Below is a selection of modern Classical composers that have caught my attention recently:
Nils Frahm
Produceer and composer based in Berlin. His latest album ‘The Bells’ is a live totally improvised piano performance that was recorded in the Grunewald church.
Alvo Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto
Collaboration between German artist Carsten Nicolai (stage name Alvo Noto) and famous Japanese [...]
Moritz Von Oswald’s latest release ‘Vertical Ascent’ was described by Villalobos as ‘a frequency massage’. When Villalobos himself says something like this you know its going to be worth a listen.
My very first impressions of ‘Vertical Ascent’ were shaped by the mastery of its production; the richness and intricacy of which allows for defined layering [...]
Art Blakely is a jazz drumming pioneer famous for infusing swing jazz with elements of blues and gospel music. His band the jazz messengers provided a platform for many aspiring jazz musicians over its 30 year existence between 1954 to the early 80’s. Art made a point of playing around younger musician to keep his [...]