Rova, which comprises saxophonists Jon Raskin, Bruce Ackley, Larry Ochs, and Steve Adams (who replaced Andrew Voigt in 1988), is the gold standard against which all other saxophone quartets must be measured. Each of its members has a distinct approach to his instrument and a personal aesthetic, and they’ve expressed them in settings as disparate […]
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Danish saxophonist Lotte Anker continues to push against jazz conventions
Two new records show off new developments in her music.
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Reader’s Agenda Mon 3/3: A jambalaya cook-off, Movieoke, and Fred Frith
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, March 3
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Wire’s gooey-sweet Change Becomes Us and 15 more record reviews
Reviews of 16 fresh releases from all over the map: Wire, Aosoth, Julia Kent, DJ Koze, Pedrito Martinez, Sax G, and lots more
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Virtuosity without borders
Carla Kihlstedt combines avant-garde pop, contemporary classical, and dreams.