This U.K. quintet—Gibbs on trumpet plus tenor man Riley Stone-Lonergan, pianist Rob Brockway, bassist Calum Gourlay, and drummer Jay Davis—crashes into the opener, “Internal Conflict,” … Read More “Sean Gibbs: When Can I See You Again? (Ubuntu)”
After nearly 20 albums as a leader, Alex Sipiagin takes what might be called a no-concept approach for his Posi-Tone debut. Backed by a sturdy … Read More “Alex Sipiagin: Upstream (Posi-Tone)”
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence is as straight-ahead as it gets—making it seem a little odd at first that he would dedicate a three-part suite to abstract … Read More “Josh Lawrence: Triptych (Posi-Tone)”
A powerful spirituality illuminates Tom Harrell’s work, but that doesn’t mean that there’s anything pretentious or dogmatic going on. An irrepressible sense of play also … Read More “Tom Harrell: Infinity (HighNote)”
During his appearance at Winter Jazzfest 2017, saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings implored the audience that “We need new songs, new hymns, new myths.” Uplift, the latest … Read More “Dave Douglas: Uplift (Greenleaf)”
The musical bond between trumpeter Ralph Alessi and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane is arguably developing into a rapport on par with the highest echelon of trumpet/tenor … Read More “Ralph Alessi: Imaginary Friends (ECM)”
The bracing RareNoise debut from trumpeter Cuong Vu’s 4Tet—2017’s Ballet: The Music of Michael Gibbs—played up a blended dynamism leavened by respect for its honoree. … Read More “Cuong Vu 4Tet: Change in the Air (RareNoise)”
Steve Coleman’s concepts of interlocking melodies and odd time signatures can be enough of a challenge for a musician. Trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson has not only … Read More “Jonathan Finlayson: 3 Times Round (Pi)”
Don’t be misled by the billing. Although Randy Brecker’s trumpet is featured throughout this album with Finland’s UMO Jazz Orchestra, the creative force behind the … Read More “Randy Brecker & Mats Holmquist: Together (MAMA)”
It’s become relatively common for jazz artists to incorporate elements of hip-hop into their work, but the fourth studio outing by trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire is … Read More “Ambrose Akinmusire: Origami Harvest (Blue Note)”
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