Patrick Shiroishi Possesses a Gift for Improvisation
Patrick Shiroishi’s new LP showcases his talent for improvisation in diverse settings and the effective use of his instrument to make assertive, bold social statements.
Ambient Jazz
Fuubutsushi Bring Exquisite Ambient Elegance to a Live Setting
Fuubutsushi are an accomplished instrumental quartet that appeal to all audiences with an ambient experience and a noisy adventure that’s transcendent.
Drummer Silvan Strauss Makes Cool Chill-Hop on ‘Flukin”
Silvan Strauss moves between fresh air and outer space, electronic signals, acoustic strings, and flutes, everything blended in barely tangible combinations.
Brian John McBrearty’s New Album Exudes Warmth and Mystery
With his latest LP, Brian John McBrearty is ably assisted by stellar fellow musicians and has begun another artistic chapter with beauty, grace, and passion.
Spiritual Sonic Expression: An Interview with Surya Botofasina
Surya Botofasina’s new LP is a reflection on the Ashram where he was raised, which was founded by jazz legend Alice Coltrane. It is an exhilarating journey.
Nala Sinephro Composes Cosmic Jazz on ‘Endlessness’
Nala Sinephro’s Endlessness is music that is good for the ear, the mind, the heart, and the very future of the philosophical orientations of jazz.
Josh Johnson’s ‘Unusual Object’ Is a Fascinating Record
Celebrated saxophonist Josh Johnson infuses his music with various styles on this surprisingly accessible new LP of processed, ambient jazz.