Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- September 12, 2026
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Contemporary Jazz Record Releases Showcase Global Collaborations, Cultural Resurgence, and Experimental Soundscapes
The contemporary jazz landscape is experiencing a remarkable wave of cross-cultural experimentation, historical retrospection, and avant-garde exploration, as evidenced by a diverse slate of international album releases spanning the autumn…
- Jazz & Blues News
- September 11, 2026
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The Drum Thing by Deirdre O’Callaghan Returns in a New Compact Edition Celebrating Percussive Artistry
Deirdre O’Callaghan’s acclaimed visual documentary of the world’s most influential percussionists, originally released in 2016, has returned to bookshelves in a newly minted compact edition published by Prestel. Featuring nearly…
- Jazz & Blues News
- September 11, 2026
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Global Jazz and Improvised Music Releases Showcase Cross-Cultural Collaborations and Historical Reissues
The contemporary jazz landscape is experiencing a vibrant period of global cross-pollination, historical re-examination, and ambitious conceptual album releases. Spanning groundbreaking modern free jazz, meticulous acoustic explorations, and pristine heavyweight…
- Jazz & Blues News
- September 11, 2026
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New releases August-September 2026, O-P
The contemporary global jazz landscape continues to expand its stylistic boundaries, marked by a robust wave of international album releases, ambitious multi-disciplinary projects, and cross-generational collaborations that stretch from Oakland…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 24, 2026
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Kenny Barron, Ray Drummond, Ben Riley: So Many Lovely Things, Live In Brecon
The global jazz community has recently seen a resurgence in the release of archival recordings, a movement that provides essential historical context to the evolution of the genre. Among the…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 23, 2026
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For Christopher Walters, the spirit of the landmark Pat Metheny Group lived on as his youthful Side-Eye project reprised classic PMG material.
The Barbican Centre in London, a venue synonymous with high-art experimentation and world-class acoustics, became the focal point for the international jazz community on July 18, 2026. Pat Metheny, the…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 23, 2026
- 86 views
Reviewed: Joachim Lyche Trio | Chuck Bergeron | Steve Swallow
The contemporary jazz landscape in 2025 continues to demonstrate a remarkable breadth of artistic expression, bridging the gap between emerging virtuosity and the seasoned reflections of established masters. Three recent…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 22, 2026
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Empirical Like Lambs To The Slaughter and Yvonne Rogers The Button Jar Redefine Contemporary Jazz Narratives
The contemporary jazz landscape in 2025 continues to be defined by a rigorous exploration of social themes and personal histories, as evidenced by two significant new releases from the British…
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- July 21, 2026
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Stacey Kent Delivers Masterful Performance at Cadogan Hall as Part of Serious Summer Jazz Series 2026
The acclaimed American jazz vocalist Stacey Kent marked a significant milestone in her performance career on July 16, 2026, with the first of two scheduled evenings at London’s Cadogan Hall.…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 21, 2026
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Reviewed: Metropole Orkest | Gianmarco Ferri | Albert Marquès & Rachel Therrien
The global jazz landscape in the mid-2020s continues to be defined by a tension between the preservation of classical traditions and the pursuit of experimental fusion. Three recent releases—the Metropole…
