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Nu Jazz: Avant-Garde Alchemy in NYC
23 Jul
Summary
- NYC supergroup Nu Jazz blends jazz, prog, metal, and noise.
- Their sound is a disorienting yet surprisingly smooth brew.
- Nu Jazz's debut album showcases their virtuosic, eclectic capabilities.
The NYC avant-garde supergroup Nu Jazz has emerged with a debut album that fearlessly collides jazz, progressive rock, metal, and noise. Their sound creates a murky, disorienting sonic landscape, yet the individual virtuosity of the players shines through. Formed from overlapping scenes, Nu Jazz features vocalist Danny Orlowski of Deli Girls and drummer John Bemis of Murderpact, alongside synthesist Ben Shirken, guitarist Adam Turay, trumpeter Ryan Easter, and bassist Kevin Eichenberger.
Despite the potential for chaos, Nu Jazz crafts a surprisingly smooth auditory experience. Orlowski's auto-tuned vocalizations provide a unique, often harrowing texture, while the instrumentalists demonstrate remarkable restraint. Guitarist Adam Turay offers Metheny-esque licks, and drummer John Bemis favors nuanced rhythms. The resulting sound is a murky inversion of fusion acts, offering a fresh perspective on genre blending. Their debut on Orange Milk provides a much-needed spotlight for their eclectic talents.
