Daring but not self indulgent, this double album would be a risk in lesser hands.

The intimacy of Keith Jarrett’s The Köln Concert is what makes the 1975 such a tremendous experience, listen after listen. Regardless of the details, like whether or not he was playing on the “wrong piano,” Jarrett’s performance is about connecting the music to the listener. You May Also Like: KeithRead More

Scarlett Jane’s Stranger was initially released independently in 2013, but a remixed and remastered version seems primed to launch the Toronto-based duo into new territory. You May Also Like: Sasha’s Bloc + Jane Monheit, “Feels Like Jazz” (2015): Exclusive Something Else! stream

Through delectably fluid lines and beautiful unison playing, the North debut strong with Slow Down (This Isn’t the Mainland). You May Also Like: Midnight North – Stayin’ Single, Drinkin’ Doubles EP (2015) The Word [Robert Randolph, John Medeski + North Mississippi All-Stars], “When I See the Blood” from Soul FoodRead More

There is a serious big band push to Strength in Numbers, the new disc from the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra. The Grammy-nominated composer, arranger, trombonist, and vocalist fronts an impressive group of New York players and sinks every ounce of his creative impulse into the material You May Also Like:Read More

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The 10th release from Poland’s Behemoth is the first since frontman Nergal’s leukemia diagnosis in August of 2010. The Satanist is also the follow-up to the acclaimed 2009 album Evangelion, but this is no attempt at besting past work. You May Also Like: No related posts.

If Foxy was a test of endurance, It Takes All Kinds is its continuation in the most expansive of senses. You May Also Like: Andrew Barker + Jon Irabagon Duo – ‘Anemone’ (2020) Mark Helias’ Open Loose – ‘The Third Proposition’ (2020) Barry Altschul’s 3Dom Factor – Tales Of TheRead More

Perhaps the most compelling thing about Sheela Bringi’s Incantations is how the Indian-American artist crosses all sorts of melodic lines and never sacrifices the spiritual integrity of the recording. The disc is prayerful and stylish in its mingling of ancient Indian music, devotional chants, jazz, and even blues traditions. “MyRead More

Father and daughter unite to make beautiful music on Better Than Anything, the lovely new release from vocalist Rebecca DuMaine and the Dave Miller Trio. You May Also Like: Rebecca Angel – ‘Love Life Choices’ (2021) Ryan A. Miller – ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ (2018)