Anthony Dean-Harris’ Favorite Jazz Albums of the Decade
There’s a fullness in ten years. A lot of work, if rather relentlessly done, can really make a discernible impact. Ten years ago, folks were making all the talk as …
Reid Anderson
Stream The Bad Plus’ “Avail” From Their Upcoming Album ‘Activate Infinity’
The Bad Plus, helming the power jazz revolution of the early 2000s, were one of the main inspirations behind the creation of this website. We have always admired their blend …
Jeff Ballard – ‘Fairgrounds’ (Album Review)
It’s hard not to love Jeff Ballard’s solo work. He’s a percussionist who isn’t afraid to get weird. He’s probably best known for his branching out work with the Brad …
Broken Shadows – The North Door – June 20, 2018
Paper burns at 451°F. At what temperature do master musicians start burning? When everything is going just right on stage? Broken Shadows — the quartet of Tim Berne on alto …
Smells Like Teen Spirit: A Critical Analysis of Covers
Bringing outside influences into jazz and bringing jazz to other genres has been going on probably since there was a concept of jazz as a genre. Witness hip-hop and electronic …