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.
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.
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.
Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt’s new electric sound
On his latest album, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt introduces a new band and revisits an old sound.
My favorite albums of 2012, numbers 40 through 31
My belated countdown of my 40 favorite albums of the year
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
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
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