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…
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…
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…
De La Soul’s ‘Stakes Is High’ Set for 30th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue
Iconic hip-hop trio De La Soul is poised to commemorate a pivotal moment in their illustrious career with the forthcoming 30th-anniversary reissue of their landmark 1996 album, ‘Stakes Is High’.…
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.…
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…
New Album Releases from David Miilmann Group Big Space and the Goldings Bernstein Stewart Trio Mark a Significant Shift in the 2025 Jazz Landscape
The global jazz landscape in the final quarter of 2025 has been characterized by a notable convergence of regional identities and cross-genre experimentation. Three distinct releases—You Belong by the Danish…
New Frontiers in Jazz: Steven Bernstein, David Bowden, and Jonas Cambien Redefine Genre Boundaries
The contemporary jazz landscape is currently witnessing a significant period of cross-pollination, where the boundaries between traditional improvisation, electronic manipulation, and solo instrumental exploration are becoming increasingly porous. This evolution…
Jazz Legacies Revisited A Comprehensive Analysis of Lee Morgan Michel Portal and the Tim Richards Hextet
The landscape of contemporary jazz continues to be shaped by a dual focus on the preservation of historical masterpieces and the re-emergence of modern classics that define regional excellence. Recent…
















