Metal’s Imperial Triumphant Present 10 Jazz Albums That Inspire
Metal’s Imperial Triumphant create a type of fusion that marries black/death metal with jazz from across its history. The band discuss their favorite jazz LPs.
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SloGlo’s ‘Symbols and Mirrors’ Walks a Line Between Jazz and Electronic
Under the moniker of SloGlo, drummer/producer Matt Carroll’s debut album Symbols and Mirrors is a mishmash of curious, experimental textures.
Snarky Puppy’s Indulge Their Maximalism Yet Again on Double LP ‘Empire Central’
Snarky Puppy is America’s jazz fusion factory and Empire Central hides an album’s worth of gems amidst well-composed, well-played pieces.
GADADU Make Mesmerizing Noise on Jazzy, Neo-Psychedelic ‘The Weatherman Is Wrong’
GADADU’s music has always been a balm for the dreariness and anxiety inherent in everyday life. With The Weatherman Is Wrong, they continue to confound and fascinate.
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It’s Time We Hung Out at Joe’s Garage with Frank Zappa Again
As extremist minorities corrode social liberties, it’s time to take our rusting democratic values to Joe’s Garage where Frank Zappa waits with his sleeves rolled up.
Black Midi Continue Their March Into Madness with Excellent ‘Hellfire’
With their third LP Hellfire, Black Midi continue to put out adventurous and challenging music that keeps listeners on the tips of their toes.
Joni Mitchell’s Jazzy ‘Hejira’ Captured the Pitfalls of Life Untethered 45 Years Ago
On her last truly great album Hejira, Joni Mitchell designed a travelogue, awash with lush textures, and explored the implications of her lifelong itineracy.
Michael League Is in a League of His Own with ‘So Many Me’
Michael League’s pop fusion So Many Me blends catchy hooks and conventional song forms with his characteristic jazz fusion harmonies and intricate grooves.
Graham Haynes vs Submerged Compelling Blend Jazz and Electronic on ‘Echolocation’
Graham Haynes vs Submerged’s Echolocation marries drum ‘n’ bass with jazz and stirs cyberpunk visions of electronic music with the work of Miles Davis.
David Crosby Reaches for Transcendence (and Groove) with ‘For Free’
As he approaches 80, David Crosby makes his best solo album, climaxing his late career with poignant lyrics, strong grooves, and jazz harmonies.
Melvin Gibbs Breathes New Life Into Protest Music on ‘4 + 1 Equals 5 for May 25’
Long-time New York jazz sideman Melvin Gibbs breathes new life into protest music on the short but highly potent EP, 4 + 1 Equals 5 for May 25.
The Ever-Evolving Georgia Anne Muldrow’s ‘VWETO III’
Georgia Anne Muldrow’s VWETO III is a 17-track clinic on creating rhythmic frameworks that wow you with their complexity and propel you into movement.