Yesterday we unveiled Nextbop's Best Jazz Albums of 2019, which was compiled by our staff as a whole. Today, we continue our Season of Lists with Editor-in-Chief Anthony Dean-Harris' Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019. There's something kind of lovely about the lack of one major cohesive idea present in the genre of jazz at the moment. The idea of what the music can be is larger … [Read more...]
Nextbop’s Best Jazz Albums of 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...]
Watch the Video for “Offset” Off Portico Quartet’s New Album ‘Memory Streams’
It's always a delight to say Portico is back. After their recent returns to form with their last two Art in the Age of Automation albums, they're keeping things rolling along with a new album, Memory Streams, out October 4th on Gondwana Records. They just dropped the first single and video, "Offset", that's dark and spooky and perfect. Check it out after the jump and be on the … [Read more...]
Portico Set to Release ‘Living Fields’ (Stream)
Sadly the Portico Quartet is no more. The band has dropped a member yet Duncan Bellamy, Milo Fitzpatrick and Jack Wyllie are continuing their musical adventures under the moniker Portico. Like a phoenix reborn from its ashes, Portico is now exploring new and foreign territories with a foray into electronic music. The band is set to release their debut as a trio, entitled Living … [Read more...]