ALARM Press Jørgen Munkeby

This Week's Best Albums: February 2, 2010 Online Exclusive

Shining: Blackjazz
Daniel Bjarnason: Processions
Okapi & Also Kapi's Orchestra: Love Him: Okapi Plays the Music of Aldo Kapi (1914-1952)
Shining: Post-Prog Madmen Expand on Jazz Roots Alarm Issue #31

Transitioning from jazz to a more eclectic style incorporating bop, funk, and metal, Norwegian post-prog group Shining showcases unconventional instruments such as the EWI, wooden church organs, and toy pianos. The fun doesn't stop there -- even their song titles are riddled with secret codes and references.

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