Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 31, 2026
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A Retrospective Analysis of John Fordham’s Shooting From The Hip and the Evolution of Jazz Criticism in the Late Twentieth Century
The publication of John Fordham’s Shooting From The Hip in 1996 marked a significant milestone in the documentation of British jazz journalism, compiling over a quarter-century of critiques, profiles, and…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 30, 2026
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Reviewed: Gordon Grdina & Russ Lossing | Dave Harrington, Max Jaffe & Patrick Shiroishi | Christoph Irniger & Marc Perrenoud
The landscape of contemporary improvised music has undergone a significant transformation in the early 2020s, marked by a move toward cross-disciplinary instrumentation and a reimagining of historical jazz frameworks. This…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 30, 2026
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New Releases and Archival Discoveries in Contemporary Jazz Highlighting the Artistry of Airelle Besson Lionel Suarez Leila Olivesi and Chet Baker
The contemporary jazz landscape continues to be defined by a dual focus on innovative new collaborations and the meticulous restoration of historical performances. Recent releases featuring French luminaries Airelle Besson…
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- May 30, 2026
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Archival Jazz Discoveries and the Enduring Legacy of the European Circuit Roy Hargrove Chet Baker and the Passing of Maja Lemmen
The landscape of contemporary jazz continues to be shaped as much by its archival treasures as by its modern innovators. Recent weeks have seen the release of significant historical recordings…
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- May 28, 2026
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The Legacy of The Guest Stars and the Evolution of British Fusion in the Mid-Eighties
The release of Out At Night by The Guest Stars marks a significant milestone in the mid-1980s British jazz scene, solidifying the reputation of an all-female collective that successfully bridged…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 27, 2026
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Joe Henderson and the Architectural Legacy of Our Thing A Retrospective Analysis of a Post-Bop Masterpiece
In the autumn of 1963, the jazz landscape was undergoing a seismic shift, transitioning from the structured elegance of hard bop toward the more experimental and harmonically fluid territory of…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 27, 2026
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Allan Holdsworth and the Evolution of Metal Fatigue a Definitive Review and Analysis of a Fusion Masterpiece
The landscape of contemporary jazz and fusion underwent a seismic shift in the mid-1980s, a period marked by the release of Allan Holdsworth’s seminal work, Metal Fatigue. Originally evaluated in…
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- May 27, 2026
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The Jazz Couriers In Concert A Definitive Live Recording of Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott During the 1958 British Modern Jazz Tour.
The recording of The Jazz Couriers in concert on February 16, 1958, remains a landmark documentation of what is widely considered one of the most musically proficient ensembles in the…
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- May 27, 2026
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Camden Jazz Week 1986 A Definitive Review of the Courtney Pine Quintet Loose Tubes and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
The 1986 iteration of Camden Jazz Week, hosted at London’s Shaw Theatre from March 17 to March 22, served as a pivotal moment for the British jazz scene, showcasing a…
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- May 26, 2026
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Paul Bley Launches Improvising Artists Label with Definitive Trio of Solo and Ensemble Recordings
The landscape of contemporary jazz is undergoing a significant shift as the esteemed pianist Paul Bley formalizes his commitment to artistic autonomy with the launch of his independent label, Improvising…
