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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.

Miles Davis' 'Bitches Brew' Broke Every Rule: 'An Art Form Unto Itself'

Miles Davis’ ‘Bitches Brew’ Broke Every Rule: ‘An Art Form Unto Itself’

Miles Davis sideman Lenny White joined us to discuss recording the groundbreaking, genre-shattering ‘Bitches Brew,’ released 50 years ago this week.

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.

Brian Blade on Wolfgang Muthspiel's 'Angular Blues': Something Else! Interview

Brian Blade on Wolfgang Muthspiel’s ‘Angular Blues’: Something Else! Interview

Brian Blade joined Preston Frazier to discuss his new recording with guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel’s trio, and how the coronavirus has impacted things.

Liberty Ellman - 'Last Desert' (2020)

Liberty Ellman – ‘Last Desert’ (2020)

Liberty Ellman’s new PI Recordings release ‘Last Desert’ is some cerebral jazz, yet avoids the clutter of some music that often falls into that category.

Julie Campiche Quartet - 'Onkalo' (2020)

Julie Campiche Quartet – ‘Onkalo’ (2020)

A mix of contoured creations, Julie Campiche’s ‘Onkalo’ is one of those albums which improves listen by listen.

Tim Berne's Snakeoil - 'The Fantastic Mrs. 10' (2020)

Tim Berne’s Snakeoil – ‘The Fantastic Mrs. 10’ (2020)

‘The Fantastic Mrs. 10’ boils down to Matt Mitchell’s simple words: Tim Berne’s designs provide a context for insanity. Sweet insanity.

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Toh-Kichi [Satoko Fujii + Tatsuya Yoshida] – ‘Baikamo’ (2019)

Satoko Fujii and Tatsuya Yoshida are heavyweights in Japan but are both world-class vanguard musicians. ‘Baikamo’ is a welcome return to their summit meetings on the edge of what is possible with just a piano and drums.

Murmullo - 'Lies' (2020)

Murmullo – ‘Lies’ (2020)

Murmullo features five young and very talented musicians whose surety and confidence in what they do is growing.