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Ancora Imparo

The Crisis Knows No Borders

The Crisis Knows No Borders

Gustavo Cortiñas

2025-06-13

5

Parallel Aesthethics

Parallel Aesthethics

Ivo Perelman & Tyshawn Sorey

2025-06-05

13

The Days

Ryoko Ono

2025-05-31

3

Everything I Love

Everything I Love

Kevin Fort

2025-05-08

4

SoSaLa: 1994-Live At CBGB

SoSaLa: 1994-Live At CBGB

Sohrab Saadat

2025-03-29

2

C8H10N4O2

Keri Johnsrud / Shawn Maxwell

2025-03-25

4

Barcode Poetry

Michael McNeill

2025-03-10

1

Supernova

Ivo Perelman São Paulo Creative 4

2025-02-25

3

Entwined

Karen Borca, Paul Murphy

2025-02-22

6

The Foreign In Us

The Foreign In Us

ES Trio

2025-02-14

3

Beyond Hope and Fear

Beyond Hope and Fear

Euan Edmonds

2025-02-10

4

Polarity 3

Ivo Perelman and Nate Wooley

2025-01-31

10

It Was Long Ago, It Will Be a Long Time

It Was Long Ago, It Will Be a Long Time

Danica Hobden's Warmbluetig

2024-12-26

4

1Q84

Sahara von Hattenberger

2024-12-16

3

Jeweled Saddle

Michael Robinson

2024-12-13

5

Halcyon

Christian Dillingham

2024-12-04

1

Ephemeral Shapes

Ephemeral Shapes

Ivo Perelman / Aruán Ortiz / Ramón López

2024-12-03

7

Mature Defense Mechanism

Mature Defense Mechanism

Kirsten Carey and Aaron Edgcomb

2024-11-24

4

Night Heat

Justin Chart

2024-11-14

4

Duologues 2: Joy

Duologues 2: Joy

Ivo Perelman, Gabby Fluke-Mogul

2024-11-01

4

Indexical/Rhizome

Indexical/Rhizome

Samara Lubelski and Marcia Bassett

2024-10-29

4

I Don't Hear Nothin' but the Blues Volume 3 Part 2: Exuberant Scars

I Don't Hear Nothin' but the Blues Volume 3 Part 2: Exuberant Scars

Jon Irabagon

2024-10-26

5

You'll Need This Later

You'll Need This Later

Alvin Cobb Jr

2024-10-25

4

Burning Up

Chloë Sobek, Tim Berne

2024-09-03

11

Ephemeris

Jensen / Liebowitz / Blancarte / Wagner

2024-08-18

4

Speak Your Truth

Speak Your Truth

Karolina Strassmayer, Drori Mondlak and David Friedman

2024-07-25

5

Duologues 1 Turning Point

Duologues 1 Turning Point

Ivo Perelman + Tom Rainey

2024-07-20

5

Eclectic Vibes

Ken Silverman

2024-07-14

2

Embrace the Space

Embrace the Space

Space

2024-06-18

6

2 + 2 with Shoko Hikage and Kanoko Nishi

2 + 2 with Shoko Hikage and Kanoko Nishi

Phillip Greenlief and Jon Raskin

2024-06-08

7

Reid/Edwards/Coudoux

Reid/Edwards/Coudoux

Tomeka Reid, Isidora Edwards, Elisabeth Coudoux

2024-06-01

12

Rift

Alex Beltran

2024-05-16

8

The Crazy Dog

Raffi Garabedian

2024-05-10

7

Live in Chicago

Live in Chicago

Gustavo Cortinas

2024-04-30

7

A Canadian Songbook

A Canadian Songbook

Ernesto Cervini

2024-04-21

5

Keep The Blue

Justin Chart

2024-03-08

24

Liberated Gesture

Liberated Gesture

Yuhan Su

2024-02-04

5

Narel

Cecilia Quinteros

2024-01-21

5

Seven Skies Orchestra

Seven Skies Orchestra

Ivo Perelman, Nate Wooley, Mat Maneri, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Joe Morris, Matt Moran

2024-01-14

9

Tuning Forks

Ivo Perelman

2023-10-14

4

Still Listening

Still Listening

Jahari Stampley

2023-09-12

4

Cascades

Christian Dillingham

2023-09-07

1

Taking Shape

Kaisa’s Machine

2023-07-20

6

Better Worlds

Matt Peterson

2023-07-01

3

The Griots Speak: Destiny Calling

The Griots Speak: Destiny Calling

Charlie Apicella & Iron City

2023-06-18

6

2 + 2 with Jen Baker & Liz Allbee

2 + 2 with Jen Baker & Liz Allbee

Jon Raskin / Phillip Greenlief

2023-05-31

2

The Living Collection

The Living Collection

Lesley Mok

2023-05-20

6

Of What Remains

Of What Remains

Melissa Pipe Sextet

2023-05-19

4

Trichotomy

Ivo Perelman - Dave Burell - Bobby Kapp

2023-05-12

2

Tatatu

Margherita Fava

2023-05-04

4

Read more album reviews by Hrayr Attarian

Sound & Gravity: Chicago's New Home For Poignant Creative Music

In Pictures | 2025-09-23

4

Read "Jahari Stampley: Winner of The 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute Competition"

Jahari Stampley: Winner of The 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute...

Catching Up With | 2024-07-03

3

Read "From Violinist Layale Chaker, Two Ensembles, Two Superb Albums"

From Violinist Layale Chaker, Two Ensembles, Two Superb Albums

Multiple Reviews | 2024-06-03

7

Read "Ivo Perelman's Two Stimulating Albums from January of 2024: Interaction and Truth Seeker"

Ivo Perelman's Two Stimulating Albums from January of 2024:...

Multiple Reviews | 2024-04-07

2

Read "Steve Bomar Trio at the Fulton Street Collective"

Steve Bomar Trio at the Fulton Street Collective

Live Review | 2024-03-24

5

Read "Hrayr Attarian's Best Jazz Albums Of 2023"

Hrayr Attarian's Best Jazz Albums Of 2023

Year in Review | 2023-12-15

15

Read "Three Gems of Creative Music from Relative Pitch: Works by Madison Greenstone, Camila Nebbia, and Maria Valencia"

Three Gems of Creative Music from Relative Pitch: Works by...

Multiple Reviews | 2023-11-24

13

Read "Two Previously Unreleased Gems from Abbey Rader's Catalogue"

Two Previously Unreleased Gems from Abbey Rader's Catalogue

Multiple Reviews | 2023-06-02

4

Reed Rapture In Brooklyn

Film Review | 2023-05-30

3

Read "Michael Robinson and Anindo Chatterjee's Reinterpretation of Standards"

Michael Robinson and Anindo Chatterjee's Reinterpretation of...

Multiple Reviews | 2023-04-08

7

Read "Three Gems from Michael Robinson and Eliot Zigmund: Earth and Sky, Runs to Sea and What Magic"

Three Gems from Michael Robinson and Eliot Zigmund: Earth and...

Multiple Reviews | 2023-02-03

9

Read "Reed Rapture In Brooklyn: A Box Set Of Woodwind Duets With Ivo Perelman"

Reed Rapture In Brooklyn: A Box Set Of Woodwind Duets With Ivo...

Liner Notes | 2022-11-20

9

Read "Three Gems from Guitarist Samo Salamon: Joy and Sorrow, Freed Distance Volume 2/Poems Are Opening, and Pure and Simple"

Three Gems from Guitarist Samo Salamon: Joy and Sorrow, Freed...

Multiple Reviews | 2022-08-12

5

Read "Michael Robinson's Piano Improvisations: Seven Albums of Unique Takes on Standards"

Michael Robinson's Piano Improvisations: Seven Albums of Unique...

Multiple Reviews | 2022-06-18

8

Read "Attarian's Dozen: Twelve Superb Releases That Made 2021 Tolerable"

Attarian's Dozen: Twelve Superb Releases That Made 2021...

Year in Review | 2021-12-28

6

Read "Jon Raskin: Hotel Noctambulo and Live at NIR Studios"

Jon Raskin: Hotel Noctambulo and Live at NIR Studios

Multiple Reviews | 2021-08-07

3

Read "Michael Robinson's Piano Improvisation Series"

Michael Robinson's Piano Improvisation Series

Multiple Reviews | 2021-07-02

15

Read "Meet BlueStem Jazz's Dave Stone & Thomas Ferrella"

Meet BlueStem Jazz's Dave Stone & Thomas Ferrella

Interview | 2021-03-10

7

Read "Catherine Sikora's Paris Sessions at the Centre Culturel Irlandais: Sancturary and Things To Do In Paris"

Catherine Sikora's Paris Sessions at the Centre Culturel...

Multiple Reviews | 2020-11-05

5

Read "Michael Robinson: One Man Orchestra"

Michael Robinson: One Man Orchestra

Multiple Reviews | 2020-08-31

7

Read "Rebecca Kilgore with the Harry Allen Quartet at the Jazz Showcase"

Rebecca Kilgore with the Harry Allen Quartet at the Jazz...

Live Review | 2019-09-11

3

Read "Arthur Satyan: A life Steeped in Music"

Arthur Satyan: A life Steeped in Music

Catching Up With | 2019-03-11

2

Read "Rina Yamazaki: Conversations with a Rising Star"

Rina Yamazaki: Conversations with a Rising Star

Catching Up With | 2019-03-11

4

Read "Two Exciting And Poignant Albums From Wendy Eisenberg"

Two Exciting And Poignant Albums From Wendy Eisenberg

Multiple Reviews | 2018-12-15

1

Read "Attarian's Dozen: The Twelve Best Recordings from 2018"

Attarian's Dozen: The Twelve Best Recordings from 2018

Year in Review | 2018-11-30

6

Read "Monika Herzig: A Portrait of a Hero"

Monika Herzig: A Portrait of a Hero

Interview | 2018-07-03

5

Access for People with Disabilities at Jazz Venues: What is...

The Art and Science of Jazz | 2018-06-11

5

Nik Bartsch's Ronin at Constellation in Chicago

Live Review | 2018-05-14

1

Read "Two Sackville Gems: Abdullah Ibraihim's

Two Sackville Gems: Abdullah Ibraihim's "Ancient Africa" and...

Multiple Reviews | 2017-06-02

3

Read "The World's First International Online Contest by 7 Virtual Jazz Club"

The World's First International Online Contest by 7 Virtual...

From Far and Wide | 2017-01-03

7

Read "Pi Recordings 2016 Releases"

Pi Recordings 2016 Releases

Multiple Reviews | 2016-12-24

11

Read "Hrayr Attarian's Best Releases of 2016"

Hrayr Attarian's Best Releases of 2016

Year in Review | 2016-12-21

4

Quinsin Nachoff's Flux at Constellation

Live Review | 2016-11-22

3

Read "Jazz From Around the World: Asia"

Jazz From Around the World: Asia

Building a Jazz Library | 2016-10-04

8

Read "Jazz From Around the World: Africa"

Jazz From Around the World: Africa

Building a Jazz Library | 2016-07-21

4

Read "Jazz From Around The World: Latin America and the Caribbean"

Jazz From Around The World: Latin America and the Caribbean

Building a Jazz Library | 2016-07-05

6

Read "Jazz From Around the World: Europe"

Jazz From Around the World: Europe

Building a Jazz Library | 2016-06-29

17

Ned Kelly's Last Stand, Hong Kong

Roads Less Travelled | 2016-04-28

4

The Cotton Club, Shanghai

Roads Less Travelled | 2016-04-27

4

Read "Hrayr Attarian's Best Releases of 2015"

Hrayr Attarian's Best Releases of 2015

Year in Review | 2015-12-21

8

Read "AACM - The Association of the Advancement of Creative Music"

AACM - The Association of the Advancement of Creative Music

Building a Jazz Library | 2015-10-26

7

Read "Satoko Fujii with her various ensembles: Ichicgo Icihie, Yamiyo Ni Karasu and Kaze's Uminari"

Satoko Fujii with her various ensembles: Ichicgo Icihie, Yamiyo...

Multiple Reviews | 2015-09-13

5

Armen Hyusnunts and Vahagn Hayrapetyan at Forsh Club Yerevan...

Live Review | 2015-07-12

4

Read "A provocative pair of releases from drummer Andrew Drury: Content Provider and The Drum"

A provocative pair of releases from drummer Andrew Drury:...

Multiple Reviews | 2015-05-06

5

Club Jazzda: Seoul's Hidden Gem

Roads Less Travelled | 2015-04-01

7

Read "Rare and Unusual Instruments in Jazz"

Rare and Unusual Instruments in Jazz

Building a Jazz Library | 2015-03-29

13

Abbey Rader Get Free

Film Review | 2015-03-11

8

Joe Maini

Book Review | 2014-11-16

9

Abraham's Cafe at Theatre No 99

Live Review | 2014-09-25

15

Miguel Zenon Quartet at 36th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival

Live Review | 2014-09-10

9

Read more articles by Hrayr Attarian

Currently there aren't any pending articles by Hrayr Attarian

Read "Jazz From Around the World: Asia"

Jazz From Around the World: Asia

Building a Jazz Library | 2016-10-04

8

Read "Rare and Unusual Instruments in Jazz"

Rare and Unusual Instruments in Jazz

Building a Jazz Library | 2015-03-29

13

Read "Jazz From Around The World: Latin America and the Caribbean"

Jazz From Around The World: Latin America and the Caribbean

Building a Jazz Library | 2016-07-05

6

Read "Rina Yamazaki: Conversations with a Rising Star"

Rina Yamazaki: Conversations with a Rising Star

Catching Up With | 2019-03-11

4

Read "Arthur Satyan: A life Steeped in Music"

Arthur Satyan: A life Steeped in Music

Catching Up With | 2019-03-11

2

Read "Walk Against Wind"

Linda May Han Oh: Walk Against Wind

Album Review | 2017-04-14

5

Read "Monika Herzig: A Portrait of a Hero"

Monika Herzig: A Portrait of a Hero

Interview | 2018-07-03

5

Read "The Sky Is Blue"

Buddy Bolden: The Sky Is Blue

Album Review | 2008-04-01

804

Read "Melba Liston and Her 'Bones"

Melba Liston: Melba Liston and Her 'Bones

Album Review | 2006-06-02

379

Read "Jazz From Around the World: Europe"

Jazz From Around the World: Europe

Building a Jazz Library | 2016-06-29

17

The Healing Power of Music: Can Jazz Repair a Damaged Brain? The case of trumpeter Louis Smith

The Art and Science of Jazz | 2014-02-11

7

All Jazzed Up: Looking for a Jazz Center Within the Folds of the Brain

The Art and Science of Jazz | 2011-01-03

656

Catherine Sikora: Jersey

Album Review | 2016-07-09

5

Read "Jazz From Around the World: Africa"

Jazz From Around the World: Africa

Building a Jazz Library | 2016-07-21

4

Read "Diagnostic"

Ibrahim Maalouf: Diagnostic

Album Review | 2011-12-06

134

Read "Sara Serpa: A Musical Journey"

Sara Serpa: A Musical Journey

Interview | 2013-01-29

7

Read "AACM - The Association of the Advancement of Creative Music"

AACM - The Association of the Advancement of Creative Music

Building a Jazz Library | 2015-10-26

7

On Blind Tom, Essence of Creativity, Autism and Jazz

The Art and Science of Jazz | 2011-04-17

425

Read "Doin' The Thing - At The Village Gate"

Horace Silver: Doin' The Thing - At The Village Gate

Album Review | 2006-10-09

468

Charles Lloyd: Mirror

Album Review | 2010-09-16

429

Read "Moderato cantabile"

Anja Lechner / François Couturier: Moderato cantabile

Album Review | 2014-10-27

13

Read "Diamond Cut"

Tia Fuller: Diamond Cut

Album Review | 2018-07-11

2

Read "Jimmy Giuffre: New York Concerts"

Jimmy Giuffre 3 & 4: Jimmy Giuffre: New York Concerts

Extended Analysis | 2014-05-13

13

Read "Sun Pictures"

Linda Oh: Sun Pictures

Album Review | 2013-09-08

7

Read "Tomeka Reid Quartet"

Tomeka Reid: Tomeka Reid Quartet

Album Review | 2015-12-27

4

Read "The World's First International Online Contest by 7 Virtual Jazz Club"

The World's First International Online Contest by 7 Virtual Jazz Club

From Far and Wide | 2017-01-03

7

Read "Wes Montgomery: In The Beginning-Early Recordings from 1949-1958"

Wes Montgomery: Wes Montgomery: In The Beginning-Early Recordings from 1949-1958

Extended Analysis | 2015-10-14

6

Read "The Original Chico Hamilton Quintet Complete Studio Recordings"

Chico Hamilton: The Original Chico Hamilton Quintet Complete Studio Recordings

Album Review | 2006-07-28

418

Read "Mandorla Awakening II: Emerging Worlds"

Nicole Mitchell: Mandorla Awakening II: Emerging Worlds

Album Review | 2017-08-06

18

Read "Demon's Dance"

Jackie McLean: Demon's Dance

Album Review | 2007-01-17

257

Read "Kenny Dorham with Jackie McLean Complete Recordings"

Kenny Dorham: Kenny Dorham with Jackie McLean Complete Recordings

Album Review | 2007-03-22

380

Read "Re-Creation of the Gods"

Rufus Harley: Re-Creation of the Gods

Album Review | 2006-07-08

293

Nik Bärtsch: Awase

Album Review | 2018-05-26

14

Read "Friends and Family"

Ray Brown Jr.: Friends and Family

Album Review | 2009-09-07

348

Read "Art & Soul"

Kirsten Edkins: Art & Soul

Album Review | 2015-10-22

5

Read "Bright Light in Winter"

Jeff Parker: Bright Light in Winter

Album Review | 2012-05-09

64

Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Vic Theatre in Chicago

Live Review | 2010-11-06

399

Read "La Notte"

Ketil Bjornstad: La Notte

Album Review | 2013-11-23

6

Read "Artifacts"

Nicole Mitchell/Tomeka Reid/Mike Reed: Artifacts

Album Review | 2015-11-06

4

Read "In Philadelphia 1960 with Steve Lacy"

Thelonious Monk: In Philadelphia 1960 with Steve Lacy

Album Review | 2007-04-18

516

Read "Moon River"

Nicki Parrott: Moon River

Album Review | 2008-12-07

556

Read "Influence"

Belmondo / Yusef Lateef: Influence

Album Review | 2007-01-08

249

Read "Brilliant!"

The Diamond Five: Brilliant!

Album Review | 2007-06-03

287

Read "Do Right"

Tyrone Washington: Do Right

Album Review | 2006-12-08

240

Read "Attarian's Dozen: The Twelve Best Recordings from 2018"

Attarian's Dozen: The Twelve Best Recordings from 2018

Year in Review | 2018-11-30

6

Amir ElSaffar and the Two Rivers Ensemble: Crisis

Album Review | 2015-07-20

4

Read "Mette Henriette"

Mette Henriette: Mette Henriette

Album Review | 2015-11-15

9

Read "Trickster"

Miles Okazaki: Trickster

Album Review | 2017-05-11

12

Read "Heiner Stadler: Brains on Fire"

Heiner Stadler: Heiner Stadler: Brains on Fire

Extended Analysis | 2012-04-20

64

Read "Introducing Kenny Cox and the Contemporary Jazz Quintet"

Kenny Cox: Introducing Kenny Cox and the Contemporary Jazz Quintet

Album Review | 2007-11-11

289

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