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Composer and conductor David Sanford talked about what sparked his interest in writing for big bands and The Bob Newhart theme song when he stopped by A Noise from the Deep with Dave Douglas a few years ago.

Listen to the pod: greenleafmusic.com/anftd-94-dav...

Stream Tidal's 'Out There: Best New Jazz' playlist to hear "Straight Trash" amongst some of the latest, finest jazz releases.

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It's been just over a week since the release of Michael Sarian's 'Esquina'!

Alfredo Silletta from info135 writes, “Sarian once again demonstrates his passion for exploring new soundscapes, and he succeeds in doing so, consolidating his identity alongside a solid and creative group.”

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We're loving the passionate response to 'Moving Parts' by Kaisa's Machine! Here are some of our favorite quotes from recent reviews by Modern Drummer, Making a Scene, and All About Jazz.

'Moving Parts': lnk.to/KM-MovingParts

Bandcamp is once again sharing all the money from sales with independent labels such as ours. We are grateful to them.

Take advantage of this moment to join us! Use code GLM25 to take 25% off everything in the Greenleaf Music store.

For more info: greenleafmusic.com/24hr-sale-2/

FIVE YEARS OF 'DIZZY ATMOSPHERE'

It's been five years since the release of the Dave Douglas record 'Dizzy Atmosphere', a tribute to the great Dizzy Gillespie and an exploration of his experimental and wide open mind as well as the influence of his music.

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Thank you to the ITG Recording Awards jury for honoring ‘GIFTS’, praising its “creative and ground-breaking approach to well-known Strayhorn compositions” and recognizing Douglas as “one of the most influential musicians of his generation.”

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Dave Douglas and Michael Sarian discussed the use of pedals in live trumpet performance as well as Sarian’s brand new record ‘Esquina’ at our latest Greenleaf Music Label Hang.

Miss the hang? Don’t worry - this q&a session will be released as a live edition of ANFTD podcast.

Catch 'Esquina' live on the east coast, midwest and Canada this week and in May.

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Michael Sarian's 'Esquina' features longtime collaborators Nathan Ellman-Bell, Marty Kenney, & Santiago Leibson, who put their "telepathic" connection to use to make a "sharp left turn taken with total control".

Thanks to Cast the Dice for the review, and thanks for listening!

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The all-new A Noise From The Deep LIVE Label Hang returns with another session exclusively for Tier 2 and 3 Subscribers.

Join Dave Douglas on Sunday, April 27 at 4:00pm EST for a live conversation with Michael Sarian, followed by an open Q&A.

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Catch Michael Sarian’s quartet live at various venues across North America in the coming weeks.

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‘Esquina’, the bold and expansive new album from trumpeter and composer Michael Sarian, is out now. Showcasing Sarian’s adventurous spirit and sonic curiosity, the record features Marty Kenney on bass, Nathan Ellman-Bell on drums, and Santiago Leibson on keyboards.

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"[New Moon] mesmerizes with an exotic swirl of sound." - Kevin Wierzbicki, antiMusic

We're delighted that Arun Ramamurthy Trio's 'New Moon' continues to attract listeners and reviews! Thanks to Kevin Wierzbicki at antiMusic for reviewing the "mesmerizing" record.

'New Moon': lnk.to/ART_NewMoon

The critics think the new Kaisa's Machine record 'Moving Parts' is...

"Absolutely essential." - CultureJazz
"Swinging and unstoppable!" - TSFJazz
"Contemporary, exuberant, and highly recommended." - AllAboutJazz
"A brilliant showcase of immense talent." - ABC Australia

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“Floating Ballerinas” is the third (and final) single from Michael Sarian’s forthcoming album ‘Esquina’. It is out today on Bandcamp and streaming, edited from the longer, full album version.

Listen now: lnk.to/floating_bal...

Pianist and composer Manuel Valera talked about the influence of Kenny Wheeler on his big band arranging when he stopped by A Noise from the Deep with Dave Douglas a few years ago.

Listen to the full episode: greenleafmusic.com/anftd-88-man...

Riverside, by Riverside 11 track album

Riverside: davedouglas.bandcamp.com/album/rivers...

Meaning and Mystery, by Dave Douglas Quintet 9 track album

Meaning and Mystery: davedouglas.bandcamp.com/album/meanin...

This week, we celebrate the anniversary of two landmark Dave Douglas releases, 2006's expressive Dave Douglas Quintet record 'Meaning and Mystery' and 2014's eponymous Riverside record 'Riverside'.

Enjoy these snapshots of each respective band in action.

Michael Sarian will soon hit the road in support of his forthcoming album ‘Esquina’. The live dates cover the east coast, midwest and Canada, including shows in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, Detroit, Quebec, Ontario and more.

Ticket info: greenleafmusic.com/on-tour-mich...

April is Jazz Appreciation Month. I was honored to recognize three extraordinary musicians—Ted Daniel, Ingrid Jensen and Dave Douglas—for their remarkable contributions to jazz. Thank you for the music, inspiration and joy you’ve created— and for all you’ve done to shape the future of jazz.

Great to see continued appreciation for Kenny Wheeler Legacy's 'Some Days Are Better'!

Thanks to Takehiko Tokiwa from Intoxicate Mag for singling out the contributions the "finest comtemporary jazz musicians" have made to bring "precious works... vividly back to life".

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Have you heard Michael Sarian's cover of Portishead's 'Glory Box' yet?

Thanks to Robert Harris and Riley Haas for their respective single reviews!

Listen to the "extremely approachable" tune reinterpreted on Sarian's "cool heartbroken horn": lnk.to/glorybox

On a brand new episode of ANFTD, Arun Ramamurthy talks about his recently released record ‘New Moon’ and Brooklyn Raga Massive, a confederation of musicians of diverse backgrounds who have conspired widely on new music projects.

Listen to the pod: greenleafmusic.com/anftd-123-ar...

"Moving Parts reveals Kaisa Mäensivu’s unique compositional voice and the remarkable chemistry of her ensemble." - Stamish Malcuss, Jazz Sensibilities

"[Kaisa Mäensivu is] a fine composer who understands how to utilize the voices within her ensemble." - Richard Kamins, Step Tempest

"Moving Parts reveals Kaisa Mäensivu’s unique compositional voice and the remarkable chemistry of her ensemble." - Stamish Malcuss

"[Kaisa Mäensivu is] a fine composer who understands how to utilize the voices within her ensemble." - Richard Kamins

Buy/ Listen: lnk.to/KM-MovingParts

“The group’s signatures — intricate ensemble work, high energy improvisations, moving harmonies and tight grooves — are again on display.” - Bill Milkowski, Musings on Music by the Milkman

Kaisa’s Machine, the quintet led by Finnish bassist and composer Kaisa Mäensivu, has reached new heights on their latest record 'Moving Parts'.

But don't just take our word for it! Here's what the critics have to say:

Buy / Listen: lnk.to/KM-MovingParts

The second single from Michael Sarian’s forthcoming album 'Esquina' is out now!

“Straight Trash” is a bold, improvisation-forward piece built around graphic scores and open structures that invite real-time collaboration and risk-taking.

Listen: lnk.to/straight_trash