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Captain Supernova’s ‘The Voyage Never Ends…’ Album Reviewed

January 23, 2020 By Rob Shepherd

Captain Supernova The Voyage Never Ends

In his early writings, philosopher Søren Kierkegaard utilized various pseudonyms to present distinctive viewpoints and to interact with each other in complex dialogues. Throughout its history, jazz musicians have also adopted similar approaches - particularly relying on cosmic iconography - to better push their personal creative boundaries. One recent example is the three … [Read more...]

Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019

December 20, 2019 By Rob Shepherd

Rob Shepherd Favorite Jazz Albums 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 … [Read more...]

Nextbop’s Best Jazz Albums of 2019

December 17, 2019 By Sébastien Hélary

Best Jazz Albums 2019

It was an amazing year for jazz music. The genre is constantly evolving and pushing the limits of creativity. Jazz musicians have a real talent for drawing inspiration from other musical styles while always staying rooted in a century of tradition. New directions are emerging, new stars are rising, seasoned veterans are redefining their sound. It's such a blessing to be part of … [Read more...]

Mark de Clive-Lowe – “Memories of Nanzenji” (Stream)

January 8, 2019 By Anthony Dean-Harris

Mark de Clive-Lowe

Keyboardist Mark de Clive-Lowe is an artist of great multitude. His melding sensibilities of jazz, hip hop, and other assorted musical influences has always been present in his work, yet in his upcoming album, Heritage, he's crafting work hearkening directly to his familial and cultural background. “I was raised bi-culturally and as time goes on, the more I appreciate how much … [Read more...]

Makaya McCraven – ‘Universal Beings’ (Album Review)

October 25, 2018 By Anthony Dean-Harris

We've been here before, in awe of the drumming, bandleading, and exploration of Makaya McCraven. His last full-length album, In the Moment was a well-curated collection of sounds that emerged instantaneously from a multitude of configurations at the top of their game and the illustration of a Chicago scene that is building more and more love. Many of McCraven's releases are … [Read more...]

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