Mary Halvorson and Ambrose Akinmusire Connect to Jazz History
Mary Halvorson and Ambrose Akinmusire’s new LP feels more like an hour of tapas than a tasting menu, which makes it charming and crystalline and leaves room for something more.
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Steven Bernstein Releases Brilliant Twin Albums
For all the amazing horn playing that we finally hear from Steven Bernstein these two records remind us that he remains daring and highly conceptual.
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.
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.