The Susceptible Now by Tyshawn Sorey Trio
The Susceptible Now is the new release from drummer Tyshawn Sorey’s trio, with Aaron Diehl on piano and Harish Raghavan on bass. They present 4 long tracks: (1) the McCoy Tyner classic “Peresina” from...
View ArticleBillie Holiday’s 10 Best Songs
41 years after her death, Billie Holiday was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She “changed jazz forever,” claims their website. They’re right! Billie’s haunting voice has lingered in music...
View ArticleFabiano Do Nascimento: Top 5 Must-Hear Picks
Born from Brazil’s rich and diverse musical heritage, Fabiano Do Nascimento is one of the most prominent and celebrated contemporary Brazilian guitarists and composers. His intricate compositional...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums 2013
In this post, we take a look at the Best Jazz Albums of 2013—each one providing a unique experience that has contributed to an important part of jazz history. Instead of ranking them, we’re...
View ArticleJulian Lage: Top 5 Must-Hear Picks
From the African rhythmic rituals, Jazz originated in the African-American communities of Louisiana and underwent multiple astounding transformations over a century. Now, it is unequivocally accepted...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums 2012
In this post, we highlight the Best Jazz Albums of 2012—each one offering a unique experience that has made a significant impact on the world of jazz. Rather than ranking them, we want to celebrate the...
View ArticleKurt Rosenwinkel: Top 5 Must-Hear Picks
Contemporary jazz has seen numerous artists taking it by storm, but a handful of them have been around for decades and crowned for being remarkable and distinctive. Guitarist and composer Kurt...
View ArticleDavid Maranha, Rodrigo Amado – Wrecks
Wrecks is a duet album by David Maranha and Rodrigo Amado. It was recorded at Escola do Largo in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 4th, 2023, during a special evening dedicated to duets, and released on...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums of 2024
The following selection is our definitive “Best Jazz Albums of 2024” list. The selection is divided into albums featuring solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets, and larger ensembles, with three...
View ArticleBest Jazz Albums of 2024
The following selection is our definitive “Best Jazz Albums of 2024” list. The selection is divided into albums featuring solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets, and larger ensembles, with three...
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