S. Victor Aaron
@svictoraaron.bsky.social
A drive-by observer of the jazz scene & popcorn factory laborer.
Writer/co-founder, Something Else! Reviews
Visit us at https://somethingelsereviews.com
Writer/co-founder, Something Else! Reviews
Visit us at https://somethingelsereviews.com
#NowPlaying Alice Coltrane - Ptah, The El Daoud
Good record, great Earth Wind & Fire style cover..
Good record, great Earth Wind & Fire style cover..
October 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
#NowPlaying Alice Coltrane - Ptah, The El Daoud
Good record, great Earth Wind & Fire style cover..
Good record, great Earth Wind & Fire style cover..
#NowPlaying Stan Getz - People Time, The Complete Recordings
This record reminds me of Art Pepper's Goin' Home, where another sax titan makes a warm, intimate record w/ only piano accompaniment & shortly afterwards, he's gone.
This record reminds me of Art Pepper's Goin' Home, where another sax titan makes a warm, intimate record w/ only piano accompaniment & shortly afterwards, he's gone.
October 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#NowPlaying Stan Getz - People Time, The Complete Recordings
This record reminds me of Art Pepper's Goin' Home, where another sax titan makes a warm, intimate record w/ only piano accompaniment & shortly afterwards, he's gone.
This record reminds me of Art Pepper's Goin' Home, where another sax titan makes a warm, intimate record w/ only piano accompaniment & shortly afterwards, he's gone.
#NowPlaying Gary Bartz - Another Earth
October 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#NowPlaying Gary Bartz - Another Earth
#NowPlaying Pharoah Sanders - Tauhid
September 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#NowPlaying Pharoah Sanders - Tauhid
#NowPlaying Oliver Lake & Julius Hemphill - Buster Bee
September 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
#NowPlaying Oliver Lake & Julius Hemphill - Buster Bee
'In Lieu Of' is another captured moment when the magic of Tim Berne's Snakeoil quartet was happening, making exceptional music that only these four people could possibly carry out. Get the whole down-low here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/29/t...
Tim Berne's Snakeoil - 'In Lieu Of' (2012, 2025 release) - Something Else!
'In Lieu Of' is another captured moment when the magic of Tim Berne's Snakeoil quartet was happening, making exceptional music that only these four people could carry out.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
'In Lieu Of' is another captured moment when the magic of Tim Berne's Snakeoil quartet was happening, making exceptional music that only these four people could possibly carry out. Get the whole down-low here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/29/t...
The 'going for the jugular' posture by elite musicians make 'Trio of Bloom' a sum greater than its substantial parts. Read about this new Nels Cline/Craig Taborn/Marcus Gilmore trio & their debut album here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/24/c... Out TODAY from Pyroclastic Records
Craig Taborn, Nels Cline + Marcus Gilmore - 'Trio Of Bloom' (2025) - Something Else!
The constant, 'going for the jugular' posture uncorking one unexpected thunderbolt after another make 'Trio of Bloom' a sum greater than its substantial parts.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The 'going for the jugular' posture by elite musicians make 'Trio of Bloom' a sum greater than its substantial parts. Read about this new Nels Cline/Craig Taborn/Marcus Gilmore trio & their debut album here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/24/c... Out TODAY from Pyroclastic Records
Natski Tamura &
Satoko Fujii
always make beautiful music together. 'Ki''s beauty lies in its spare & placid tone. Read all about it here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/25/n...
Satoko Fujii
always make beautiful music together. 'Ki''s beauty lies in its spare & placid tone. Read all about it here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/25/n...
Natsuki Tamura & Satoko Fujii - 'Ki' (2025) - Something Else!
The placidity Natsuki Tamura and Satoko Fujii opted for with 'Ki' reveals the other characteristics of a couple whose talent and creativity knows no bounds.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Natski Tamura &
Satoko Fujii
always make beautiful music together. 'Ki''s beauty lies in its spare & placid tone. Read all about it here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/25/n...
Satoko Fujii
always make beautiful music together. 'Ki''s beauty lies in its spare & placid tone. Read all about it here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/25/n...
#NowPlaying Thelonious Monk Quartet - Monk's Dream
September 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#NowPlaying Thelonious Monk Quartet - Monk's Dream
#NowPlaying Mulligan Meets Monk (Remastered 2025 / Mono Mix)
September 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#NowPlaying Mulligan Meets Monk (Remastered 2025 / Mono Mix)
#NowPlaying Freddie Hubbard - Open Sesame
September 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#NowPlaying Freddie Hubbard - Open Sesame
The book on Henry Threaadgill's amazing career has already been published but the guitar-heavy 'Listen Ship' keeps this compelling story going. Read all about it here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/19/h... Out SEP 26 from Pi Recordings
September 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The book on Henry Threaadgill's amazing career has already been published but the guitar-heavy 'Listen Ship' keeps this compelling story going. Read all about it here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/19/h... Out SEP 26 from Pi Recordings
#NowPlaying The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Live at Mandel Hall
September 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#NowPlaying The Art Ensemble of Chicago - Live at Mandel Hall
#NowPlaying Jan Garbarek - George Russell Presents The Esoteric Circle
September 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
#NowPlaying Jan Garbarek - George Russell Presents The Esoteric Circle
#NowPlaying Alice Coltrane - World Galaxy
September 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
#NowPlaying Alice Coltrane - World Galaxy
#NowPlaying Tomasz Stanko - TWET
That rhythm section really makes Twet go. Edward Vesala's feel is impeccable, and Peter Warren is an animal.
That rhythm section really makes Twet go. Edward Vesala's feel is impeccable, and Peter Warren is an animal.
September 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#NowPlaying Tomasz Stanko - TWET
That rhythm section really makes Twet go. Edward Vesala's feel is impeccable, and Peter Warren is an animal.
That rhythm section really makes Twet go. Edward Vesala's feel is impeccable, and Peter Warren is an animal.
#NowPlaying Ornette Coleman - Skies of America
September 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
#NowPlaying Ornette Coleman - Skies of America
#NowPlaying Ralph Towner - Lost And Found
September 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#NowPlaying Ralph Towner - Lost And Found
#NowPlaying Alice Coltrane - Universal Consciousness
September 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#NowPlaying Alice Coltrane - Universal Consciousness
The all-percussion ensemble might have been around a while, but there's probably no one better today than
Tomas Fujiwara for taking this idea further. Read all about his new album 'Dream Up' here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/11/t... Out FRIDAY @ooyhrecords.bsky.social
Tomas Fujiwara for taking this idea further. Read all about his new album 'Dream Up' here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/11/t... Out FRIDAY @ooyhrecords.bsky.social
Tomas Fujiwara - 'Dream Up' (2025) - Something Else!
The all-percussion ensemble might have been around a while, but there's probably no one better today than Tomas Fujiwara for taking this idea further.
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September 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The all-percussion ensemble might have been around a while, but there's probably no one better today than
Tomas Fujiwara for taking this idea further. Read all about his new album 'Dream Up' here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/11/t... Out FRIDAY @ooyhrecords.bsky.social
Tomas Fujiwara for taking this idea further. Read all about his new album 'Dream Up' here> somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/11/t... Out FRIDAY @ooyhrecords.bsky.social
#NowPlaying John Surman - Tales Of The Algonquin
September 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#NowPlaying John Surman - Tales Of The Algonquin
#NowPlaying Bill Frisell - History, Mystery
September 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#NowPlaying Bill Frisell - History, Mystery
#nowPlaying Sun Ra - The Magic City
As usual, Ra was way ahead of his time..
As usual, Ra was way ahead of his time..
September 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
#nowPlaying Sun Ra - The Magic City
As usual, Ra was way ahead of his time..
As usual, Ra was way ahead of his time..
Tortoise announced their long-awaited new album 'Touch' today. Here's the first advance single "Layered Presence" > somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/09/t... @intlanthem.bsky.social
Tortoise, "Layered Presence" from 'Touch' (2025): Something Else! sneak peek - Something Else!
Here is "Layered Presence," an advance single form Tortoise's upcoming album 'Touch.'
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September 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Tortoise announced their long-awaited new album 'Touch' today. Here's the first advance single "Layered Presence" > somethingelsereviews.com/2025/09/09/t... @intlanthem.bsky.social