It took many, many years to move towards the modern day Bodhisattva that is Boris Grebenshchikov, also known to his fans as BG. He could be described in many different ways, but today we will be discussing just one of his albums — “Radio Africa”. An album that turned 35, but is just as vibrant, up-to-date, and new.  An album, recorded with the help of a couple of bottles of vodka.

Today we talk about the circle of life. Alternatively, how we change our moods, habits, way of life through the seasons. Full-blooded circle of life.  Today showcased with a piece each. Real contemporary seasons. In the company of real virtuosos — all of them.

The music today is definitely not background music. The music is on focus and it touches the senses. We listen to the Brian Marsella trio – Brian Marsella on the piano, Trevor Dunn on the bass, and Kenny Wollesen on drums. That’s it. This definition in one of the pieces makes it clear enough – Facebook Stalker! A mind that can come up with such a comparison deserves our admiration.

This week during the 23rd edition of the Sarajevo jazz festival, we listen to and talk about two phenomenon’s from the past couple of years, also taking part in this year’s edition of the festival – Shake Stew and Adam Ben Ezra. People, on top of the standard, that are not afraid to write new music, to experiment, to surprise and inspire. 

Today we dip into this calm, lyrical, and wise place with a couple of pieces, that Joseph Tawadros created for his latest album. This is how the world would look at a lonely coast with massive stars in the sky, in a summer forest – once again with massive stars, in a freshly morning colour or flight. Innocent. Perfect. Words are unnecessary here.

Today we talk about a very favourite album of ours – Juice by Medeski, Martin and Wood feat. Scofield. It will not be a lie to say that this is one of the most listened to albums by us in the past couple of years. However, we always find something new. It always brings us up on our feet and always reminds us – life goes on.