With Ancestral (Whirlwind, 2025), alto saxophonist and composer John O'Gallagher explores the late-period work of John Coltrane, specifically Interstellar Space…
In many ways, the burgeoning improvised music community in Brooklyn resembles downtown New York's loft movement of the ‘70s. But…
Guitarist John Scofield and NEA Jazz Master bassist Dave Holland are not only both masters of their respective instruments but…
Over the past six months, several NEA Jazz Masters - all of them octogenarian, or close to - have released…
Give the devil of algorithmic media its due for knowing things about you that you never suspected. Who knew, for…
A more cerebral artist, saxophonist and composer Mark Turner, never makes it too easy for the listener. However, he may…
As evidenced by two recent collaborations with Wadada Leo Smith, Jakob Bro’s Loveland Music, is releasing some of the most…
Drummer Chad Taylor is perhaps best known for his work as a sideman for the likes of James Brandon Lewis, Marc Ribot, Luke…
Hikmah (TAO Forms) is the solo album from [Ahmed]’s virtuoso pianist Pat Thomas, whom Matthew Shipp has identified in his…
Natural Name (Sunnyside, 2025) is the second album by For Living Lovers, the acoustic duo of guitarist Brandon Ross and…