Johan Budi
- 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
- 87 views
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 22, 2026
- 116 views
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…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 21, 2026
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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…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 19, 2026
- 98 views
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…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 13, 2026
- 106 views
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,…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 10, 2026
- 112 views
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…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 6, 2026
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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…
