The Ocular Concern was formed in a trio consisting of Dan, Andrew and Stephen. They explored interlocking rhythmic compositions, improvisations, and selected covers of eastern European folk music and contemporary jazz. Their debut EP was released on 11/11/2011. Although they tried to avoid the logistical difficulties of larger groups, Dan and Andrew still dreamed of … Read more
Space progressive rock is a French band from the late 1970s that makes great use of dynamics and thematic progressions. Five tracks full of creativity and complexity, these five tracks have all the characteristics of Canterbury prog wrapped in raw sounding production. This one is a true sleeper, with Moon presence everywhere, shifting time signatures, … Read more
Roberto Occhipinti represents diversity at its best. As a musician, composer, and record producer, he has won numerous awards. The Toronto-born bassist has played in many different types of music throughout his life, including jazz ensembles, Latin groups and rhythm & blues outfits as well as rock bands. He has written for television and radio, … Read more
Ocean Fanfare is an international quartet that includes Tomasz Dbrowski (trp), Sven Dam Meinild(sax), Richard Andersson, Tyshawn Sorey and Tyshawn Sorey. They created “Imagine Sound Imagine Silence”, a record that was released by Barefoot Records on March 30. The record explores the interplay between the rock-solid rhythm section and abstract, evocative melodyes. They never leave … Read more
Chico Mendoza was the leader of Ocho, which were a pivotal group in the NuYorica scene in the 1970s. They produced a strong mix of jazz, salsa and soul and featured flute, tenor and electric piano. Their innovative grooves are still highly influential today. You can also access user-contributed text under the Creative Commons By–SA … Read more
Audrey Ochoa, one of Edmonton’s most talented trombone players, plays Jazz, Rock, Pop Latin, Ska, and any other genre she can think of. Audrey’s debut album, “Trombone u0026 Other Delights”, was released in 2014. It spent several months on the!Earshot! Jazz Charts and eventually earned the #5 spot in the 2014 top 10. Audrey recently … Read more
Larry Ochs, a saxophonist, was born in N.Y.C. In 1949. He studied the trumpet briefly, but he was most proficient on the sopranino and tenor saxophones. Ochs also has experience in musical production. He founded Metalanguage Records in 1978 and ran the Twelve Stars Studio in northern California. Ochs was a co-founder of the internationally … Read more
The veteran post-bop/Latin Jazz/Hard Bop pianist from New York City is Bill O’Connell. He should not be confused, however, with the swing/bop drummer, who led the Chicago Skyliners Big Band in Chicago in the ’90s. O’Connell should also not be confused or confused with rock manager Billy O’Connell. Kristin Hersh was formerly part of alternative … Read more
German instrumental rock and fusion band, featuring a Frank Zappa-like feel (they performed at Zappanale XIV 2003). From discogs
