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James Brandon Lewis and Red Lily Wagon Explore George Washington Carver’s Legacy Through Heartfelt Improvisation
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James Brandon Lewis and Red Lily Wagon Explore George Washington Carver’s Legacy Through Heartfelt Improvisation

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 / 14 June 2021

James Brandon Lewis, a highly expressive young saxophonist, explores the meaning of George Washington Carver through a fresh quintet, earthy and free at once.

The 20 Best Jazz Albums of 2020
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The 20 Best Jazz Albums of 2020

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 / 14 December 2020

​Here are six of the key jazz trends of the last 20 years, defined by 20 of the best 2020 recordings that made us see, again, why this music is in midst of such a thrilling patch of creativity.

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The Chad Taylor Trio Get Funky and Fiery on ‘The Daily Biological’
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The Chad Taylor Trio Get Funky and Fiery on ‘The Daily Biological’

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 / 5 August 2020

A nimble jazz power trio of drums, tenor sax, and piano, the Chad Taylor Trio is free and fun, funky and fiery on The Daily Biological.

Chicago/London Underground: A Night Walking Through Mirrors
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Chicago/London Underground: A Night Walking Through Mirrors

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 / 20 July 2017
Rob Mazurek and Chad Taylor have done it again, this time by teaming up with two London musicians. But what on earth is "it"?!
Rob Mazurek / Exploding Star Orchestra: Galactic Parables Vol. 1
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Rob Mazurek / Exploding Star Orchestra: Galactic Parables Vol. 1

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 / 16 June 2015
Rob Mazurek returns to the perfect musical vehicle for his lofty narratives and massive sound. This time, it's double.
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Chicago Underground Duo: Age of Energy

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 / 14 May 2012
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Jeff Parker Trio: Bright Light in Winter

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 / 7 May 2012
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The Chicago Underground Trio: Chronicle [DVD]

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 / 22 July 2007