By Scott Yanow The state of jazz trumpet is in fine fettle, even as players……...
Auditions
By John Frederick Moore Ian Carey expands his palette and honors his artist father’s aesthetic….…...
By Sascha Feinstein NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd released The Sky Will Be There Tomorrow……...
By Hrayr Attarian Pianist and composer Marta Sánchez follows her superb 2022 release SAAM with……...
By Asher Wolf As the saxophonist and driving force behind the bands Sons of Kemet,……...
By Jon Garelick Jacky Terrasson’s first album in five years — and the first on……...
By Bill Meredith In an era where gimmickry usually wins over musicality, bassists Christian McBride……...
By Lissette Corsa Soren Sorensen’s award-winning documentary, Omar Sosa’s 88 Well-Tuned Drums, tells the enthralling……...
By Jonathan Widran Those familiar with KJ Denhert from her 25-year run at The 55……...
By Philip Booth Brian Bromberg is no stranger to releases celebrating his musical heroes. Known……...
By James Rozzi Green Lights, Troy Roberts’ latest of 16 leader dates, illuminates an ongoing……...
By Josef Woodard Tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader Melissa Aldana is one of the most……...
Duo recordings reveal the magic of well-matched partners. By Josef Woodard Consider the power of……...
By John Frederick Moore Everything Vijay Iyer does is grounded on a foundation of considered……...
By Jon Garelick Chicago percussionist and former AACM chairman Kahil El’Zabar founded the Ethnic Heritage……...
By Hrayr Attarian Saxophonist and composer Amanda Gardier’s enchanting 2018 debut album Empathy revealed her……...
By Lissette Corsa 3, the new double album by revered South African pianist and composer……...
By Bill Meredith Béla Fleck continues to ride a musical wave uniquely his own. Having……...
By Philip Booth Last year’s Conversation Starter, the debut album from Willie Morris, played the……...
By Michael Roberts Pianist-composer Mina Cho, a native of Seoul based in Boston, is among……...