Khan Jamal - Cool - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Vibraphonist Khan Jamal's InchPeace WarriorInch was originally released on the Stash tag in 1989 under the title InchDon't Take No!Inch As jazz writer Scott Yanow says InchAt the time that he recorded the music on this CD in 1989 (with the last three numbers from 1982), the 43-year old Jamal was at the peak of his creative powers. Although he was off records during the first half of the 1990s, Khan Jamal was active in the Philadelphia area, and his recent recordings show that he has retained both his musical skills and his highly individual style up to the present time. 'Peace Warrior' remains one of his finest recordings.Inch

Working primarily within the context of a trio, the renowned pianist has set the standard by which rhythm and improvisation are incorporated with space, silence and volume. Coinciding with the jazz pioneer's 50th anniversary of life in the spotlight comes Nature, a joint venture between Atlantic and the Paris-based Birdology tag. Gorgeously evocative, the album blends straight-ahead jazz with the sounds of the Caribbean on a mix of fresh originals and standards.

Haunting words recalling Berserker, Beast in Black's debut album, which was released November 2017. Right after the departure from his former band BATTLE BEAST, Beast in Black's founder Anton Kabanen recruited new companions in the way of high-pitched vocalist Yannis Papadopoulos, bassist Mate Molnar, guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen and last but not least drummer Atte Palokangas.Berserker not only allowed Beast in Black to enter the hearts of many people all around the globe, but also gave them the keys to the gates of the world's stages! The accompanying touring cycle kicked off in October 2017 in the form of a few European shows supporting the legendary W.A.S.P. followed by select shows opening for Germany's BEYOND THE BLACK. White Cass