Craig Taborn Is at the Apex of Contemporary Jazz
In 2026, Craig Taborn and other improvisers of his generation are at the peak of their creativity. This music has rarely been more elevated, refined, and exciting.
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Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos
The remarkably original Steve Tibbetts discusses his process and inspirations, and where he will take this guitar to conjure even more truly singular statements.
John Scofield and Dave Holland Show Jazz Mastery
Dave Holland and John Scofield create a jazz master class and a supremely relaxed example of a couple of guys just hanging out and playing tunes.
A Legendary Keith Jarrett Performance Highlights ‘KÖLN 75’
KÖLN 75 tells the story of a music-obsessed German teenager who overcame many obstacles to produce the most legendary concert by pianist Keith Jarrett.
Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, and Tyshawn Sorey Find ‘Compassion’
The Vijay Iyer Trio’s new album Compassion contains some of the pianist’s most immediately enjoyable music without sacrificing any of his usual complexity.
Mette Henriette’s Minimalist Chamber Jazz Was Destined for ECM
Like the snow-coated cover art of Drifting, the paradoxical sound of Mette Henriette’s trio presents a bit of serenity by way of extreme conditions.
Dave Holland Returns with a Daring Guitar Trio Featuring Kevin Eubanks
On Another Land, jazz bassist Dave Holland returns to the guitar trio format with Kevin Eubanks of The Tonight Show band flying by his side.
Pianist Vijay Iyer Looks Back and Ahead with His New Trio on ‘Uneasy’
Vijay Iyer Trio’s Uneasy is a set of modern piano jazz covering a remarkable range, featuring three brilliant musical imaginations playing well together.
John Scofield Renews the Jazz Guitar Trio on ‘Swallow Tales’
The jazz guitar trio is a classic format, and John Scofield, Steve Swallow, and Bill Stewart are as well-equipped to venerate it and renew it a bit on Swallow Tales.
Avishai Cohen Mixes Acid-Psych, Ambiance, and Smoky Jazz on ‘Big Vicious’
Avishai Cohen's Big Vicious offers a stunning take on Massive Attack's "Teardrop" among other highlights on an album that feels like a jazz version of post-rock.
Jazz Guitar Virtuoso Wolfgang Muthspiel Gets the ‘Angular Blues’
Jazz guitar virtuoso Wolfgang Muthspiel scales back to a trio for Angular Blues, trimming the fat while leaving plenty of space for inventive and exciting improvisation.
Areni Agbabian Brings Heart and Spirit to Minimal Avant-Garde Folk on ‘Bloom’
The key to Areni Agbabian's success on Bloom is a purity of emotion; passion laid bare in such a way that it allows her and Nicolas Stocker to execute not only with significant technical skill but with feeling.