Wynton Marsalis Finally Learned How to Have Fun Again With ‘The Magic Hour’
Wynton Marsalis signed with the Blue Note label 15 years ago, then released an album worthy of that bastion of earthy joy.
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Joe Martin – ‘Étoilée’ (2019)
Reaching within his household for inspiration, bass master Joe Martin takes a rare turn leading a star-studded group.
Michaël Attias, “Trinité” from ‘èchos la nuit’ (2019): Something Else! sneak peek
‘Echos la nuit,’ which translates into “echoes the night,” is a unique moment for Michaël Attias: This is his first unaccompanied album.
Michel Petrucciani, with Gary Peacock + Roy Haynes – ‘One Night In Karlsruhe’ (2019)
Standing at only three feet tall, Michel Petrucciani showed during one summer evening with jazz giants Gary Peacock and Roy Haynes that he himself was a giant.
How Bennie Maupin Left Mwandishi Behind on ‘The Jewel in the Lotus’
Bennie Maupin went solo 45 years ago this month, taking concepts (and players) from his time with Herbie Hancock – but using a far different approach.
Catherine Russell – ‘Alone Together’ (2019)
Catherine Russell returns with a new album of standards that showcases both her gift as an interpreter and her passion for the music.
Joey DeFrancesco, with Pharoah Sanders – ‘In the Key of the Universe’ (2019)
Can both transcendental and earthly jazz coexist on the same record? With ‘In the Key of the Universe,’ Joey DeFrancesco answers with an emphatic ‘yes.’
Weegee, February 21, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget
A trip to a North London vegan cafe turned into a moment of musical discovery with Weegee.
Jeff Cosgrove, with Matthew Shipp + William Parker – ‘Near Disaster’ (2018)
The enthusiasm that Jeff Cosgrove, Matthew Shipp and William Parker invest in pushing jazz into sweet freedom shines through on ‘Near Disaster.’
Garden District Trio – ‘Upward’ (2019)
The Garden District Trio’s ‘Upward’ emphasizes the currently in-vogue NOLA beat – and, with this trio, it’s expertly delivered.
