The Mall World and Backrooms of Music
At first, the shock of recognition of Mall World and Backrooms music is slightly sickening, yet ultimately Proustian-ly satisfying in its uncanny familiarity.
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Jeff Beck’s Seven Decades of Evolution
Jeff Beck biography Blow by Blow is designed for everyone who loves music and the many genres Beck explored. Gearheads will love it, too.
Symphonic Cinematic Celebration of Miles Davis Dazzles
This production pairs Miles Davis’ original, isolated live trumpet performances from a new film with new orchestrations by a 12-piece ensemble performed.
Instant Alter Conjure a Golden Dawn at SFJAZZ
“Future Fusion” group Instant Alter occupy a rare category of artist with the spiritual ambitions to match their musical prowess.
Thundercat’s Humor Undermines an Otherwise Radiant LP
By not fully letting his guard down, the genre-bending bass virtuoso Thundercat fails to harmonize with the profound beauty of his songs.
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.
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.
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.
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Create Ecstatic Post-Hardcore Jazz
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis make fearless and non-smooth fusion with the clarity and dynamism of “post-hardcore” that wasn’t around in the 1970s.
The Setting Create a Unique Twist on the Jazz Trio
Jazz trio the Setting have brought to fruition Eivind Opsvik’s love of 1970s and 1980s synthesizer music, ECM solo guitar albums, and experimental art pop.
Tigran Hamasyan Seeks Meaning on Rapturous ‘Manifeste’
Tigran Hamasyan’s Manifeste is a journey, profoundly personal and rooted in the world, seeking purpose within it. It’s moving and aurally rapturous.