Billy Valentine, Salami Rose Joe Louis, Magic Malik, Bobo Stenson & More [Mondo Jazz 236-1]

This week we open with a stunner, Billy Valentine's new album featuring the best of the Los Angeles and New York Scenes (Pino Palladino; Jeff Parker, Theo Crocker; Larry Goldings; Abe Rounds; Immanuel Wilkins; Linda May Ahn) and music that should bring much deserved attention. Then a mix of exciting releases, with a special focus on pianist a few moments that evoke the ghost of Nick Drake. The playlist also features Jeff Coffin; Salami Rose Joe Louis, Brijean; Dave Stryker; Loïs Le Van, Alban Darche; Bobo Stenson; Magic Malik; Anat Fort; Marie Kruttli; Margherita Fava; Jeff Parker, Matthew Stevens. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/17181589/Mondo-Jazz (up to "Alberta"). Happy listening!