Newsbits

The Weasel Walter Ensemble is profiled.

The latest from Michael Mantler is reviewed, as is the new release from Wadada Leo Smith.

Spectropol Records has a new compilation out featuring microtonal compositions. Artists include John Eaton, Gregory Taylor, Amy Denio, Paul Rudy, Nora-Louise Müller, Carlo Serafini and several others.

The Henry Grimes Now! Quartet will play Friday, August 12th, 2O11, 8-9:3O p.m. at Black River Cultural Center, 345 Lenox Ave., Village of Harlem, New York City, in the cultural heart of Harlem.

Related articles

• Michael Mantler: For Two – review (guardian.co.uk)
• Wadada Leo Smith’s Organic: Heart’s Reflections, CD review (telegraph.co.uk)