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The Best Jazz of 2018

The definition of "jazz" has never been broader, and the music has never been brighter. Two PopMatters critics pick their favorites in four modern jazz categories.

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Nels Cline used to go nuts on all of us. Now he's measuring things out more carefully.

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Is a Different Kind of Paradigm Driving Jazz These Days?

Jazz musicians are releasing their music in smaller batches. An interview with rising saxophonist Jonathan Greenstein and Mack Avenue Records President Denny Stilwell about how EPs fit into jazz creativity and jazz economy.

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Fred Hersch and Julian Lage: Free Flying

One veteran, one newbie -- one of them is truly doing the Free Flying.

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Eric Harland: Voyager: Live By Night

Eric Harland is a drummer and composer to be reckoned with. And legally speaking, he can't run for president for another two years.

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The Best Jazz of 2018

The definition of "jazz" has never been broader, and the music has never been brighter. Two PopMatters critics pick their favorites in four modern jazz categories.

The New Nels Cline 4 Sinks a Putt on 'Currents, Constellations'

Nels Cline used to go nuts on all of us. Now he's measuring things out more carefully.

Is a Different Kind of Paradigm Driving Jazz These Days?

Jazz musicians are releasing their music in smaller batches. An interview with rising saxophonist Jonathan Greenstein and Mack Avenue Records President Denny Stilwell about how EPs fit into jazz creativity and jazz economy.

Fred Hersch and Julian Lage: Free Flying

One veteran, one newbie -- one of them is truly doing the Free Flying.

Eric Harland: Voyager: Live By Night

Eric Harland is a drummer and composer to be reckoned with. And legally speaking, he can't run for president for another two years.

The 70 Best Albums of 2018

The 10 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2018

The 10 Best Country Albums of 2018

The Best Shoegaze and Dream Pop of 2018

The 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2018

The 20 Best Folk Albums of 2018

The Best Music of 2018

The 25 Best Electronic Albums of 2018

The Best Jazz of 2018

The Best Metal of 2018

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