Empire Child’s Music Could Heal the World
As Empire Child, Ruth Rothwell realizes her lifelong dream of releasing her own music. It’s a journey of introspection, social consciousness, and positivity.
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Harriet Tubman and Georgia Anne Muldrow Cook a Powerful Brew
Harriet Tubman and Georgia Anne Muldrow’s music is a lava flow of the blues sensibility, a collage of funk, soul, and jazz. It’s some of the year’s most daring music.
Jazz Trumpeter Dave Douglas Discusses His Latest Music
PopMatters chats with jazz’s Dave Douglas about his new album, new band, recent record Four Freedoms with a different group, and the road ahead.
Vocalist Claire Dickson Creates Beguiling Art Music
Claire Dickson makes art music that casts a spell. There is a power here that mixes popular, personal, and jazz elements into a daring, delicious whole.
The Sylvie Courvoisier Trio Balance All the Elements
The Sylvie Courvoisier Trio are disciplined, but they also know how to groove and make their playfulness a delight that relates to the more romping side of jazz history.
Adam O’Farrill’s ‘ELEPHANT’ Is Simply Brilliant
Adam O’Farrill’s work on ELEPHANT is truly remarkable, which shouldn’t surprise anyone familiar with his resume. He remains a joyous, endlessly curious artist.
Javier Nero Blends Modern Elements with Big Band Jazz
Javier Nero’s Alkebulan is state-of-the-art big band jazz, which he discusses with us. Nero uses the large ensemble for color, contrast, power, and momentum.
Caroline Davis Explores Endless Musical Possibilities
Through composition and improvisation, experimental jazz saxophonist Caroline Davis creates a sound all her own on Fallows.
Jazz’s Mark Turner Conjures an Astonishing Conversation
Mark Turner uses the jazz quartet in a modern, up-to-the-minute way, harnessing complex time signatures and forms, while also pulling the past into the present.
Joni Mitchell’s Turbulent Indigo and Taming the Tiger
Joni Mitchell’s Turbulent Indigo and Taming the Tiger show an artist in full command, at home in herself and her work, replacing 1980s gloss with intimacy.
The Cosmic Tones Research Trio Create “Great Black Music”
The Cosmic Tones Research Trio discuss their diverse musical backgrounds, spiritual practices, political preoccupations, and the research behind their music.
Trumpeter Adam O’Farrill Dances with Brillance on ‘Elephant’
No Elephant has ever been this nimble and dancing. Adam O’Farrill’s new album pops and jabs, hops and slithers. It has all the moves. It’s engaging and impressive.