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OU is dialect for ‘egg’ in Sardinia, the remote island in the Mediterranean.

OU is finally amongst us, the news has come. The egg said to be an ancient thing, of distant origins. Others are convinced that OU comes from the far future, like a signal for our generation. Spotted at the circus, in a jazz club, in line at a mall during Christmastime, singing and laughing with a group of pygmies, partaking in a Thai cooking class; a collective burning desire is to hear that egg wail on ukulele in a teeny tiny bedroom…

OU has arrived, and waits with psychedelic calm to show all its contents, sound and motion.

And who can forget the Great Speculation: the first hypothesis of the egg was it gave forth to new forms, the embryo of something unexpected, some kind of creature not filling any known categories.

Furthermore, those smitten by dogma say that the egg’s contents are the origin of existence itself!

OU is here, impassive to all this, still floating in its simple form, full of energy and ready for a deep conversation with all beings on this planet.

Ersilia Prosperi – composer, arranger, trumpetist and vocal for Zazie, Tzacatal, Son de Roma and many others. Records – Aideè Montejo, Zazie, Claudio Meilli, Adriano Lanzi-Omar Sodano, Ned, Ardecore, Nuove Tribù Zulu & Gypsies from Rajastan, Emanuele Martorelli, Razmataz, Roberto Fega, Dispositivoperilanciobliquodiunasferetta, Lame a foglia d’oltremare, Saesciant, Lapingra, Son de Roma, I Rinoceronti, Tzacatal, Alvin Curran and Orchestra Iato, Funkallisto. Tour with Pata Palo, Ardecore, Tzacatal, Zazie, Son De Roma, Titubanda and many others.

Luca Venitucci – active from the end of ’80 as musician, singer, improvisator, composer and arranger. Member and co-founder in 1995 of Ossatura, member of different ensemble of Zeitkratzer, with whom recorded and played live with Lou Reed in elaboration of Metal Machine Music, and with Ardecore. His albums are published with ReR, Charisma, Stalplaat, Die Schachtel. Live concerts in numerous international festival, among which FIMAV (Victoriaville, Canada), Kolner Jazz Haus festival (Koln), Musique Action (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy), Fundaciò Juan Miro (Barcelona), Total Music Meeting (Berlin).

Sabrina Coda – saxophonist, arranger and vocal – Tzacatal, Titubanda, Zazie, Brassmati Aw!rkestra, Son de Roma, Rotobanda, Orchestra Sinfonica de La Sapienza. Tour – Tzacatal, Zazie, Titubanda, Brassmati Aw!rkestra. Records – Inediti, Ned, Brassmati Aw!rkestra, Lame a foglia d’oltremare, Tzacatal.

Martina Fadda – awarded scolarship with Elisabetta Antonini, Maria Pia De Vito, workshop with Sheila Jordan, Cameron Brown, David Linx, Diederik Wissel, Dave Liebman. Now plays with Howbeatswhy (synth and voice) and OU.

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Single Release: 'Gånglåt Från Halland' From Daniel Stahre's Upcoming Album 'Margin Call II'—A Melodic Sequel With A Nordic Sound

Single Release: 'Gånglåt Från Halland' From Daniel Stahre's Upcoming Album 'Margin Call II'—A Melodic Sequel With A Nordic Sound

Source: Daniel Stahre

Gothenburg pianist Daniel Stahre released the Dolby Atmos single “Gånglåt från Halland" on April 24, 2024. In May 2024, the second single “Swinging" will be released ahead of the forthcoming album Margin Call II—an instrumental fusion of contemporary, jazz and pop. The musicians once again include members of Little Dragon and Franska Trion, with Viktor Turegård on double bass, Erik Bodin on drums and Martin Freidlitz on electric guitar. First up is the Dolby Atmos single “Gånglåt från Halland"—a melodic ...

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Backgrounder: Hank Mobley - Poppin', 1966

Backgrounder: Hank Mobley - Poppin', 1966

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

In tribute to Michael Cuscuna, the great jazz-reissue record producer and Mosaic co-founder who died April 19, I thought I'd feature one of my favorite Hank Mobley albums today as a Backgrounder. Michael found Poppin' in the Blue Note vaults when he was there and released the album for the first time in 1980. If not for Michael, we wouldn't have many of the Blue Note albums that we have today that were released under his stewardship. Michael operated assertively ...

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Elio Villafranca And The Jass Syncopators Take A Musical Journey From Cuba To New York on Friday April 26, 2024

Elio Villafranca And The Jass Syncopators Take A Musical Journey From Cuba To New York on Friday April 26, 2024

Source: Cheryl Duncan & Company

TRAVEL THE “CROSSROADS FROM CUBA TO NEW YORK” Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators featuring Brianna Thomas head to City College Center for the Arts for a special concert on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators will take the stage at Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, April 26, for a magical musical journey “Crossroads from Cuba to New York.” The 7 p.m. concert, produced and presented by City College Center for the Arts (CCCA), ...

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Fela Kuti MFM Zoom Roundtable Discussion Set For April 19, 2024

Fela Kuti MFM Zoom Roundtable Discussion Set For April 19, 2024

Source: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa

MFM Presents “Music Is Essential," a Zoom Roundtable Discussion on the Legacy and Impact of Fela Kuti’s Music and Activism on the African Continent, with Special guests who knew or worked with the godfather of Afrobeat. Date: Friday, April 19, 2024—Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET Venue: ZOOM—Ticket: $5 (up to 100 for sale. Save your seat TODAY!) Get Ticket Zoom host and PR Campaign manager: Adam Reifsteck This event is produced by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa (MFM President and ...

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Backgrounder: Johnny Alf: Rapaz de Bem, 1961

Backgrounder: Johnny Alf: Rapaz de Bem, 1961

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

For those in the know, Johnny Alf has long been thought of as the father of the bossa nova. Whether that statement is completely accurate or whether he was merely a significant influence has been hotly debated over the years. Even if the Brazilian singer-songwriter wasn't the bossa's earliest pure exponent, his softly romantic, Johnny Mathis-like vocal style, his jazzy sense of swing and his rich melodies certainly held sway over many of the artists who would become identified with ...

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The Cecilia Chorus Of New York Presents On April 19 At Carnegie Hall - World Premiere Of Cyrus Chestnut’s Power In The Blood - Beethoven: Christ On The Mount Of Olives!

The Cecilia Chorus Of New York Presents On April 19 At Carnegie Hall - World Premiere Of Cyrus Chestnut’s Power In The Blood - Beethoven: Christ On The Mount Of Olives!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

The Cecilia Chorus of New York with Maestro Cyrus Chestnut at Carnegie Hall on Friday, April 19th at 8 PM Two Passion stories, each a gripping musical narrative: Beethoven’s edge-of-your-seat Christ on the Mount of Olives features high-wire solos, dramatic choruses, and full orchestra. Cyrus Chestnut’s electrifying Power in the Blood is a cycle of spirituals arranged for chorus, vocal soloists and acoustic jazz trio. Performances are presented in two halves. At this historic world-premiere, Chestnut himself—whom Time magazine called ...

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Wamptronica: A Rising Beat From New England's Underground Dance Scene

Wamptronica: A Rising Beat From New England's Underground Dance Scene

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor

WAMPTRONICA, an innovative underground dance music collective primarily composed of Wampanoag music makers and media artists, is making waves with its unique fusion of House Music, Rare Groove, Afrobeats, and Breakbeats. Founded in 2021, WAMPTRONICA's roots can be traced back to energetic dance parties held at the Native Arts Gallery in Mashpee. The collective's signature sound combines traditional DJing with live percussion, horns, and vocals, creating an immersive dance experience that has garnered a loyal following. Currently, WAMPTRONICA serves as ...

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Backgrounder: Lou Levy 4 - Jazz in 4 Colors

Backgrounder: Lou Levy 4 - Jazz in 4 Colors

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

When Shorty Rogers signed with RCA in the early 1950s, he had two jobs: to record albums for the label and to function as an A&R executive who would come up with new ideas with talent and record them. One of those ideas in 1956 was to help Lou Levy create a new sound for a quartet. During the weeks Rogers and Levy were in conversations, Levy worked a job with Larry Bunker on vibes. The two clicked. They added ...

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Contest

7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 10th Edition – Live Round

7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 10th Edition – Live Round

Source: Valerio Pappi

The jury has decided and we are proud to present the semifinalists (in alphabetical order) of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 10th Edition... Professional Category Adam Ratner Nebula Vision—Into the Wave (USA) Björn Lücker Berlin Ensemble—Line, Sing, Tea For Five, Golden Suit (Germany) Chai Masters—The Seer's Dream (Netherlands) Christos Barbas Quintet—T'Aloni (The Threshing Floor) (Spain)<br /> {{m: Dominik Kisiel – Exploration (Poland) Dušan Kranjc Quartet – Ethereal (USA) Escarteen Sisters—Lonely but together (Spain) ...

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All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: March 2024

All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: March 2024

Source: All About Jazz

All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in March, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs Latin Gypsy Ricardo Gautreau From: The Missing Link 5:01 First Contact Tobin Mueller ...

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