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Article: Album Review

Juán Chiavassa: Fourth Generation

Read "Fourth Generation" reviewed by Marco Iacoboni

by Marco Iacoboni
May 5, 2026

Il batterista argentino Juan Chiavassa scommette su un progetto da leader che collega anelli generazionali, che vanno da Wayne Shorter e Joe Henderson (autori di gran parte delle composizioni presenti in questo lavoro) a John Patitucci e Mike Stern, suoi compagni di viaggio d'eccezione insieme a Leo Genovese al piano e Rodhes e a un notevole ...

Article: Reassessing

Spectrum

by Dean Nardi
April 13, 2026

Was it jazz or rock? This was (is) the eternal question about fusion. Back in the 1970s when the Mahavishnu Orchestra pioneered the genre, the electric and chaotic unpredictability of the John McLaughlin-led outfit cut across what was thought to be basic jazz concepts by displaying loud electric guitar riffing over what could stand ...

Article: Interview

John Bishop: A Multi-Dimensional Journey in Jazz

by Paul Rauch
March 9, 2026

John Bishop has spent the past 50 years traversing a jazz landscape that has been in a state of constant change. The music has continued to evolve at a rate one might expect from art in general, while the business end of it has seen radical change that most would consider a state of de-evolution. As ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Simon Phillips, Bob Holz, Steve Morse, T Lavitz, Gary willis and Miles Davis

by Len Davis
November 30, 2025

Drummer Simon Phillips brings his own unmistakable groove and intensity. A newly released 2019 studio-live session delivers powerful music. New music from the Steve Morse Band, drummer Bob Holz pays tribute to the late Larry Coryell and Jan Cyrka and James Graydon join Josh Meader with some elegant jazz. We jump back to 1996 with the ...

Article: Live Review

Bologna Jazz Festival 2025

by Libero Farnè
November 19, 2025

Bologna Jazz Festival 2025 Varie sedi Bologna e Ferrara 9 ottobre--16 novembre 2025 C'è da domandarsi se si possa definire festival una manifestazione musicale che si protrae per una quarantina di giorni. A Bologna una ragione giustificativa la si può trovare nel volersi ricollegare idealmente al memorabile festival storico, nato alla fine ...

Article: Live Review

Baku Jazz Festival 2025: Part 1

by Ian Patterson
November 11, 2025

Part 1 | Part 2 Baku Jazz Festival 2025 Various venues 20th Edition Baku, Azerbaijan October 24-31, 2025 For any jazz festival to clock up 20 years is a notable achievement. But in Azerbaijan, where jazz is often met with indifference, this landmark is of particular merit. ...

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with King Llama

by AAJ Staff
September 21, 2025

Meet King Llama: Los Angeles-based King Llama has carved a bold lane in the modern jazz-fusion landscape, blending the fire of progressive rock with the soul of improvisation. Founded by guitarist and composer Ryan Tanner Bailey, the band quickly gained attention for its fearless mix of intricate time signatures, fluid guitar textures, and a rhythm section ...

Article: Interview

Rita Marcotulli: Crafting a Self-Portrait Through Jazz and Passion

by Marco Iacoboni
August 19, 2025

Before her solo piano performance at the Connetto Festival Jazz 2025, we sat down with acclaimed Roman pianist and composer Rita Marcotulli to discuss her artistic evolution, the influence of technology, and the challenges and opportunities for young musicians in today's jazz scene. All About Jazz: Let's begin with your Autoritratto project, a return ...

Article: Interview

Rita Marcotulli: Tra Palco, Passione e Jazz Contemporaneo

by Marco Iacoboni
July 28, 2025

Prima del suo concerto in piano solo al Festival Connetto Jazz 2025 abbiamo incontrato l'affermata musicista romana per una chiacchierata sull'evoluzione del suo percorso artistico, il ruolo delle tecnologie e le sfide e opportunità del jazz di oggi, in particolare per i giovani musicisti. All About Jazz: Parliamo del suo progetto di questa sera, ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New music from Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve Stephan Thelen, Usein Bekirov, Max Walker more '90s music

by Len Davis
June 22, 2025

We dive into fresh Japanese fusion with Kyoto's Jizue and Dezolve originally formed by Akira Jimbo and Tetsuo Sakurai after their departure from Casiopea. From Zurich guitarist Stephan Thelen brings minimalist textures, while Ukrainian pianist Usein Bekirov teams up with Frank Gambale on his latest release. From LA, Seattle-born guitarist Max Walker delivers rocky fusion. Italian ...