Stefano Battaglia: piano, Michael Gassmann: trumpet, Mirco Mariottini: clarinet, Aya Shimura: violoncello, Salvatore Maiore: bass, Roberto Dani: drums, Dominique Pifarély: violin, Vincent Courtois: violoncello, Bruno Chevillon: bass, Michele Rabbia: percussion

Stefano Battaglia: piano, prepared piano

Stefano Battaglia: piano
Salvatore Maiore: double-bass
Roberto Dani: drums

Stefano Battaglia: piano
Salvatore Maiore: bass
Roberto Dani: drums

Stefano Battaglia: piano; Salvatore Maiore: bass; Roberto Dani: drums

When it comes to jazz musicians improving with age, the pianist Richie Beirach is a perfect example. With the release of “Live at Birdland New York” the pianist-composer is celebrating his 70th birthday, and demonstrates he’s still at the top of his game.

Andy Sheppard: tenor and soprano saxophones; Michel Benita: double-bass; Sebastian Rochford: drums

Matthieu Michel: flugelhorn; Mieko Miyazaki: koto; Eivind Aarset: guitar and electronics; Michel Benita: double bass; Philippe Garcia: drums