Screenshot of the trailer of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Osvaldo Golijo’s Ainadamar by There Stands the Glass.
Top Ten Albums of October
1. Caroline Shaw- Leonardo da Vinci: Original Score
The ideal contemporary classical primer.
2. JD Allen- The Dark, the Light, the Grey and the Colorful
Merciless spiritual jazz.
3. The Necks- Bleed
Minimalist slow-core.
4. Anja Lechner- Bach Abel Hume
Solo cello.
5. Blackstarkids- Heaven on Urf
The conclusion of an ambitious concept album.
6. Anna Butterss- Mighty Vertebrate
Slinky post-jazz.
7. Drug Church- Prude
Mouthy hardcore.
8. Tord Gustavsen Trio- Seeing
My review.
9. Samara Joy- Portrait
Enchanted swing.
10. Marie Krüttli Trio- Scoria
My review.
Top Ten Songs of October
1. Tyler, The Creator- "Noid"
Distrust.
2. 070 Shake- "Winter Baby/New Jersey Blues"
Remembering the Ronettes.
3. Mike- "Pieces of a Dream"
Foggy.
4. Danny Brown- "Cheaters"
No rules.
5. Leikeli47- "450"
Mask off.
6. Shredders- “Shred Dogs 4 Lyfe”
Doomtree.
7. Maren Morris- “People Still Show Up”
Knock knock.
8. Sofía Valdés- "Already Yours"
Possessed.
9. Major Lazer and Vybz Kartel- "Nobody Move"
Frozen.
10. Geordie Greep- "Blues"
Art-rock absurdity.
Top Ten Performances of October
1. Dwight Frizzell’s Heliophonie at Charlotte Street Foundation
My review.
2. Drug Church at recordBar
My Instagram clip.
3. Rick Bartlett at Ricky B’s (Louisville)
My Instagram clip.
4. The Psychedelic Furs, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Frankie Rose at the Uptown Theater
My Instagram snapshot.
5. Chelsea Guo, Joseph Parrish and Francesco Barfoed at the Folly Theater
My Instagram snapshot.
6. Wayne Graham at Zanzabar (Louisville)
My Instagram clip.
7. Gil Shaham with the Kansas City Symphony at Helzberg Hall
My Instagram snapshot.
8. Jackie Myers, Rich Wheeler and Jeff Harshbarger at the Market at Meadowbrook
My Instagram snaphot.
9. Nola Richardson’s masterclass at Atonement Lutheran Church.
My Instagram snapshot.
10. Gerald Trimble & Jambaroque, Bayati Ensemble and Soundz of Africa at Unity on the Plaza
My Instagram clip.
The previous monthly recap is here.