Johan Budi
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 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 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
- 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…
- Jazz & Blues News
- June 19, 2026
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Reviewed: Peter Furlan Project | Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band | Luke Bainbridge
The global jazz landscape continues to diversify as established veterans and emerging innovators release works that span the spectrum from traditionalist straightahead arrangements to avant-garde big band experiments and classically…
- Jazz & Blues News
- June 15, 2026
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Reviewed: Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet | Pierre Favre Trio | John Coltrane
The landscape of contemporary jazz continues to be shaped by a dual force: the emergence of sophisticated new arrangements and the meticulous unearthing of historical recordings that redefine our understanding…
- Jazz & Blues News
- June 14, 2026
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Reviewed: Russ Lorenson | Louise Alexandra | Kathy Ingraham
The contemporary jazz vocal landscape is currently witnessing a significant intersection of historical preservation and modern interpretation, as evidenced by the recent releases and reissues from Russ Lorenson, Louise Alexandra,…
- 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…
