Ted Morcaldi – Celestial Stranger (CD, Clonmell Jazz Social, 2025) – Mint / Sealed Second-Hand lyrical jazz and chance-taking hard

lyrical jazz and chance-taking hard bop

blending relaxed grooves with polished arrangements and melodic flair

Two Hands grounds itself on dried-out

This reissue marks the album's vinyl debut after 55 years

Ted Morcaldi – Celestial Stranger (CD, Clonmell Jazz Social, 2025) – Mint / Sealed Second-Hand lyrical jazz and chance-taking hardA contemporary jazz release from Ted Morcaldi, combining modern harmonic language with exploratory improvisation. Celestial Stranger moves between spacious ensemble passages and focused solo statements, reflecting a forward looking approach within the current jazz scene. Mint and Sealed CD on Clonmell Jazz Social (2025).