Reviewed: Ingrid Jensen | Mateusz Smoczynski | Håkan Broström
The international jazz landscape in 2025 continues to be defined by a synthesis of traditional mastery and avant-garde exploration, as evidenced by three major new releases from prominent instrumentalists across…
Reviewed: Ben Rosenblum Nebular Project | Joe Harvey-Whyte, Geir Sundstøl | Jazz Sabbath
The global landscape of contemporary jazz and instrumental music has been significantly enriched by three major releases that challenge traditional genre boundaries and redefine the expressive potential of their respective…
Reviewed: Ron Carter & Ricky Dillard | Roy Powell | Simon Hanes
The Convergence of Sacred and Secular: Ron Carter and Ricky Dillard’s Sweet, Sweet Spirit In a landmark joint venture, Motown Gospel and Blue Note Records have released Sweet, Sweet Spirit,…
Reviewed: Red Norvo | Jesper Thorn | Wild Blue Herons
The 1942 Recording Ban and Red Norvo’s Clandestine Masterpiece The release of Red Norvo’s "The Secret Session" by Dot Time Records (DT8023) serves as a vital historical document, filling a…
Reviewed: Shawn Lovato | Denman Maroney | Olle Lannér Risenfors Quartet
The contemporary jazz landscape in 2024 and 2025 continues to be defined by a rigorous exploration of historical foundations juxtaposed with avant-garde experimentation. Recent releases from bassist Shawn Lovato, pianist…











