Marc Masters

Pianist and composer Satoko Fujii has released over 20 albums in the past decade, and Live in Japan 2004 is one of her best. Teamed … Read More “Satoko Fujii Four: Live in Japan”

New York City poet Steve Dalachinsky has performed his verse for decades, collaborating with downtown legends like William Parker, Daniel Carter and Vernon Reid. But … Read More “Steve Dalachinsky and Matthew Shipp: Phenomena of Interference”

After appearances on 39 CIMP titles in the last 10 years, drummer Jay Rosen poses alone for snapshot No. 40. Songs for Samuel offers 12 … Read More “Jay Rosen: Songs for Samuel”

Through more than two decades of tireless activity, Joe Morris has become free jazz’s preeminent guitarist. In 2000 he added acoustic bass to his arsenal, … Read More “Natural History: Fur”

Klaus Suonsaari is a Finnish drummer and composer with a strong grounding in many styles, from bop to orchestral to free jazz. On Live in … Read More “Klaus Suonsaari: Live in Helsinki”

Here are three more excellent albums from the tireless mind of Joe McPhee. The multi-faceted horn master recently turned 66, but his creative vault remains … Read More “Trio X: The Sugar Hill Suite”

Bassist Tatsu Aoki is a Chicago jazz veteran, having appeared on 70 albums as a sideman and another 30 as a leader. On First Look, … Read More “Roscoe Mitchell and Tatsu Aoki: First Look/Chicago Duos”

Here are three more excellent albums from the tireless mind of Joe McPhee. The multi-faceted horn master recently turned 66, but his creative vault remains … Read More “Trio X: The Sugar Hill Suite”