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Presenting Classic Live 1970s Jazz from Chicago
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Presenting Classic Live 1970s Jazz from Chicago

By
Steve Horowitz
/ 23 June 2026

These 1970s jazz albums can generally be described as “post-bop” and were made during the mid-to-late 1970s, with top-notch sonic quality for live recordings.

JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of April and May 2023
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JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of April and May 2023

By
Will Layman
/ 31 May 2023

Our jazz columnist chooses the best new jazz albums of the past two months while reflecting on the passing of Ahmad Jamal and highlighting Walter Smith III.

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Ahmad Jamal

By
Thomas Hauner
/ 25 September 2008
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Ahmad Jamal: It’s Magic

By
Thomas Hauner
/ 24 June 2008
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Ahmad Jamal: The Legendary Okeh and Epic Recordings

By
Will Layman
/ 15 August 2005
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Ahmad Jamal: After Fajr

By
Robert R. Calder
/ 24 July 2005
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Ahmad Jamal: In Search of Momentum

By
Marshall Bowden
/ 24 July 2003
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Ahmad Jamal: Olympia 2000

By
Marshall Bowden
/ 16 February 2003

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