If there was ever a prototypical album to fit this site’s subhead, “Music Beyond Category”, Reverso’s Between Two Silences (Alternate…
Just about everywhere you turn in the jazz universe in 2026, there are albums and tours celebrating the centennial birthdates…
Freedom is an inescapable part of the history of Black American music, as the yearning for such is an essential…
Given his penchant for unique projects, it is nearly impossible to predict what saxophonist, composer, and sound architect Ben Wendel…
Artistic expression has a fascinating duality between isolationism and communal creation. There is a romanticized archetype of the lone creator.…
On Biotic (Endectomorph, 2026), his third record as a leader, bassist-composer Shawn Lovato leads a chordless saxophone trio that blurs…
Unlock the power of 'Sunder,' a groundbreaking work where Mariel Roberts challenges herself to compose for an instrument that amplifies…
Delve into 'Four Freedoms,' an album that reinterprets Roosevelt's 'Four Freedoms' through Dave Douglas's visionary music. Featuring Marta Warelis, Nick…
Unveil Tigran Hamasyan's 'Manifeste,' a transformative musical odyssey blending Armenian traditions with jazz. Recorded globally, this 2026 album challenges listeners…
Explore the remarkable life of Rex Brasher, whose unparalleled dedication to bird painting pushed boundaries. Hoffman's album, *Rex*, beautifully reflects…