Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 14, 2026
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Pivotal Moments in Jazz History: The Legacy of Birth of the Cool, Dave Digs Disney, and Jazz Samba
The mid-20th century served as a transformative era for American jazz, characterized by a departure from the frantic tempos of bebop toward more structured, melodic, and rhythmically diverse explorations. Three…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 14, 2026
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Reviewed: David Miilmann Group | Big Space | Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart
The fourth quarter of 2025 has seen a significant influx of high-quality jazz recordings, ranging from the intricate Americana-infused sounds of the Danish quintet David Miilmann Group to the high-energy…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 13, 2026
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New England Jazz Collaborative: Tributaries
The release of Tributaries by the New England Jazz Collaborative (NEJC) marks a significant milestone in the contemporary big-band landscape, signaling a renewed interest in large-ensemble compositions that bridge the…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 12, 2026
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Reviewed: Steven Bernstein & Scotty Hard | David Bowden | Jonas Cambien
The Dual Nature of Contemporary Avant-Garde: Bernstein’s ResoNation The first major entry in this series of releases comes from Steven Bernstein, a figure synonymous with the New York "Downtown" scene…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 12, 2026
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New Frontiers in Contemporary Jazz and Improvisational Music A Comprehensive Overview of Recent and Upcoming Releases
The contemporary jazz landscape is currently witnessing a significant period of diversification, characterized by a synthesis of traditional improvisation, cross-cultural archival research, and avant-garde experimentation. This wave of new releases…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 11, 2026
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Jimmy Scott Falling In Love Is Wonderful and Jack Wilson The Bear And The Wolf A Comparative Analysis of Jazz Excellence Across Eras
The global jazz landscape continues to be shaped by a dual focus on the preservation of historical masterpieces and the promotion of innovative contemporary voices. Two recent focal points in…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 11, 2026
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New releases June-July 2026, E-J
Historical Foundations and the Restoration of the Jazz Canon The cornerstone of recent archival efforts is the release of "Jungle Nights in Harlem 1927-1931," a comprehensive box set dedicated to…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 11, 2026
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Reviewed: Terence Collie | Les Haricots Rouge | Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band
The international jazz landscape continues to evolve through a dual focus on ancestral exploration and the preservation of historical traditions, as evidenced by the latest releases from London-based composer Terence…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 10, 2026
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New Horizons in Modern Jazz A Comprehensive Overview of Significant Album Releases and Historical Discoveries for the 2025-2026 Season
The global jazz landscape is undergoing a period of profound diversification, marked by a convergence of historical archival recoveries and forward-looking experimentalism. As the industry moves through the 2025-2026 release…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 10, 2026
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Contemporary Jazz Landscapes Recent Releases from Eliane Elias Nduduzo Makhathini and Insufficient Funs Redefine Global Soundscapes
The international jazz community is currently witnessing a significant convergence of traditional mastery and avant-garde exploration, highlighted by a series of high-profile releases from Eliane Elias, Nduduzo Makhathini, and the…
