Compiling a list of the greatest works of the last ten years is an inherently difficult proposition. The first complication lies in the fact that so many of my musical memories from the last decade are tied to recordings released prior to the period. Some of my best memories include the Charlie Parker song from 1950 that played at my wedding, the New Year’s Eve I first stumbled … [Read more...]
Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019
We continue our Season of Lists with newly-minted Staff Writer Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019. Also have a look at Nextbop's Best Jazz Albums of 2019, Editor-in-Chief Anthony Dean-Harris' Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019, and Staff Writer Brian Kiwanuka’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019.Perhaps the most interesting takeaway from 2019 is the number of artists adapting m … [Read more...]
Win an Autographed Limited Edition Double Vinyl of Michael Janisch’s New Album ‘Worlds Collide’
Nextbop.com and Whirlwind Recordings are proud to be giving away two autographed limited edition double vinyls of bassist and label founder Michael Janisch's newest release 'Worlds Collide' featuring Jason Palmer on trumpet, John O'Gallagher on saxophone, Rez Abbasi on guitar, and Clarence Penn on drums. Enter the giveaway below for the chance to win one of two 2xLP in gatefold … [Read more...]
Watch a Live Performance of Bassist Michael Janisch’s “An Ode to a Norwegian Strobe” (Premiere)
Launched in 2010, UK label Whirlwind Recordings has been gaining momentum as of late, notably with the release of albums by Rez Abbasi, Walter Smith III, and the collective In Common, comprised of Smith, Matthew Stevens, Joel Ross, Harish Raghavan, and Marcus Gilmore. Whirlwind’s founder, bassist Michael Janisch, on top of being a successful jazz entrepreneur, also happens to b … [Read more...]
Brian Kiwanuka’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2018
As one of our most exciting times of year (which we refer to as the Season of Lists), the Nextbop staff relishes the end of the year to declare our favorite releases from the last twelve months, noting a moment in time and reminding folks (out there reading and amongst ourselves in the staff) of what great music was out there and maybe to catch up on what you may have missed, … [Read more...]