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Review: Gerald Clayton’s ‘Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard’Review: Gerald Clayton’s ‘Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard’

Review: Gerald Clayton’s ‘Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard’

Pianist Gerald Clayton first came to the attention of many jazz fans by way of the late Roy Hargrove's quintet…

5 years ago
Review: Norah Jones’ ‘Pick Me Up Off the Floor’Review: Norah Jones’ ‘Pick Me Up Off the Floor’

Review: Norah Jones’ ‘Pick Me Up Off the Floor’

When many think of Texas, the first musicians that may come to mind are Bob Wills, Stevie Ray Vaughn, or…

5 years ago
Review: Ambrose Akinmusire’s ‘on the tender spot of every calloused moment’Review: Ambrose Akinmusire’s ‘on the tender spot of every calloused moment’

Review: Ambrose Akinmusire’s ‘on the tender spot of every calloused moment’

Tonic, minor third, fourth, minor fifth, fifth, minor seventh. While this describes the blues scale, such a summation misses the…

5 years ago
Review: Nduduzo Makhathini’s ‘Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds’Review: Nduduzo Makhathini’s ‘Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds’

Review: Nduduzo Makhathini’s ‘Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds’

Due to the nation’s rich jazz history, it may appear surprising that a 2020 release - Nduduzo Makhathini’s Modes of…

5 years ago
Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums: 2009-2019Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums: 2009-2019

Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums: 2009-2019

Editorial Note: Although PostGenre is the home of more than just "jazz" music, much of "jazz" consists of an amalgamation…

5 years ago