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Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves, Ekep Nkwelle, Somi, George Garzone, Caroline Davis and Azar Lawrence

by Hobart Taylor
September 16, 2026

Mick Goodrick and Fred Hersch 1988 recordings unearthed at ECM, Music from Sweden's Goran Kajfeš Subtropic Arkestra with Amanda Werne, and France's LeBeque sisters interpret Bill Evans.Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Caleb Wheeler Curtis /Jason Moran “ That Which Cannot Be Replaced" from Incantation (Imani) 00:07 Caroline Davis/Grey Mcmurray/Qasim Naqvi “Out of the Way of It" from Trappings of Sleep (Red Hook) 05:04 Host Speaks 09:05 George Garzone “Ripty-Boom" fromThemes for Good Friends(Jojo) 10:02 Nicki Adams/Michael Eaton/ Francisco Mela ...

In Pictures

Branford Marsalis Quartet: A Joyous Celebration in Jamaica, Queens

by Dave Kaufman
August 2, 2026

On a beautiful summer afternoon at Rufus King Park in Queens, the Branford Marsalis Quartet turned the Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival (07/26/2026) into a joyous celebration. The quartet is one of the finest working groups in contemporary jazz. Its regular lineup includes Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Justin Faulkner on drums. Calderazzo and Revis were unavailable for this performance and were replaced by Geoffrey Keezer on piano and Barry Stephenson on bass. The substitutions ...

Album Review

Walter Smith III: Twio Vol. 2

Read "Twio Vol. 2" reviewed by Jack Kenny

by Jack Kenny
March 5, 2026

Walter Smith III is a deceptive musician. His deep jazz roots and distinctive tenor saxophone tone mask a technique that is both complex and understated. Smith rewards attentive listeners; his mastery lies in refinement rather than display. One of the pleasures of following Smith's career is hearing him change. Though no longer a young newcomer, he continues to evolve. His tone and timbre have matured, his rhythmic command has become more supple, and his avoidance of theatrics has ...

Album Review

Brian Culbertson: Day Trip

Read "Day Trip" reviewed by Bridget A. Arnwine

by Bridget A. Arnwine
February 17, 2026

Multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson is a musician with a vision, and on his Day Trip, he sets out to share that vision with his listeners. What is that vision? It is that of an artist who understands what music is capable of and his role as an artist to bring that all to fruition: the slow groove that evokes romantic love, the toe-tapper that stirs nostalgic memories, the funk-fueled jam that moves bodies out of their seats. Day Trip feels like ...

Radio & Podcasts

Music from the Branford Marsalis Quartet, Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout, Omar Sosa's latest

by Hobart Taylor
December 3, 2025

A Solstice Meditation with the Branford Marsalis Quartet Plus New Tunes from Nabou, Omar Sosa, the Kate Wyatt Trio and a Resurrected Live Performance from Freddie Hubbard. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Nabou “Flux Bloom" from Indigo (Edition) 00:20 Jakob Bro /Wadada Leo Smith/Marcus Gilmore “Imagine the Fire and Flames that Lights Up the Light World" from Murasaki (Loveland) 6:26 Host Speaks 14:48 Eva Novoa “From Left to Right" from Eva Novoa-Novoa /Kamaguchi/Cleaver Trio Volume 2 (577) 16:11 Branford ...

Live Review

Branford Marsalis Quartet At Miner Auditorium

by Steven Roby
October 28, 2025

Branford Marsalis Quartet Miner Auditorium San Francisco, CA October 23, 2025SFJAZZ CEO Gabrielle Armand's warm welcome set the mood for Miner Auditorium, and Branford Marsalis stepped on stage with the dry humor of a seasoned bandleader, admitting to a tough travel day before dissolving any hint of fatigue with the first downbeat. A sold-out crowd leaned in; the group responded with focus and an easy intensity that only comes from years of shared work. In ...

In Pictures

2025 Love Supreme Jazz Festival

by Nosa Malcolm
July 19, 2025

Love Supreme, a three-day open-air jazz festival, is held on the unique grounds of Glynde Place, East Sussex, UK. Now in its 13th year, the festival returns annually, typically during the first week of July, often blessed with summer sunshine. A beloved event for jazz and music enthusiasts, it offers a diverse lineup spanning jazz, soul, funk, R&B, and experimental sounds. Legendary jazz musicians perform alongside new and emerging talent, creating a dynamic blend of experience and raw energy that ...