As from today on, after careful debate and in the light of the constant changing world economics (shipping costs, custom taxes, etc.), we are launching a new line of digital releases.  Music that has been on the waiting list for a physical release but the harsh reality caught us in speed.  We sincerely hope you’ll follow us in our vision and adapting to the circumstances around us but we want to keep our label alive and haven for the unique in free improvisation, avantgarde and free jazz alive and this is currently the way to proceed.  Each digital release comes in a stylish design, featuring the breathtaking photography of MARTINA VERHOEVEN. Thank you.

BENEDICT TAYLOR & DIRK SERRIES – GEOMETRIC FOLKLORE
(nwoj0070, A New Wave Of Jazz)

GEOMETRIC FOLKLORE is Benedict Taylor (viola) and Dirk Serries (guitar)’s third duo collaboration.  After their OBSIDIAN album for Creative Sources, they returned to the magnificent Oude Klooster chapel to record/perform this next phase in their ongoing duo dialogue.  And growth is clearly noted, two long form improvised pieces touching upon slightly different themes and tonalities.  Perhaps a bit less abstract that what we heard on their previous two albums and deliberately more harmonic and with a strict interplay between the two kindred spirits, re-inventing the folklore as you will.  

Benedict Taylor – viola
Dirk Serries – archtop guitar

Get your copy here : https://newwaveofjazz.bandcamp.com/album/geometric-folklore

GARUDA TRIO + RODRIGO PINHEIRO – LIVE AT SMUP
(nwoj0071, A New Wave Of Jazz)

Hugo Costa travelled back to his native country Portugal (he currently lives in The Netherlands) to play with some of his favorite musicians.  Their GARUDA TRIO doesn’t play often live because of the distance.  After their acclaimed album ’TONGUES OF FLAMES‘ featuring RODRIGO PINHEIRO , they set for playing the legendary SMUP venue.  Due to the miscalculation in the schedule, their concert was troubled by the rehearsals of a big band in the basement.  The quartet of Hugo Costa (alto sax), João Valinho (drums), Hernãni Faustino (double bass) and Rodrigo Pinheiro (piano) decided to amp up the volume and dynamics to at least match or even overpower the sound of the rehearsal band.  The concert became a celebration of life, injected with fire, heart, drama and joy, making the quartet grow as an unity.  And proud to release this excellent concert on A New Wave Of Jazz digital. 

Hugo Costa – alto saxophone
Rodrigo Pinheiro – piano
Hernâni Faustino – double bass
João Valinho – drums

Get your copy here : https://newwaveofjazz.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-smup