Due to his virtuosity, Adam Baldych manages to cross several musical territories as easily as he managed to extend the contribution of the violin to what we call 'jazz'today, which resulted in an enriched version of the American traditional sort.

But, to the same extent, improvisation and composition are separated by a very fine line in his music. All barriers drop while Adam Baldych perfectly interacts with any musician that's compatible with him. The notion of uniqueness resides in this exceptional quality of being able to fit in everywhere, while also keeping a distinct touch and emotion.

The album Bridges is an example of lyrical and tonal compatibility between Baldych's violin and Helge Lien's piano, which is emphasized during the rhythmic section in his own trio.

The harmony between the Slavic and the northern influences is created through this inspired blend in which the harmonies and the tone of the violin - sometimes resembling that of a cello - merge into the sounds of the piano in a varied and expressive way. Bridges involves a piano trio and a violin and includes works that emerge from tranquility and return to tranquility, in a hypnotic, natural development, creating the impression that an old connection exists between the four performers, who have become aware of their incredible compatibility.

In the fourth decade of his activity, the vibraphonist Joe Locke is going through his most creative period so far and he is creating a diverse, current music at an extremely high level of artistry. Love is a pendulum is a production that shows the depth and greatness of a man who can be rightfully placed among the best musicians of his generation. The title of the album is inspired by the poem with the same name, written by Barbara Sfraga. This kind of music needs a special group of musicians to bring it to life, which is why Locke chose artists he had already worked with on his other projects. His most obvious connection was the one with the phenomenal drummer, Terreon Gully.

The other musicians in Locke's quartet were pianist Robert Rodriguez and drummer Ricky Rodriguez. If we add the guests' contribution, we get one of the most clear and refined displays of modern music that echo the future. But the focus is on John Locke and his apparently effortless talent, expressed both in harmonic, rubato or introductions, but mostly in improvisations and rhythmic cohesions. There certainly are other virtuosi of this instrument, but very few who know how present the vibraphone in so many contexts.