
Jazz Vibes Man Simon Moullier Creates His Best Album
Simon Moullier’s music on Ceiba is fluid and familiar, but the sound and give-and-take within the group is exceptionally strong and original.

Simon Moullier’s music on Ceiba is fluid and familiar, but the sound and give-and-take within the group is exceptionally strong and original.

Ben Wendel has played with groove-oriented rhythms, electronics, and unusual instrumentation, as if jazz tradition were secondary to creativity.
Our jazz columnist chooses the best new jazz albums of the past two months while reflecting on the passing of Wayne Shorter and the Grammy Awards.