Jazz Articles

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Radio & Podcasts

Ahmad Jamal, Billy Childs, Harry Skolar, Mike Clement & Jeff Lofton

by Joe Dimino
May 3, 2026

Straight out of the vibrant Austin, Texas scene, we kick off the 956th episode of Neon Jazz with powerhouse trumpeter Jeff Lofton and cuts from his 2026 album ATX Rhythm. From there, the journey unfolds through a rich landscape of sound--featuring standout new releases and reissues from jazz luminaries like Billy Childs, Ahmad Jamal, Harry Skoler, and Adam O'Farrill. Along the way, we shine a light on visionary artists including Steve Wilson, the bold Meridian Arts Ensemble, and rising voice ...

Album Review

Jesse Davis Quartet: Reflections

Read "Reflections" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
May 3, 2026

New Orleans-bred Jesse Davis delves into the soulful side of the alto saxophone on Reflections, his tenth album as leader and one that was recorded on New York's Long Island, far from Davis' home base of Verona, Italy, where he has lived for more than 20 years with his wife and daughter. One of the perks of recording in New York is the accessibility of blue-ribbon rhythm sections, and Davis has checked that box by enlisting the services ...

Radio & Podcasts

New music from John McLaughlin, Peter Fernandes,The Rewind Collective and Stephan Thelen,

by Len Davis
May 3, 2026

We open with John McLaughlin a music score from a film recorded in1994 Music For Abandoned Heights. Keyboard player Peter Fernandes and bassist Ric Fierbracci with their latest, The Rewind Collective features some superb rock fusion with outstanding solos from Richard Hallebeek and Joel Hoekstra, and the sounds inspired by Allan Holdsworth from Quube with Chad Wackerman. The newest from guitarist Stephan Thelen and more from Spanish Drummer Xavi Reija. Italian guitarist Mateo Mancusco, and Simon Phillips with Protocol. Spirit ...

Album Review

Champian Fulton: House Party

Read "House Party" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
May 3, 2026

There are evenings when jazz truly finds its footing: social, spontaneous, and unguarded. House Party was recorded live in March 2025 at a producer's home for Turtle Bay Records, capturing one such moment. Pianist-vocalist Champian Fulton, joined by bassist Hide Tanaka and drummer Fukushi Tainaka, along with guest saxophonists Klas Lindquist and Cory Weeds, dispense with polish-for-polish's-sake and instead offer something more meaningful: the sound of musicians trusting each other without prior rehearsal. The opening trio performance of ...

Radio & Podcasts

Greg Hutchinson, Finger on the Pulse

by David Bixler
May 3, 2026

Drummer Greg Hutchinson has been the heartbeat of the New York City jazz scene for over three decades, bringing a signature fire to the bands of legends like Betty Carter, Roy Hargrove, and Joshua Redman. Known as one of the most soulful and technically gifted drummers of his generation, 'Hutch' is now stepping further into the spotlight as a leader. Today, we're discussing his evolution from the ultimate sideman to a visionary leader with his second recording for Warner Music, ...

Album Review

Carla Bley: Joyful Noise – Live In Hamburg 1984

Read "Joyful Noise – Live In Hamburg 1984" reviewed by Mike Jurkovic

by Mike Jurkovic
May 3, 2026

For a brief human moment, let us imagine that pianist/composer/maestro Carla Bley was cast as a villainess on the low-camp-crazy 60's Batman TV show. Yes, that one. The one with Adam West running around in tights. Who would Bley be? Perhaps, with her humorous inquests into any musical form that might threaten Gotham, she would be dubbed The Dabbler. Yes, The Dabbler! Or maybe, The Dancer! The woman in the opulent headpiece who always took the lead. For ...

Album Review

Chris Abrahams and Dave Symes: Distant Birds, Vol. 01 & 02

Read "Distant Birds, Vol. 01 & 02" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
May 2, 2026

Distant Birds, Vol. 01 & 02 is the result of a collaboration between keyboard player Chris Abrahams and bassist Dave Symes. Consisting of four long-form tracks that amount to a double vinyl or single CD, the album is a heady mix of keyboard textures and lithe bass lines with extended improvisations. The band's groove-driven soundscape is completed by the highly effective trio of drummer Evan Mannell, trumpeter Ellen Kirkwood and baritone saxophonist Matthew Ottignon. With a career spanning ...

Interview

Roswell Rudd: Where Improvisation Lives

by AAJ Staff
May 2, 2026

This article was originally published on All About Jazz in August 2002.All About Jazz met with trombonist and arranger Roswell Rudd in Manhattan to discuss his recent activities and his forthcoming weeklong residency with Steve Lacy at Iridium. Rudd also spoke of his affiliations with Albert Ayler and the still very much alive bassist Lewis Worrell, as well as some of his future projects, including sessions done with Mali musicians and sideman work with Glen Hall and Bobby ...

Album Review

Brian Citro: Keep Moving (Home)

Read "Keep Moving (Home)" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
May 2, 2026

The sound of Brian Citro's mellow guitar introduces “Stay Where You Feel," the first of his 14 original compositions on Keep Moving (Home), most of which began life as pieces for solo guitar and were revised by Citro to suit a quartet format. Citro's teammates on this generally pleasing yet largely anodyne session are alto saxophonist Nick Mazzarella, bassist Matt Ulery and drummer Quin Kirchner. Mazzarella doubles on the seldom-heard Wurlitzer organ. About the only thing that could ...

Radio & Podcasts

Poets and Jazzers Embrace + the Latest from Caroline Davis and introducing Clarinetist Virgina MacDonald

by Hobart Taylor
May 2, 2026

Jean Derome plays a Steve Lacy composition with poetry from Bob Kaufman, Ann Duhamel sets a Charles Wright poem to music, and Lena Bloch interprets the work of Marina Tsvetaeva. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Caroline Davis “She Knows She is Water" from Fallows (Ropeadope) 00:12 Caroline Davis “Barbara Allen" from Fallows (Ropeadope) 03:42 Brian Auger/Savannah Grace Auger “Looking in the Eye of the World" from Introspection (Sunset Blvd) 9:29 Miggy Augmented Orchestra “Where Is My Home" from Unbreakable ...