Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- October 12, 2026
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Reviewed: Gorm Askjær Trio+ | Elin Forkelid | Ensemble neoN & Benedicte Maurseth
The contemporary jazz, chamber, and avant-garde music landscapes have experienced a significant influx of exploratory releases, spearheaded by critically acclaimed artists pushing the boundaries of traditional instrumentation and composition. Throughout…
- Jazz & Blues News
- September 19, 2026
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Reviewed: Libor Šmoldas Quartet | New England Jazz Collaborative | Rob Dixon
The contemporary global jazz landscape continues to be shaped by artists who look backward to historical foundations in order to propel the genre forward. Recent releases from Czech guitarist Libor…
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- September 17, 2026
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Reviewed: Zoe Rahman | Michael Arbenz
Recent developments in the international contemporary jazz landscape have highlighted a growing trend among leading artists to draw deeply from historical, cultural, and classical foundations to create innovative new works.…
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- July 23, 2026
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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…
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- 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…
- Jazz & Blues News
- July 17, 2026
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Reviewed: Kenny Barron, Ray Drummond, Ben Riley | Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra | Wes Montgomery
The landscape of contemporary jazz recordings is increasingly defined by a dual focus on the meticulous excavation of historical performances and the institutional preservation of big band legacies. Three significant…
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- 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 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…
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- 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…
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- June 25, 2026
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Reviewed: Espen Berg Trio | Armen Donelian | Eddie Gripper
The contemporary jazz landscape continues to be defined by the evolution of the piano trio, a format that, despite its century-long history, remains a primary vehicle for harmonic innovation and…
