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A world-class soloist, accomplished composer and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Down Beat called him "One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet" while Jazz Times identified him as "a figure of international renown." Jazz sax elder statesman Dave Liebman called him simply, "one of the best musicians around," a sentiment shared by the readers of Down Beat in voting him second only to tenor sax great Sonny Rollins in the magazine's 2008 Readers Poll.

A potent improvisor and the youngest musician ever to win Denmark's Jazzpar Prize, Potter's impressive discography includes 15 albums as a leader and sideman appearances on over 100 albums. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for his solo work on "In Vogue," a track from Joanne Brackeen’s 1999 album Pink Elephant Magic, and was prominently featured on Steely Dan’s Grammy-winning album from 2000, Two Against Nature. He has performed or recorded with many of the leading names in jazz, such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, John Scofield, the Mingus Big Band, Jim Hall, Paul Motian, Dave Douglas, Ray Brown and many others.

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Article: In Pictures

Chris Botti Week at SFJAZZ

Read "Chris Botti Week at SFJAZZ" reviewed by Ronald Davis


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Article: Album Review

John Scofield & Dave Holland: Memories Of Home

Read "Memories Of Home" reviewed by Ian Patterson


"Jazz is best when it's completely carefree. The only problem is when you care about the music more than anything in the world--how do you get carefree?" John Scofield raised the conundrum in a a 2023 interview, though you suspect he has been working out the riddle his entire career. Ditto bassist Dave Holland. On Memories ...

Article: Year in Review

I Dischi del 2025 secondo Ludovico Granvassu

Read "I Dischi del 2025 secondo Ludovico Granvassu" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Immortalare la bellezza e la varietà del jazz pubblicato nel 2025 attraverso una “top ten" appare tanto arduo, vano--e alla fine deludente--quanto cercare di fotografare un tramonto sulla costiera amalfitana usando una rudimentale fotocamera digitale e facendo un forellino sul copriobiettivo. Certo, una foto verrà scattata. Potrebbe persino dimostrare che eri lì, in quel momento, quando ...

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Article: Year in Review

Ludovico Granvassu's Garden Of Jazzy Delights 2025

Read "Ludovico Granvassu's Garden Of Jazzy Delights 2025" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Capturing the breathtaking beauty, range, and diversity of jazz released in 2025 through a list of “10 best albums" feels as challenging, vain--and ultimately disappointing--as trying to photograph the Grand Canyon at sunset by placing a pinhole in front of a rudimentary digital camera's lens. Sure, a picture will be taken. It might even prove you ...

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First Meeting

Label: 5Passion Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: CD1: 500 Miles High; State of the Union; Eminence. CD2: Con Alma; Oba; Santo Canto.

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Tippin'

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2025
Track listing: Parker's Mood; Happy Times; A Modern Story; Hidden Agenda; Alte Ego; The Inchworm; L's Bop; Song for Abdullah; Roy's Joy; James; They Say It's Wonderful; Put On a Happy Face.

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Danhomey Songs

Label: Very Good Music & Fanphant Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Legba; Guédé Houssou; 3. Midougbé Kpowoun; Zangbèto; Kpérékou; Gbèto; Bachiana Africana; Lonmin; Chocho.

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Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores

Label: Greenleaf Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Smatta; Some Days Are Better Suite; Dallab; Sweet Yakity Waltz; D.G.S.; Song for Someone; C.P.E.P.; Who’s Standing in My Corner; Introduction to No Particular Song; Some Doors Are Better Open; Everybody Knows It.

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Spirit Fall

Label: Edition Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Think Fast; Pole Star; Deluge on 7th Ave; Thoughts and Dreams; Spirit Fall; Lipím; Silent Prayer; House of Jade; Light in the Darkness; Sonrisa.


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