERED

Next up in MoonJune's Soft Machine remastered series is "Abracadabra".
Plus two bonus tracks.

Due out in May, but already available for pre-order.

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KOENJI HYAKKEI EUROPEANN TOUR 2025

MIKHAIL CHEKALIN AND FRANK ZAPPA

From the Gost Zvuk label website:

For Russian electronic music, Mikhail Chekalin is not only a major character, who has affected the scene's establishment and development, but also a kind of symbolic figure. His music has been praised by many in the West - from journalists and critics of all kinds to Frank Zappa and Karlheinz Stockhausen.
While in Moscow Chekalin's name was excluded from the official cultural agenda for a long time: he was accused of propaganda of foreign 'pro-Western' aesthetics and up until the end of the 80's wasn't allowed to release his works or travel abroad.

(The late) Mikhail Cheklin's Bandcamp page includes (at least) one album that mentions Frank Zappa in the liner notes:
"The Return Of The Inferno"

Another meaningful encounter also occurred in the same ’90, that with Frank Zappa (having heard my „Night Pulsation“ he wished to meet me), this work might be doing homage partly to him, because improvising here plays its particular role, along with composing.  

MARK WINGFIELD, JANE CHAPMAN, ADRIANO ADEWALE - ZOJI

• Mark Wingfield, Jane Chapman, Adriano Adewale: Zoji
      (2021, cd, --, moonjune records mjr110)

Catching up. Listening to some albums that I bought a little while ago.
"Zoji", released on the MoonJune Records label in 2020, features Mark Wingfield on guitar, Jane Chapman on harpsichord, and Adriano Adewale on percussion (and vocals).

What a fine interaction between those three musicians. And I love how the harpsichord contrasts Mark Wingfield's guitar tone.
Great melodies and beautiful soundscapes.

Recommended listening !!

SOFT MACHINE REMASTERED

Both remastered versions of "Floating World Live" and "Drop" arrived today.
Nice.

Both albums carry the same album cover as the earlier editions. They even have the same number on the spine (mjr007 and mjr023), so that might be a bit confusing.

The Bandcamp links :

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GREG FOAT - SYMPHONIE PACIFIQUE

• Greg Foat: Symphonie Pacifique
      (2020, cd, --, strut)

Unfamiliar with Greg Foat, I was happy to give "Symphonie Pacifique" a listen.

UK jazz pianist and composer Greg Foat has released more than 25 albums.
"Symphonie Pacifique" is from 2020, and it's a very pleasant introduction to the man's work.

Dreamy and relaxing.
And we sometimes need this in today's world. 

I received a digital copy but next to the well-known digital platforms, the album is also out on 2LP and on CD.

RICHARD HALLEBEEK - ONE VOICE

• Richard Hallebeek: One Voice
      (2017, cd, The Netherlands, richie rich music)

Friends of fusion guitar lines will most certainly like Richard Hallebeek's excellent "One Voice" album.
Eight tracks, performed by Richard Hallebeek on guitar (and other instruments), Frans Vollink on bass, and Niels Voskuil on drums.

The disc includes 'Sol 51 (Dedicated To Allan Holdsworth)', composed by Niels Voskuil.

Next to 'Hemispheres', composed by Peter Fernandes, all other tracks are original compositions by Richard Hallebeek.

Love it.