David Virelles - Igbo Alakorin (The Singer's Grove) Vol. I & IIIgb Alko? rin (a phrase in Yoruba which can be loosely translated as The Singer's Grove) is the realization of pianist David Virelles's long held dream to document the under sung musicians of his birthplace, Santiago de Cuba. Virelles, who was named the #1 Rising Jazz Pianist in the 2017 Downbeat Critics Poll, is one of the most in demand pianists on the contemporary jazz scene, recording with the likes of Henry Threadgill, Chris Potter, and Tomasz

displays the composer's mastery in varied material which is at times strident

the renaissance man opens up for a candid

Imagine a world apart from our own-an agrarian utopia where the corroded cables of the 20th century lie in moss-covered heaps and the Mississippi River runs clear

From the infectious rhythms of "Cajun Stomp" to the wistful nostalgia of "I'm a Fool to Care

in 1955 when founders Vernon Ricks (bass vocals) and Robert “Slick” Russell (baritone) were joined by first tenor Alfred "Nookie" Robinson and Vernon’s cousin

'60s and '70s in multiple musical genres - country

Limited edition SPLATTER vinyl of the brilliant

on both occasions the soloist was Tessa Robbins

Notorious for their ferocious live performances spanning over two decades

to the colorful spectrum of interwoven guitar play between Cox and Thomas reminiscent of Ghanaian Highlife but more accurately indebted to Jerry Garcia

And he really does

Insh Marshes (Scotland)