JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of Autumn 2023
Our jazz columnist chooses the best new jazz albums of Autumn 2023 while reflecting on a new documentary, Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity.
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JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of February and March 2023
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.
The 20 Best Jazz Albums for Beginners
If you’ve always wanted to get interested in jazz, jump in. Don’t approach it with fear or a sense that you don’t know enough about it. It’s just a smorgasbord of stuff to enjoy.
JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of Autumn 2022
PopMatters jazz critic Will Layman rounds up the best new jazz albums of recent vintage, including some thoughts about the US festival season and the undersung virtuoso Warren Wolf.
Terence Blanchard Tips His Hat to Wayne Shorter’s on ‘Absence’
Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard tips his hat to Wayne Shorter’s past while pushing his own sound forward on Absence. It feels natural through and through.
The Insular Jazz of Lockdown Rediscovers a Pioneering Sounds of the Past
New COVID-era recordings from saxophonists Chris Potter and Ben Wendel recall pioneering work by the brilliant composer Wayne Shorter.
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.
Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Wayne Shorter Proves He Can Still Bring the Goods on ‘Emanon’
Even if you can't tell what the endgame is, Wayne Shorter's Emanon is an intriguing listen.
Denny Zeitlin: Early Wayne
Jazz veteran Denny Zeitlin covers jazz legend Wayne Shorter -- really, there is no downside to this.
Various Artists: Miles Ahead Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Don Cheadle, director and star of Miles Ahead, has assembled a mostly enticing soundtrack to his film, though still peppered with a few inessentials.
Various Artists: The Best of Blue Note
Here's another one of those groovy, swingin', melodic and enjoyable exercises in futility.
List This! A Beginner’s Guide to Blue Note Records
Blue Note, one of the foremost jazz record labels, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a vinyl initiative, releasing highlights from its massive catalog over the course of two years. Here are some picks to get you started.
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