Softspot - ClearingRecorded by Keller, the completion of their newest unreleased full length, Clearing, marks the band's first endeavor as a quartet with all members' artistry permeating it's newer yet mature incarnation. Putting illustrative lyricism at the forefront of lush and clean instrumentation, Clearing centers on themes of exposition and openness as a means for connection and progression. Like a dream, to process stimuli is to synthesize memory. Actions are

capital-R riffs a la The Stooges

and this substantial collection offers an entertaining showcase for a highly original and influential artist

bold pianist Lisa Kaplan

' completes one cycle in Harding's career

Laugh with Africa is an African stand up comedy show in new York with guest Julien

Kuljit has worked on numerous film scores

with her mother (Jennifer Jason Leigh) in the picture

" remarks Martin Klett

Robin Ticciati

and bandleader

supple and richly colourful orchestral sound

received numerous awards