Decades after its disbanding, Weather Report’s legacy remains as significant as ever. Songs like “Birdland” and “Black Market” have increasingly…
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…
In Hebrew, the word Netzach (נצח) holds several overlapping meanings. Some, like “eternity” or “perpetuity,” point to spiritual existence beyond…
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…
The longtime friends discuss minimalist funk, deep listening, and creating space for musical conversation ahead of their Newport Jazz Festival…
One of contemporary music’s most uncompromising voices reflects on time, composition, and the limitless possibilities of artistic expression.