Nortonk Are a Young Band with Jazz Swagger
Nortonk are a young quartet that bring New Jazz composition to the piano-less quartet format. That format adds to the power of this collective voice.
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María Grand Updates Sonny Rollins for the New Century with RECIPROCITY
The thrill of María Grand’s exceptionally flexible trio is how easily they make the complex sound earthy while imbuing simple themes with weight and power.
Fabian Almazan Trio’s ‘This Land Abounds with Life’ Re-Invents a Classic Jazz Format
An increasing compelling and mature composer and pianist, Fabian Almazan is showing how the piano trio format can be renewed with an orchestral approach using texture and layers of compelling elements, including field recordings, intelligently utilized electronics, and strings.
Mediations of Life Shine Brightly on Rajna Swaminathan’s Brilliant Debut Album
An Indian jazz fusion album introduces a vital new voice to the scene with Rajna Swaminathan's debut, Of Agency and Abstraction.
Justin Brown Takes a Fresh, Synthesizer-heavy Approach to Jazz Fusion on ‘Nyeusi’
Drummer Justin Brown constructs 21st century fusion on Nyeusi using texture and density rather than precision and virtuosity.