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Ralph Peterson: Raise Up Off Me (Onyx)

The death of drummer Ralph Peterson Jr. on March 1 robbed jazz of one of its most inventive and prolific—and purely musical—practitioners. Peterson’s highly developed … Read More “Ralph Peterson: Raise Up Off Me (Onyx)”

Gearhead: Danny Gottlieb’s Hot Sticks

When your résumé includes recording and touring with the likes of the Pat Metheny Group, John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra, the Manhattan Transfer, and many others, … Read More

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Mark Guiliana: Beat Music! Beat Music! Beat Music! (Motéma)

Of all the musicians who performed on David Bowie’s Blackstar, drummer/composer Mark Guiliana seems to have been the most affected by its insularity; his own … Read More

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Makaya McCraven: Universal Beings (International Anthem)

Chicago-based drummer, composer, edit guru, and jazz adventurist Makaya McCraven recorded this splice-and-dice 22-song opus live in four different cities with a cast including saxophonists … Read More

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McClenty Hunter Jr.: The Groove Hunter (Strikezone)

Gospel roots infuse modern jazz as often as the more celebrated route of classical training, and drummer McClenty Hunter Jr. displays a sacred understatement on … Read More

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Willie Jones III: My Point Is… (WJ3)

Following up his acclaimed 2016 release, Groundwork, drummer Willie Jones III offers a hard-swinging set shot through with celebratory, life-affirming brilliance. His intro on the … Read More

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Amendola vs. Blades: Greatest Hits

Drummer Scott Amendola and organist Wil Blades have played together for a decade, but Greatest Hits—funny title—is their first album as a duo. It captures … Read More

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Field Notes: Antonio Sanchez’s “Birdman” Live

A singular cinematic experience in NYC

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Turning 90, Drummer Roy Haynes Celebrates with Metheny and McBride

Innovative and inexhaustible at the Blue Note

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Johnathan Blake: Gone, But Not Forgotten

Inspired by jazz luminaries who have recently departed, Johnathan Blake’s second album as a leader explores material by Cedar Walton, Jim Hall, Mulgrew Miller, Paul … Read More

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