Sunday, November 24, 2019
There’s no doubt that the Japan-born composer/pianist/bandleader Satoro Fujii is one of the most prolific recording artists of her time.
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jaimie branch knows music has to be wild and dangerous and beautiful to cut through all the distractions of our times.
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The powerful quartets on The People I Love and Terra Incognita work toward locating places beyond notation where, in each moment, new vistas may emerge.
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Wynton Marsalis' Swing Symphony is his third effort in the grand form.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:03AMSaturday, June 22, 2019
This set of discs will be a delight for any fan of advanced (and incredibly sustained) creativity in music.
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Keep Talkin’ further solidifies Yoko Miwa's place on the list of pianists who can lift evolved spirits without resorting to stridency.
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It is enormous fun to hear how this group of veterans try to think in new ways -- as they do throughout this engaging release.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:18PMThursday, April 25, 2019
Amid the continual flood of new jazz releases, this anniversary bash is one to be savored.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:49PMFriday, March 29, 2019
This album does an excellent job of recapturing some of the glory of the original Miles Davis recordings.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:21PMSaturday, March 9, 2019
The disc is manna for lovers of assertive electric guitar, played by one of today's top practitioners, in an unadorned trio setting.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:47PMTuesday, January 29, 2019
Eric Dolphy fully deserves the renewed attention that this important release demands.
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SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:36AMWednesday, December 5, 2018
With two able bandmates, Fred Hersch is inspired to unwind a nice set of standards and a few originals.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:12AMFriday, October 5, 2018
Jazz band Dirigo Rataplan explores what could be described as 'chamber expressionism.'
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:48PMMonday, September 10, 2018
It is this ability to ditch sophistication that makes the Macuco Quintet a band worthy of affection as well as admiration.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:04AMMonday, August 20, 2018
From intense solo recitals to big band rumbles, Satoko Fujii can not only be counted on for exploratory zeal -- she also has the chops to pull off whatever she attempts.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:48PMFriday, July 20, 2018
The release of previously unavailable recordings from Dexter Gordon and John Coltrane are causes for celebration. Two unforgettable voices in jazz -- are back!
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:33PMThursday, July 5, 2018
Nels Cline 4 is a group that can cross musical and cultural boundaries with exhilarating ease.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:42AMWednesday, June 27, 2018
On these two discs you’ll find masterfully played, engaging excursions into the tonal beyond.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:24AMThursday, June 7, 2018
Perhaps the idea is for the listener to come up with their own ideal blend, sort of a mix and max approach regarding the strengths in each disc.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:12PMSaturday, May 12, 2018
Monday, April 2, 2018
The talented duo’s ability to impressively converse across a stylistic divide was fascinating.
SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:12AMTuesday, March 27, 2018
Scandal is a masterful example of musical discourse dedicated to making the most of the powers and pleasures of tradition-infused improvised jazz.
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