The Legacy of Woody Guthrie and the Evolution of American Folk Music A Retrospective Analysis of the 1966 Jazz Journal Review

The publication of David Illingworth’s 1966 review of Woody Guthrie’s album "Bed on the Floor" in the May issue of Jazz Journal represents a pivotal moment in the history of…

Herbie Hancock Redefines Modern Jazz with the Maritime Concept Album Maiden Voyage

Herbie Hancock’s fifth studio album for Blue Note Records, Maiden Voyage, stands as a seminal achievement in the post-bop era, presenting a cohesive suite of original compositions inspired by the…

On The Way To The Sky

The publication of Michael Stephans’ new work offers a comprehensive examination of the life and artistic evolution of Bob Brookmeyer, a figure whose influence on modern jazz as a performer,…

The Evolution of Tradition: A Comprehensive Review of the 55th New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, an institution that has defined the cultural landscape of Louisiana for over half a century, concluded its 55th iteration by reinforcing its dual…

New Directions in Modern Jazz Explored Through the Recent Works of Henri Texier Anat Cohen Mark Wade and Joe Lovano

The global jazz landscape in the mid-2020s is increasingly defined by a dualistic impulse: a return to the restorative power of melody and a rigorous exploration of cross-genre synthesis. As…

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…

The Legacy of Mid-Century Mastery: Ray Charles, Clifford Brown, and John Lee Hooker

The landscape of American music during the late 1950s and early 1960s represented a period of profound transformation, characterized by the blurring of genre boundaries and the emergence of definitive…

Siril Malmedal Hauge & Kjetil Mulelid: I Remember Oranges

The contemporary European jazz landscape continues to evolve through a delicate balance of traditional improvisation and avant-garde exploration, a trend exemplified by three significant 2025 releases from Siril Malmedal Hauge…

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…

John Lewis & Sacha Distel Afternoon In Paris McCoy Tyner The Seeker and Melissa Aldana Filin A Comprehensive Analysis of Three Distinct Jazz Eras

The landscape of jazz music continues to be shaped by a dual commitment to archival preservation and contemporary innovation. Three recent and upcoming releases—John Lewis and Sacha Distel’s Afternoon In…