An eclectic round up this week: Nils Petter Molvær breathes new life into his landmark Khmer album with a powerful live recording in Bergen, while pianist Aki Rissanen scales new emotional heights on Imaginary Mountains. Trombonist Conrad Herwig teams up with Eddie Palmieri and Luques Curtis for a daring, drumless take on Latin jazz in Reflections–Facing South, and Brigitte Beraha continues to push boundaries with her genre-blending Lucid Dreamers project, Teasing Reflections. Rounding things off is a collection of ten poetic portraits in She’s The Poem, the latest album from Sara Bax.
KHMER - Live In Bergen
Nils Petter Molvær
Norwegian trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær returns with KHMER Live in Bergen, a bold reimagining of his iconic 1997 release, and now infused with even more raw energy and deeper grooves. Capturing the intensity of a 2023 live performance with an expanded band, the album showcases Molvær's ever-evolving and creatively fearless sound.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 48 kHz, 24 bit)
Imaginary Mountains
Aki Rissanen
Finnish pianist Aki Rissanen presents Imaginary Mountains, a powerful new album that blends rhythmic drive with lyrical and emotional depth. Inspired by personal and psychological landscapes, as well as by Keith Jarrett’s ‘Personal Mountains’, Rissanen pushes artistic boundaries with a deeply reflective and expressive collection of pieces.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 48 kHz, 24 bit)
Reflections–Facing South
Conrad Herwig, Eddie Palmieri, Luques Curtis
Trombonist Conrad Herwig returns with Reflections–Facing South, a daring new trio album featuring Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri and bassist Luques Curtis – creating an ensemble without a drummer. Stripping the genre to its core, the group delivers an energetic, raw, and rhythmically inventive sound that redefines the possibilities of Latin jazz.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 88.2 kHz, 24 bit)
Teasing Reflections
Brigitte Beraha
Brigitte Beraha’s third album with Lucid Dreamers weaves jazz, folk, classical, and electronic influences into a striking blend of song, improvisation, and soundscape. With poetic themes exploring language, fate, and human existence, the quartet delivers a rich, genre-blurring experience full of nuance and playfulness.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 16 bit)
She's The Poem
Sara Bax
Sara Bax’s She's the Poem is a captivating collection of ten poetic portraits that celebrate raw, unfiltered realness—from everyday encounters to iconic figures like Frida Kahlo. With a richly textured sound and a deeply immersive atmosphere, Bax and her band create a powerful, unified musical experience that invites listeners to pause, reflect, and feel the magic within.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 96 kHz, 24 bit)
