New Archival Jazz Releases Highlight Historical Performances by Duke Ellington Bill Evans and Lalo Schifrin
The global jazz community has seen a significant resurgence in the preservation and publication of archival recordings, a trend underscored by the recent release of three distinct historical collections featuring…
Freddie King: Feeling Alright – The Complete 1975 Nancy Pulsations Concert
The release of Freddie King: Feeling Alright – The Complete 1975 Nancy Pulsations Concert by Elemental Music marks a significant archival milestone for blues historians and enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive…
Contemporary Jazz Developments and New Releases from Walter Smith III Lis Wessberg and People In Orbit
The global jazz landscape in early 2025 continues to demonstrate a robust intersection of traditional mastery and avant-garde exploration, as evidenced by three significant new releases from Blue Note Records…
Legacy of a Jazz Visionary: Mike Westbrook OBE, Pioneer of European Orchestral Jazz, Dies at 90
The international jazz community is in mourning following the announcement of the death of Mike Westbrook OBE, a towering figure in European music whose career spanned more than six decades.…
Speakeasies To Symphonies – The Jazz Genius Of James P. Johnson by Scott E. Brown
The University Press of Mississippi has released a comprehensive biographical study titled Speakeasies To Symphonies – The Jazz Genius Of James P. Johnson, authored by Scott E. Brown. This publication…
Contemporary Jazz Perspectives on Boomslang Records Independent Dark Jazz and the Berlin Avant Garde Scene
The landscape of contemporary European improvised music is currently undergoing a significant period of diversification, as evidenced by a series of high-profile releases from independent labels that challenge the traditional…
Billy Childs Benjie Porecki and Alister Spence Redefine Modern Jazz Landscapes Through Diverse Trio and Solo Recordings
The contemporary jazz landscape continues to evolve as three distinct virtuosos—Billy Childs, Benjie Porecki, and Alister Spence—prepare to release new projects that challenge traditional genre boundaries and revisit historical milestones.…
Mal Waldron Yusef Lateef and Marilyn Crispell Archaeological Jazz Discoveries and Modern Duets from Resonance and ECM Records
The global jazz landscape has been significantly expanded by the simultaneous release of three distinct recordings that bridge the gap between historical archival discovery and contemporary improvisational excellence. These releases,…
Reviewed: Daniel Zimmermann | Alain Métrailler | Loren Stillman
Daniel Zimmermann and the Eclectic Vision of Snapshots French trombonist Daniel Zimmermann has long been recognized for his ability to navigate the intersection of traditional jazz and contemporary popular forms.…
House of the Black Gardenia Mazurka in Jazz Various Cuba Cha Cha Chá 1950-1962 Sarah L King The Light Ahead
The contemporary jazz landscape continues to demonstrate a profound capacity for both historical preservation and stylistic innovation, as evidenced by a trio of significant new releases that span the spectrum…
















