Denovali Swingfest London 2014 ~ Day Two

Logistics precluded my attendance at the first day of Denovali’s second spring takeover of London’s east end, but for me the smaller-scale second day over the Easter weekend promised the festival’s highlights anyway. Set in the welcoming intimacy of Café

Piano Interrupted ~ The Unified Field

Piano Interrupted‘s debut album Two By Four was informed by modern jazz, but the duo’s follow-up is a more classical venture.  The pair’s marriage of piano and electronics remains intact, while the confidence of the artists is increased.  The Unified Field flows better

LCNL 020: ACL Spring Mix (Richard Allen)

The thirteen tracks in A Closer Listen’s first seasonal mix were chosen by Richard Allen and lightly mixed by Joseph Sannicandro. They represent Rich’s picks of the season: his favorite tracks from the first 120 albums he’s reviewed this year.

Piano Interrupted ~ Two by Four

When a label picks up a recent record for re-release, it’s helpful to add bonuses.  Denovali goes all out with this version of Two by Four, initially released on Days of Being Wild, by nearly doubling the length.  The vinyl /