A duo is more than simply a musical meeting of two minds; it is a convergence of two paths. A…
Prolific saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Jon Iragabon released two albums simultaneously on March 13, 2026. First is Focus Out (Irabagast,…
Future Present Past (Impulse!, 2026) is Irreversible Entanglements’ second release for the legendary label after a five-year gap between albums.…
For the third consecutive year, photographer Mary Hynes and I made the scenic nine-hour journey to Knoxville, Tennessee, for the annual…
In his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein posits that the fourth dimension, time, can flow differently for different observers. While…
With Mountain Call (ECM, 2026), Miroslav Vitous suddenly reemerges on Manfred Eicher’s label after a decade long absence. During the…
Saxophonist and composer Luke Norris has a penchant for experimentation, merging the acoustic and electronic to create interesting soundscapes. His…
Something powerful draws humans to create new expressions from the shredded remnants of a past existence. As far back as…
Michael Formanek is perhaps best known for his work with the trio Thumbscrew, alongside guitarist Mary Halvorson and drummer Tomas…
Patternmaster (ECM, 2026) is tenor saxophonist Mark Turner’s follow-up to his highly acclaimed Return from the Stars (ECM, 2022). It…