These are two practiced masters at free improvisation. I am confident that many listeners will find them as intriguing and accomplished as I do. The post Jazz Album Review: Karl Berger and J…
The sound on these discs couldn't be more clear or precise; the music is low-key, thoughtful, and resolutely melodious. The post Jazz Albums Review: The 'Season' of Newvelle Muri " Adventuro…
The two new Arbors discs are intended to bring Lerner and Loewe back into the jazz mainstream. We will see what happens. But what wonderful music these two groups have produced! The post Jaz…
One of the strengths of Laszlo Gardony's playing is his confident insistence on what he is doing, his impressive self-assurance. The post Jazz Album Review: A Confidently Rousing "La Marseil…
For many listeners, Zigsaw will serve as a welcome introduction, not only to a virtuoso jazz ensemble led by an innovative leader, but to the music of composer Steve Lampert. The post Jazz A…
Octave is issuing ten sessions ("newly restored and expanded") of Erroll Garner material from the '60s and '70s, when the popular pianist was at the height of his career. The post Jazz CD Re…
Blue World is valuable for its pellucid recording of takes of tunes Coltrane's fans already love. They will have to have it. The post Jazz CD Review: A "Lost" John Coltrane Recording " "Blue…
Nothing in this session reminds us of the age of the principals. That in itself, if not miraculous, is at least impressive. The post Jazz CD Review: Jimmy Cobb's "This I Dig of You" " A Main…
A sense of promise remains a hallmark of the Montreal Jazz Festival -- always end by looking forward.  The post Jazz Concert Review: The Montreal Jazz Festival Turns 40, Part Two app…
The Montreal Jazz Festival is overwhelming in a way, but somehow genial, and finally inspiring. The post Jazz Concert Review: The Montreal Jazz Festival Turns 40, Part One appeared first on …
Satoko Fujii and Ramon Lopez are clear-eyed adventurers; this is free jazz that shimmers with inquisitive transparency. The post Jazz CD Review: Satoko Fujii's "Confluence" " Invigorating Ex…
These records are filled with music from some of the most intriguing and, indeed, sought after, jazz musicians playing today. The post Jazz LP Review: Newvelle Records' Sensational Season F…
Once again, drummer Ralph Peterson pays fine homage to Art Blakey's tradition of joyous, hard-edged bashing jazz. The post Jazz CD Review: Ralph Peterson and the Messenger Legacy " Hard Bop,…
Vince Mendoza's colorful arrangements give us a welcome new way to appreciate Fred Hersch's impressive creativity -- his amply satisfying accomplishments as a composer. The post Jazz CD Revi…
Trumpeter Jason Palmer's mastery is of the unimposing kind, which this piano-less quartet seamlessly reflects. The post Jazz CD Review: Jason Palmer's "Rhyme and Reason" " Intricate Artistr…
Rosa Parks: Pure Love is a serious, substantial, and long work, alternately harsh and calming, one that I am sure should be seen as well as heard. The post Jazz CD Review: Wadada Leo Smith&#…
Trumpeter Jason Palmer is a master of rhythmic displacement.
Quite properly, Miles Evans evokes rather than mimics his dad's arrangements on this excellent disc.
This set is surely one of the finds of the year.
One of the distinguishing characteristics of this set is the smart, energetic, and ever-changing, relationship between bass and drums.
Daniel Carter's disc revolves, splendidly, around a process of self-discovery.
Don Byron's repertoire doesn't just focus on the bebop era -- nor is it self-consciously hip.
The latest big band album from Mark Masters beautifully displays his eclectic tastes and deep knowledge of jazz history.
Tyshawn Sorey flies far from his innovative masters. I hardly expected that the result would be so mesmerizing and alive.
This fascinating documentary should be compelling to guitarists and to jazz fans in general.