With LINDA (Blue Note, 2026), acclaimed South African saxophonist and composer Linda Sikhakhane delivers his fifth album. His second for…
In his autobiography, Music is My Mistress (Da Capo, 1973), Duke Ellington stated that “Jazz is a good barometer of…
When one thinks of the improvised music powerhouse cities of the Midwest, Chicago and Detroit often first come to mind.…
The ongoing duo of alto saxophonist Miguel Zenon and pianist, Luis Perdomo, has reached its third installment with El Arte…
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August 21, 2026 is a big day for Henry Threadgill as he releases two albums. One, Cut You Where You…
Success. We all seemingly yearn for it. We want validation that our hard-fought battles have been won and the casualties…
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One of contemporary music’s most uncompromising voices reflects on time, composition, and the limitless possibilities of artistic expression.
We begin with a question. When is the optimal time for a rising artist to invite a bevy of guests…