Wisconsin trumpeter and composer Russ Johnson strikes a perfect balance between mainstream and vanguard.
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Elusive Dutch pianist and composer Guus Janssen is back with a strong new album
He shines on his first jazz album since 2008, which consists of a diverse assortment of material.
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Uptown Records uncovers essential early work by pianist Lennie Tristano
Previously unissued live recordings from the pianist and his band sparkle.
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Jazz guitar great Jim Hall dead at 83
The guitarist was one of jazz’s most versatile, empathetic players.
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Ben Paterson, Dave Douglas, Keefe Jackson, and a tribute to Bill Russo mark a busy weekend in jazz
Who says it’s dead in December—a slew of live jazz options for the weekend
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Ethan Iverson and Lee Konitz back in the Tristano school
The Bad Plus member joins with saxophonist Lee Konitz on the great new record Costumes Are Mandatory.
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Still More Weekend Music
A dizzying weekend of great local concerts includes two very different shows: jazz pianist Dan Tepfer at Pianoforte and postgoth chanteuse Zola Jesus at the Bottle.
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Happy 100th, Lester Young
Lester Young Today is the 100th anniversary of Lester Young‘s birth. I’m not going to take up your time telling you who he was or why you should care—chances are you already know and already do, or else there’s no persuading you. What I am going to tell you to do is look at this […]