Jaga Jazzist’s ‘Pyramid’ Is an Earthy, Complex, Jazz-Fusion Throwback
On their first album in five years, Norway's Jaga Jazzist create a smooth but intricate pastiche of styles with Pyramid.
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Jazz’s Aaron Parks Explores on ‘Little Big II: Dreams of a Mechanical Man’
Jazz pianist Aaron Parks' grooving but exploratory quartet returns for a second recording after being on the road, and it's stunning.
Esperanza Spalding and Fred Hersch Are ‘Live at the Village Vanguard’ to Raise Money for Musicians
Esperanza Spalding and Fred Hersch release a live recording from a 2018 show to raise money for a good cause: other jazz musicians.
Man Alive! Is a Continued Display of the Grimy-Yet-Refined Magnetism of King Krule
Following The OOZ and its accolades, King Krule crafts a similarly hazy gem with Man Alive! that digs into his distinct aesthetic rather than forges new ground.
All That Jazz and Then Some: An Interview with Defunkt’s Joseph Bowie
Defunkt’s music is constructed with the intricacies of jazz, charged with the muscular pump of rock, and executed with punk’s ferocity. Frontman Joseph Bowie talks about the band’s long, colourful, and arduous journey.
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.
Pat Metheny Adds Strings to His Quartet on ‘From This Place’
On From This Place, Pat Metheny's recent and superb quartet is supplemented by orchestral arrangements on ten new Metheny originals.
Euglossine Creates a Gleaming Electronic Vista with ‘Psaronius’
Underground electronic artist Euglossine's latest album, Psaronius, contains surprising warmth among the digital flash.
Mezcla’s Jazz Fusion Debut Offers Hits and Misses for Bandleader David Bowden
Shoot the Moon is the first recording for David Bowden, BBC's Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year in 2017.
Trey Anastasio Band Bring Spirit Family Together in the City of Angels
It's Trey Anastasio Band's newer songs that most energize their audience, which a testament to the creative wave that Anastasio has been riding for the past few years.
Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington Join Together to Take Berkeley Higher
Two generations of Jedi jazz masters join forces for a majestic co-headlining tour. Like Kamasi Washington, Herbie Hancock expresses sentiment for the good people of humanity coming together to transcend the chaos of modern times.
With ‘NOICE’ Guitarist/Composer Alexander Noice Offers a Thrilling, Fast-Paced Multi-Genre Experiment
Jazz, art-rock, punk, and synthpop are just a few of the styles Alexander Noice and his exceptionally talented band explore on an album where the energy level never flags.