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…

Reviewed: Noa Levy & Paul Edis Trio | Michel Petrucciani

The first of these projects, Portrait In Evans, serves as a bridge between the San Francisco jazz scene and the United Kingdom’s vibrant instrumental community. Vocalist Noa Levy, a newcomer…

Reviewed: Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends | Jack Wood

The Preservation of the New Orleans Sound: Alyn Shipton and the George Lewis Legacy The recording of Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends at the Church of St. Giles in Oxford…

Reviewed: Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns | Kevin Figes: | Jason Kruk

The Evolution of the Weejuns Trio and the Release of Bitches Blues Norwegian guitarist Hedvig Mollestad, frequently credited as Hedvig Mollestad Thomassen, has solidified her reputation as a formidable force…

Reviewed: Michael Moody | Tina Carr

The Controversy Surrounding The Ecstasy Of Love The release of Michael Moody’s The Ecstasy Of Love has become a flashpoint for discussions on vocal technique and melodic improvisation. The album,…

Reviewed: Thelonious Monk & John Coltrane | Lightnin’ Hopkins

The 1957 Convergence: Monk, Coltrane, and the Five Spot Residency The collaboration between pianist Thelonious Monk and saxophonist John Coltrane is often cited as one of the most influential partnerships…

Reviewed: Michael Moody | Tina Carr

A New Perspective on the Great American Songbook The release of Michael Moody’s The Ecstasy Of Love and Tina Carr’s Moon Over Mildmay comes at a time when the jazz…

Reviewed: Cecil Taylor Unit | Jake Mason Trio | Terry Callier

The Avant-Garde Milestone: Cecil Taylor at Salle Pleyel The release of Fragments: The Complete 1969 Salle Pleyel Concerts marks a pivotal moment for scholars and enthusiasts of free jazz. Spread…

Reviewed: Billy Childs | Benjie Porecki | Alister Spence

The landscape of contemporary jazz continues to undergo a profound transformation as seasoned masters and innovative explorers redefine the boundaries of the piano trio and solo performance. In a series…

Reviewed: Daniel Zimmermann | Alain Métrailler | Loren Stillman

The Eclectic Fusion of Daniel Zimmermann’s Snapshots French trombonist Daniel Zimmermann has long been recognized for his versatile approach to the brass idiom, but his latest release, Snapshots, marks a…