Shakai is a Japanese word for society, and Fragments, is an album that lives up to its name, presenting listeners with a collection of musical pieces that, while individually intriguing, struggle to coalesce into a truly satisfying whole. It is a blend of jazz-rock that is both soothing and intricate. The Norwegian quintet, led by bassist Eline Rafteseth, brings together a diverse set of influences, creating a sound that is both eclectic and accessible. The album features Elisabeth Lid Tronen's smooth and exuberant saxophone solos and Gabriela Garrubo's captivating vocals, all contributing to its overall charm. However, like a jigsaw puzzle missing a few key pieces, the album leaves you with an incomplete picture.

Shakai: Fragments

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Horoscope of the Day, Monday, August 12th

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As the stars align on August 8, 2024, the heavens are primed to make dreams come true, precious zodiacs. Whether you are striving for stability, self-improvement, or fulfillment, today's celestial energy is very influential and transformative. Particular signs have an edge above the others today. Aquarius, Gemini, and Cancer, keep your heart and mind open as you go about life. The universe beams on you today! Let's see how these zodiac signs can harness this power and what dreams are likely to show themselves.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True  | August 8, 2024

A masterpiece of progressive rock, "Stairway to Heaven" is an epic journey with intricate guitar work, haunting lyrics, and dynamic shifts. Led Zeppelin's magnum opus remains a symbol of '70s rock at its zenith. 2 / 10. Queen band. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (1975):A genre-defying anthem, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen...

Go Back In Time With The Top 10 Songs Of The '70s

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Actor Richard Deacon found fame on classic TV sitcoms such as The Dick Van Dyke Show (CBS, 1961-1966), on which he played Mel Cooley, and Leave it to Beaver (CBS, 1957-1963), in which which he portrayed neihbor Fred Rutherford. Both characters were married to women, while Fred had a son.

The Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Deacon ('Dick Van Dyke Show'): 30 Years After His Tragic Death

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SINGER Shaun Martin has died at the age of 45. The Grammy-winning singer is known for being in the jazz band Snarky Puppy. His cause of death is unknown. However, he was recovering from an undisclosed illness and had a benefit concert coming up for him on September 14. “This special evening is about celebrating […]

Snarky Puppy member Shaun Martin dead at 45 as band calls musician ‘a beautiful and luminous human being’

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

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Mercury Rev are releasing a new album, Born Horses, on September 6 via Bella Union. Now they have shared its third single, “A Bird of No Address,” via a music video. Watch it below. For Born Horses, Mercury Rev’s core lineup of Jonathan Donahue and Grasshopper is joined...

Mercury Rev Share Video for New Song “A Bird of No Address”

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Today, the Spotlight shines On the musician and producer David John Haskins, better known to the world as David J (Official), bassist and co-founder of both post-punk goth band Bauhaus and, subsequently, Love and Rockets. As if having such a luminary visiting our podcast isn't enough, today's talk is guest-hosted...

David J: Unearthing Tracks from the Attic

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

For 75 years, McIntosh has stood at the pinnacle of audio excellence, crafting high-fidelity sound systems that have become synonymous with unparalleled quality and enduring legacy. As the company celebrates this monumental anniversary, it not only reflects on its storied past but also looks forward with the release of the Sessions LP featuring the Peter Erskine Quartet. This collaboration underscores McIntosh's commitment to bringing exceptional sound to audiophiles around the world.

McIntosh Sessions Volume I - The Peter Erskine Quartet

Such is the proliferation of albums which in the 2020s are taking jazz in new and exciting directions—see AAJ's Best Jazz Albums of 2024: All-Star Break Edition round-up here—that it is easy to pass over albums which have their feet firmly planted in the tradition, and which show no ambition to redefine it, but which are by any standards fresh and first-class jazz. Such an album is Nashville-based drummer John Alvey's debut, Loft Glow.

John Alvey: Loft Glow

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Nate Mercereau has announced a new album, Excellent Traveler. The multi-instrumentalist enlists a tour-de-force of players for his solo follow-up to 2021’s Sundays, with collaborators including André 3000 and Carlos Niño, as well as samples of his studio sessions with Shabaka Hutchings, Kamasi Washington, Laraaji, and many more. Ahead of the album’s release on October 11 via Third Man, listen to “Sound Within Sound” below.

Nate Mercereau Enlists André 3000, Kamasi Washington, Shabaka, and More for New Album, Shares Song: Listen

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

It is a head scratcher. Why do so many jazz musicians, professional jazz musicians, simply suck at selling themselves? You may recognize the type—no website, or else a sloppily designed one with an outdated bio, poor quality photos, no live dates displayed, no juicy quotations from album or gig reviews to entice potential customers, no high-quality video content ... and on it goes.

Why Are So Many Jazz Musicians So Bad At Selling Themselves?

In the late ‘70s, Joni Mitchell rode a surge of critical and commercial success into a fearless and unfettered period of artistic experimentation, drawing on disparate sources from the underground to pioneer a new folk-fusion. As a longtime lover of jazz, Mitchell shifted her influence from subtle inflections and thematic allusions (hear the bebop cadence of “Twisted” and “Fleurette Africaine”-esque rattle of “The Jungle Line”) to full-scale conceptual explorations, calling on a cast of giants from the cutting-edge to disrupt the then-rigid boundaries of rock music. Alongside icons like Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorious and Wayne Shorter, Joni crafted albums unlike anything before or since. Today, the artist shares a window into how it happened.

Listen: Joni Mitchell Unveils ‘Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980)’ with “Intro To Coyote / Coyote”

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Scheen Jazzorkester & Cortex: Frameworks

Frameworks is the sort of project that would be difficult to envisage anywhere other than the supportive cultural ecosystem of Norway. Calling on diverse funding streams,...

Scheen Jazzorkester & Cortex: Frameworks

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