Few mainstream trumpeters over the last decade have matched the muscle, dexterity, and soul of Jeremy Pelt, who has morphed from a rising star into a trusted presence. Though he’s a dyed-in-the-wool postbop technician heavily influenced by protean but thoughtful blowers like Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw, he’s been known to make subtle but meaningful […]
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Clarinetist Ben Goldberg and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt highlight this weekend’s Hyde Park Jazz Festival
The 11th annual installment of the south-side jazz summit is typically packed with strong bookings.
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Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt visits Chicago with one of his best bands
Jeremy Pelt’s latest record explores mainstream hard bop, but the band the trumpeter leads in Chicago delivers a more agitated sound.
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Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt collaborates with bass great Ron Carter
On the terrific new #Jiveculture, Jeremy Pelt revamps his sound yet again, this time subtly tweaking his adventurous postbop.
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Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt’s new electric sound
On his latest album, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt introduces a new band and revisits an old sound.
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My favorite albums of 2012, numbers 40 through 31
My belated countdown of my 40 favorite albums of the year
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Shows to see: Jeremy Pelt, K-Holes, Witch Mountain, the Reigning Sound
Shows to catch in the next few days include the Jeremy Pelt Quintet, K-Holes, Witch Mountain, and the Reigning Sound
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Tenor saxophonist J.D. Allen nails it again
Tenor saxophonist J.D. Allen and his trio sound better than ever on their new album, The Matador and the Bull
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The List: April 29-May 5, 2010
Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Quasi, Jason Collett, Skeletonwitch, Los Campesinos!, Harlem, the Gundecha Brothers, and more