This New Music Friday, Navona, Ravello, and Big Round Records present a dynamic assortment of works from contemporary artists, ranging from deeply meditative classical music to new explorations into the relationship between jazz and hip hop.

Dive in and discover new music from Timothy Stoddard, Shara Nova, The Crossing, Deborah Kavasch, Steve Law, John Wineglass, Barbara Jazwinski, Nan Avant, Simon Andrews, London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Lawrence Axelrod, and Israel Neuman.

TAROT

TAROT

Timothy Stoddard

The scintillating new vocal compositions on TAROT from Timothy Stoddard all touch upon the vast mysteries of the great unknown wherever it overlaps with the human condition – be it in love, in death, or in the occult. TAROT conjures an enchanting, dizzying, dreamlike universe, and Stoddard’s crystal-clear tenor is the effervescent guide.

TITRATION

TITRATION

The Crossing, Shara Nova

TITRATION from The Crossing and Shara Nova examines the experience of our own bodies, the capacity of our nervous systems, and the quest to identify and embrace our most difficult feelings, offering a glimpse into various healing modalities while extending a hand of self-awareness to listeners alike.

SYMPHONIC CHRONICLES

SYMPHONIC CHRONICLES VOL I

Deborah Kavasch, Steve Law, John Wineglass, Barbara Jazwinski, Nan Avant, Simon Andrews

SYMPHONIC CHRONICLES VOL I from Navona Records features the works of celebrated living composers from a wide variety of backgrounds and influences. Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the music touches on topics ranging from jazz to the COVID pandemic, racial injustice, and more.

5X4

5X4

Lawrence Axelrod

At times meditative, at times sparklingly abstract, 5X4 is an album of contrasts. Composer Lawrence Axelrod offers a multi-faceted selection of original compositions which push the limits of musical craft – all contained within the quartet setup, but in varying instrumentations.

VOLUTION

VOLUTION

Israel Neuman

Israel Neuman’s VOLUTION fuses the power of hip hop with the versatility of jazz to form a uniquely forceful expression. With evocative lyrics, masterful modulations, and a smooth blend of celebrated musical styles, VOLUTION invites a wide audience of music lovers to the table.