Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind

Jazz is never stagnant. The best live players are able to hop between keys and rhythms with an acute sense of place, asking where the song is headed and where they plan to interject. The genre is generous and has infinite facets, allowing veterans and newcomers to often occupy the same spotlight. Last winter, national stalwarts came together to form New York United—both a four-piece … Continue reading Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind

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Jubilant jazz journey. Continue reading

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As surprising as it may read on paper, it’s true—”Everything I Do” is an ode to you. Source: SoundCloud / The Side Project Continue reading

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One of Chicago’s most respected improvisers is about to release a new album on International Anthem, called The Oracle. Angel Bat Dawid tracked and overlayed all parts on her new record for a fuller sound that still represents her freeform jazz spirit. Pre-order the album ahead of its release on Feb 8 here. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

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Another forthcoming release on International Anthem in the coming weeks includes jazz collective Resavoir’s new single “Escalator.” A live version of the track will appear as its b-side; find more info here and pre-order and listen to both cuts on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

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This eight-minute experimental odyssey is the first taste of a new project from Daniel Carter and Blue Foundation’s Tobias Wilner, also featuring Wu Tang bass player Djibril Toure and drummer Federico Ughi. Expect the full record on February 8; pre-order. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

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“Space-Wars” is the very last song you hear before you lose your senses. You are not dead; your final memory is peaceful and keeps your soul awake in the darkness. Continue reading

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Yazz Ahmed and Ash Walker team up for this jazzy, trip hop statement. Continue reading

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The first time you absorb “Bad For Glass,” you may think you’re being fed subliminal messages. The bell that pauses the song briefly certainly adds to that feeling. But eventually you realize it’s just a jazz experiment gone completely overboard, and the images feel less unsettling. This track appears on Xander Naylor’s LP, Arc, which you can pick up on Bandcamp. &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=“http://xandernaylor.bandcamp.com/album/arc-2”&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Arc by Xander Naylor&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; Continue reading

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The purpose of a scarecrow is to keep meddling birds away from crops. This single from Wilma Archer then might be the most ineffective one yet; everyone gathers round to take in this jazzy spectacle. Continue reading

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Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind