Album Reviews

Review: Adam O’Farrill’s ‘Elephant’

Most are probably familiar with Adam O’Farrill for his sidemen work, including with Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, Mary Halvorson’s Amyrillis sextet, Anna…

6 months ago

Review: Jon Irabagon’s ‘Saturday’s Child’ and ‘Focus Out’

Prolific saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Jon Iragabon released two albums simultaneously on March 13, 2026. First is Focus Out (Irabagast,…

6 months ago

Review: Irreversible Entanglements’ ‘Future Present Past’

Future Present Past (Impulse!, 2026)  is Irreversible Entanglements’ second release for the legendary label after a five-year gap between albums.…

6 months ago

Review: Miroslav Vitous’s ‘Mountain Call’

With Mountain Call (ECM, 2026), Miroslav Vitous suddenly reemerges on Manfred Eicher’s label after a decade long absence. During the…

7 months ago

Review: Luke Norris’s ‘Moment From The Past’

Saxophonist and composer Luke Norris has a penchant for experimentation, merging the acoustic and electronic to create interesting soundscapes. His…

7 months ago

Review: Michael Formanek’s ‘New Digs’

Michael Formanek is perhaps best known for his work with the trio Thumbscrew, alongside guitarist Mary Halvorson and drummer Tomas…

7 months ago

Review: Mark Turner’s ‘Patternmaster’

Patternmaster (ECM, 2026) is tenor saxophonist Mark Turner’s follow-up to his highly acclaimed Return from the Stars (ECM, 2022). It…

7 months ago

Review: Willy Rodriguez’s ‘In the Unknown (I Will Find You)’

Two years ago, drummer, composer, and bandleader Willy Rodriguez stunned improvised music audiences and critics alike with his leader debut,…

8 months ago

Review: Ben Wendel’s ‘BaRcoDe’

Given his penchant for unique projects, it is nearly impossible to predict what saxophonist, composer, and sound architect Ben Wendel…

8 months ago

Review: ‘Daggerboard: The Skipper and Mike Clark’

There is a clear Miles-esque feel to Daggerboard: The Skipper and Mike Clark (Wide Hive, 2026), the sixth release by…

8 months ago