Articles by: S. Victor Aaron

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Jamie Saft, Steve Swallow and Bobby Previte – ‘You Don’t Know the Life’ (2019)

The third segment of the Jamie Saft/Steve Swallow/Bobby Previte collaboration is also their third time trying out something new.

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Eric Dolphy – ‘Musical Prophet: The Expanded 1963 New York Studio Sessions’ (1963; 2019 release)

This constitutes the most significant addition in a very long time to the catalog of – and insight into – the brilliant but enigmatic Eric Dolphy.

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When Umphrey’s McGee Created ‘Mantis,’ Their First In-Studio Project

Known for their spontaneity and informal composing, Umphrey’s McGee tried something 10 years ago today that they’d never done before.

Miles Davis' Expanded 'Kind of Blue: Legacy Edition' Struck the Perfect Balance

Miles Davis’ Expanded ‘Kind of Blue: Legacy Edition’ Struck the Perfect Balance

10 years ago today, an expanded reissue of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ finally put these historic sessions in perspective without breaking the bank.

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Alister Spence and Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe – ‘Imagine Meeting You Here’ (2019)

Turns out that Satoko Fujii’s rule-breaking orchestras can continue with their marvelously misbehaving ways even when someone else leads.

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Wing Walker Orchestra – ‘Hazel’ (2019): Something Else! album trailer premiere

Here is the video premiere of the trailer for the Wing Walker Orchestra’s upcoming release ‘Hazel.’

Chick Corea/Steve Gadd, The Necks, Makaya McCraven: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 4 of 4, Fusion Jazz)

Chick Corea/Steve Gadd, The Necks, Makaya McCraven: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 4 of 4, Fusion Jazz)

There’s a record for every corner of fusion, from minimalism to funk-jazz to jam band, on S. Victor Aaron’s final Best of 2018 list.

Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 3 of 4, Avant Garde + Experimental)

Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 3 of 4, Avant Garde + Experimental)

Here is S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 list for avant garde jazz and experimental music, including releases by Wendy Eisenberg, Brandon Seabrook, David Dominique and others.

Derek Trucks Band's 'Already Free' Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell

Derek Trucks Band’s ‘Already Free’ Gave Us a Fine-Tuned, Intimate Farewell

Derek Trucks Band released ‘Already Free,’ their final studio recording, 10 years ago today.

John Coltrane, Jason Stein, Andrew Cyrille: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018  (Part 2 of 4, Modern and Mainstream Jazz)

John Coltrane, Jason Stein, Andrew Cyrille: S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 (Part 2 of 4, Modern and Mainstream Jazz)

Here is S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2018 list for modern and mainstream jazz releases.