Articles by: S. Victor Aaron

The MacroQuarktet [Robertson / Ballou / Gress / Rainey], "Neuroplasticity Pts. 1, 2, and 3" (2020): Something Else! premiere

The MacroQuarktet [Robertson / Ballou / Gress / Rainey], “Neuroplasticity Pts. 1, 2, and 3” (2020): Something Else! premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Neuroplasticity Pts. 1, 2, and 3” by the MacroQuarktet, from their upcoming release ‘The Complete Night: Live at the Stone NYC.’

Lina Allemano's Ohrenschmaus - 'Rats and Mice' (2020)

Lina Allemano’s Ohrenschmaus – ‘Rats and Mice’ (2020)

Restless trumpeter Lina Allemano’s ‘Rats and Mice’ is another adventurous ride for open-minded listeners.

Aruan Ortiz, with Andrew Cyrille + Mauricio Herrera - 'Inside Rhythmic Falls' (2020)

Aruan Ortiz, with Andrew Cyrille + Mauricio Herrera – ‘Inside Rhythmic Falls’ (2020)

Aruan Ortiz’s bold new conception for Afro-Cuban jazz continues by delving deeper into the rhythmic patterns and turning them inside-out.

Jon Hatamiya - 'More Than Anything' (2020)

Jon Hatamiya – ‘More Than Anything’ (2020)

Jon Hatamiya has put together a set of recordings where every single track sounds fresh and full of ingenuity.

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David Philips – ‘Demos and Ideas 2015-2007’ (2020)

These tracks reveal the full artistry of master folk singer and guitarist David Philips, no matter how primitive the setting.

Daniel Bennett on Artists Flourishing After COVID-19: 'This Virus Will Die, but Our Cultural Renaissance is Just Beginning!' [Part 2 of 2]

Daniel Bennett on Artists Flourishing After COVID-19: ‘This Virus Will Die, but Our Cultural Renaissance is Just Beginning!’ [Part 2 of 2]

We asked acclaimed jazz musician Daniel Bennett a few questions about how he sees the world becoming a better place once the virus threat subsides.

Jazz Reedist Daniel Bennett on How Musicians Can Thrive In (and After) the Pandemic Age [Part 1 of 2]

Jazz Reedist Daniel Bennett on How Musicians Can Thrive In (and After) the Pandemic Age [Part 1 of 2]

Accomplished jazz musician Daniel Bennett makes a case for musicians to stay optimistic and pushing forward with their craft during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jimmy Greene - 'While Looking Up' (2020)

Jimmy Greene – ‘While Looking Up’ (2020)

The Jimmy Greene of 2020’s ‘While Looking Up’ is the same Jimmy Greene of 2009’s ‘Mission Statement’: a man of faith, eternal hope and steely determination. And, a danged fine musician.

Mako Sica + Hamid Drake, "Trapeze / Maku (Live)" from 'Balancing Tear' (2020): Stream premiere

Mako Sica + Hamid Drake, “Trapeze / Maku (Live)” from ‘Balancing Tear’ (2020): Stream premiere

Here is the world premiere of “Trapeze / Maku (Live)” by Chicago-based free-form masters Mako Sica with Hamid Drake.

Ross Hammond + Grant Calvin Weston - 'Root' (2020)

Ross Hammond + Grant Calvin Weston – ‘Root’ (2020)

‘Root’ by Ross Hammond and Calvin Weston Smith could be the first album recorded and released in the new COVID-19 world we’ve been suddenly regulated to.