Figments
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com June 30, 2026
O's Notes: Trumpeter Ella Grace makes her debut as a leader on Figments featuring all original music. Her band is a quintet with Garrett Munz (sax), Aval Stanley (p), Marion Mallard (b), and Jayden Richardson (d). Julia Danielle sings on “Cherry Blossoms in the Rain”, the lone lyrical track. We also enjoyed “Dandelion”, “The Alchemist” featuring Mallard, and “Echo”.
Looms & Legends
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com June 30, 2026
O's Notes: Looms & Legends is a solo album featuring Ned Rothenberg playing alto saxophone, Bb & A clarinets, and shakuhachi. The music is all original free expressions. Ned considers his work as an escape from the chaotic reality that we choose to face, or ignore in sheer exhaustion. His music mirrors some of the realities we face with hopes of inspiring more love, truth, and empathy. “Resistance Anthem”, “Plun Jah”, “Urgency”, “Round Midnight”, and “BellKeyBell” are the best songs.
Live at Rockpalast
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com June 30, 2026
O's Notes: This is vintage Dr. John in full effect at a live performance, bringing us his raspy, deep baritone, and the grooves that made him a legend. Live at Rockpalast adds the energy of the audience in St. Goarshausen, Germany, July 9, 1999. The band included Bobby Broom (g), David Barard (b), Herman “Roscoe Ernest III (d), and Dr. John (p, vocals). “Right Place, Wrong Time”, “Such A Night”, “Mama Roux”, and “Big Chief” are a few highlights from the funky set from the legend himself.
Legacy
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com June 30, 2026
O's Notes: Saxophonist, composer Elias Haslanger leads a strong band with Mike Sailors (t), Ross Margitza (p), Andy Langham (p) Ryan Hagler (b), and Daniel Dufour (d) as they create their Legacy. They opened swinging with the title track, and we were off to the races in a set that begs for your attention. The vibe continues with “Going Home”, and “Swinging at Monks”. They dial it back a notch on “Faith in Family”, “Conferring with the Flowers”, “Reflection”, and “Sweet Relief”. They live up to the promise of the title, cutting across many tempos for a fine session.