The ten albums Darius Jones has made as a leader or coleader since 2009 reveal an artist who can’t be pinned down. As part of the collective Little Women, the New York-based alto saxophonist combined extended instrumental techniques, postpunk rhythms, and a ritual demeanor reminiscent of martial arts practice to create devastating concert experiences. The […]
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Chicago cornetist Josh Berman shakes up his refined practice
Josh Berman has historically worked slowly and carefully, but he’s playing the Jazz Festival with an untested new quartet.
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Powerhouse New York reedist Darius Jones gives a rare Chicago performance
The alto saxophonist performs Saturday night with a strong crew of Chicago players