ALARM Press Jaga Jazzist

This Week’s Best Albums: February 23, 2010 Online Exclusive

Jaga Jazzist: One-Armed Bandit
Rob Swift: The Architect
High on Fire: Snakes for the Divine
Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate: Ali and Toumani
Valgeir Sigurosson: Draumalandio (Dreamland) soundtrack
Rotting Christ: Aealo
This Week’s Best Albums: November 24, 2009 Online Exclusive

The Slew: 100%
Jaga Jazzist: One-Armed Banditsingle
David Sardy: Zombieland soundtrack
This Week’s Best Albums: September 15, 2009 Online Exclusive

Tyondai Braxton: Central Market
Black Feather: Silhouette
This Week’s Best Albums: June 9, 2009 Online Exclusive

Secret Chiefs 3: Le Mani Destre Recise Degli Ultimi Uomini
Coalesce: OX
Busdriver: Jhelli Beam
The Horse's Ha: Of the Cathmawr yards
Stian Westerhus: Galore
Shining: Post-Prog Madmen Expand on Jazz Roots Alarm 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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