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Seymour Reads the Constitution! is an album by pianist Brad Mehldau. The trio recording, with Larry Grenadier on bass and Jeff Ballard on drums, was released by Nonesuch Records in 2018. The pianist reported that the melody and name of the title track came from a dream, during which actor Philip Seymour Hoffman read to him. The album received two Grammy nominations at the end of 2018.

Released: 14 Feb 2020

“A jazz piano-bass-drums trio performing the songs of the rock group King Crimson? That’s what the Crimson Jazz Trio accomplished on this intriguing CD, King Crimson Songbook, Vol. 1, the first of several. By re-harmonizing the music a bit, adding vamps, and digging into the grooves, the Crimson Jazz Trio transforms the pieces from rock anthems into viable devices for jazz improvisations. Electric bassist Tim Landers has nearly as much solo space as pianist Jody Nardone; the trio (which also includes drummer Ian Wallace) works together very closely and they not only create new versions of unexpected material, but show that they have developed their own group sound. Recommended, particularly to listeners who are familiar with King Crimson’s recordings.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

Jacob’s Ladder is an album by Brad Mehldau. It was recorded in 2020 and 2021 and released by Nonesuch Records in 2022.

“The two-disc Corea: The Continents Concerto for Jazz Quintet and Chamber Orchestra features pianist Chick Corea performing with his combo and orchestra. The first disc features Corea’s six-part composition conceptualized around Africa, the Americas, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, and Europe. While Corea’s small group features such players as trombonist Steve Davis, saxophonist Tim Garland, bassist Hans Glawischnig, and drummer Marcus Gilmore, Corea is also backed by a handpicked orchestra conducted by Steve Mercurio and including members of the Harlem String Quartet and Imani Winds. This is truly a forward-thinking ensemble that can deftly fuse intricately arranged orchestral passages with more improvisatory jazz sections. The second disc features an extended solo piano series as well as several standards featuring Corea and his small group.” – Matt Collar/AllMusic.

jazz, beyond and above. amazing second night at #überjazz with #luciacadotsch trio, #thundercat and the absolutly outstanding #jamirewilliams #effectual - i was blown. #ueberjazzfestival #kampnagel #hamburg #robertglasper #futurejazz #jazzjazzjazz #fusion #moderncreative #avantgarde (hier: Kampnagel - Internationales Zentrum für schönere Künste)