Kevin Whitehead

February 24, 2020

09:04

Carla Bley's Trio Brings A Scaled-Down Dynamic To 'Life Goes On'

Bley spent decades leading big bands. Now in her 80s, the jazz composer and pianist has a new album with longtime pal and partner bassist Steve Swallow and English saxophonist Andy Sheppard.

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February 17, 2020

08:46

Jazz Trio's 'Pearls' Puts New-As-Can-Be Improvisations On Golden Oldies

American saxophonist Ellery Eskelin, Swiss bassist Christian Weber and German drummer Michael Griener reach back in time on their new album, improvising their way from Scott Joplin to Sweets Edison.

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February 10, 2020

07:40

Jazz Guitarist Jeff Parker Crosses Musical Genres On 'Suite For Max Brown'

Parker's breezy new album, which mixes live music with vintage synthesizers, draws on R&B, early hip-hop, droning electronica, jazz-funk, Afropop and flailing '60s-rock solos.

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Carla Bley's Trio Brings A Scaled-Down Dynamic To 'Life Goes On'

Jazz Trio's 'Pearls' Puts New-As-Can-Be Improvisations On Golden Oldies

Jazz Guitarist Jeff Parker Crosses Musical Genres On 'Suite For Max Brown'

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