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Henry Threadgill

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Henry Threadgill first performed as a percussionist in his high school marching band before taking up the baritone saxophone and later a large portion of the woodwind instrument family. He soon settled primarily upon the alto saxophone and the flute. He was one of the original members of the legendary AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) in his hometown of Chicago and worked under the guidance of Muhal Richard Abrams before leaving to tour with a gospel band. He later served in the Army, where he played with a rock band. Upon his return to Chicago he rejoined fellow AACM members Fred Hopkins and Steve McCall, forming a trio which would eventually become the group Air, one of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed avant-garde jazz groups of the 1970s and 1980s

Album

Listen Ship

Label: Pi Recordings
Released: 2025
Track listing: A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; IJ; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R.

Album

Around You Is A Forest

Label: Loveland Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Around You Is A Forest; Eddies; Dream Sequence; Through The Trees; In The Dark; Assembly Of All Beings; Rising From The West; Murmuration; Here.

Article: Album Review

Thomas Morgan: Around You Is A Forest

Read "Around You Is A Forest" reviewed by Giuseppe Segala


Il valore, la sensibilità e la duttilità musicale di Thomas Morgan lo ha portato a essere uno dei contrabbassisti maggiormente richiesti della scena contemporanea. Ora, con questo lavoro, il primo a proprio nome dopo tanta attività nei contesti più differenti, documentata in una copiosa serie di album fondamentali del jazz contemporaneo, Morgan ha deciso di affermare ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

James Danderfer, Michael Wolff, Fieldwork & more

Read "James Danderfer, Michael Wolff, Fieldwork & more" reviewed by Marek J. Śmietański


Part two of our September jazz roundup continues in 117th episode--now venturing beyond Europe. Most of the highlights come from North America (the US and Canada are on fire), plus a few excellent releases from Australia, Japan, and Cuba (with a slight geographic stretch or two). Only two genuine debut albums in this episode, but one ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Brennan, Borgatti, Hilton, Threadgill & More

Read "New Music From Brennan, Borgatti, Hilton, Threadgill & More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


This episode features music from Latin America, North America, Europe, and the Mediterranean region. It begins with rhythmically driven Latin jazz and piano-led ensemble work, followed by experimental compositions using layered electronics, extended techniques, and non-standard forms. Midway, the programme includes modal structures, bowed string textures, and vibraphone-led chamber jazz. The final third presents free improvisation, ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Wadada Leo Smith, Jakob Bro, Henry Threadgill, Gregg Belisle-Chi & More

Read "Wadada Leo Smith, Jakob Bro, Henry Threadgill, Gregg Belisle-Chi & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Here is a playlist highlighting recent releases by some of the most adventurous players of our time, with a special focus on two pillars of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians--as the AACM marks its 60th anniversary--Wadada Leo Smith and Henry Threadgill.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted ...

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Article: Big Band in the Sky

Remembering Jack DeJohnette: Unlimited Imagination

Read "Remembering Jack DeJohnette: Unlimited Imagination" reviewed by Ian Patterson


It is with sadness that All About jazz must report the passing of NEA Jazz Master Jack DeJohnette--one of the most respected and influential of modern jazz drummers. He died of congestive heart failure on October 26, 2025. He was 83. DeJohnette belongs in the pantheon of great jazz drummers. If there were a ...

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Article: Album Review

Henry Threadgill: Listen Ship

Read "Listen Ship" reviewed by Giuseppe Segala


As in other recent works, on Listen Ship Henry Threadgill appears solely as composer and conductor. No surprise there: his works vividly showcase a quest for a personal compositional dimension, one that reflects his drive for authenticity while engaging in dialogue, proposing a possible intersection between Black American musical traditions and other musical realms. This is ...

Article: Album Review

Henry Threadgill: Listen Ship

Read "Listen Ship" reviewed by Giuseppe Segala


Come in altri suoi lavori recenti, anche su Listen Ship Henry Threadgill compare unicamente in qualità di compositore e conduttore. Nessuna meraviglia: sappiamo che il musicista di Chicago è tra i grandi compositori della contemporaneità. È evidente e ricchissima, nelle sue opere, la ricerca di una dimensione compositiva personale, che ne rispecchi l'impulso di autenticità e ...


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