‘A Whole System Of’ unveils the true essence of both Matthew Shipp and William, due to their long-running simpatico and a shared sense of borderless, dauntless jazz rooted in spirituality and perfected by virtuosity.

Making an all-instrumental ostensibly jazz record like ‘Hurry Red Telephone’ has only served the underscore the easily identifiable but stubbornly unclassifiable sound of Marc Ribot.

Trio Imagination is just that, a collective that powerfully combines the limitless imaginations of Andrew Cyrille, Reggie Workman and David Virelles.

Here is Part Two of our two-part interview with composer/painist/bandleader Satoko Fujii, as we talk about her recent batch of big band releases.

Here is Part One of our two-part interview with composer/painist/bandleader Satoko Fujii, as we talk about her recent batch of big band releases.

A lot of musical talents can craft a meaningful and rich listening experience if given enough time. Thollem doesn’t need much time.

Here is an advance single “Arkady” from Nick Maclean and Snaggle’s upcoming jazz fusion album ‘Foundation.’

When Ivo Perelman gets with Matthew Shipp to create instantaneous music, it’s sorcery borne out of years of getting deep inside each other’s heads.

Here’s the video premiere of “Liberation” from ‘Slow,’ by the Samuel Bonnet Trio featuring Joe Magnarelli.

There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ Brandon Seabrook record and ‘Utility Modern’ with Bill Frisell is abnormal in all the right ways.