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JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of Summer 2022

JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of Summer 2022

The best new jazz and creative music this summer features masters Charles Lloyd and Al Foster, experimentalist Tyshawn Sorey, and young cats DOMi and JD Beck.

20 Jazz Albums You Might Have Missed in 2020

20 Jazz Albums You Might Have Missed in 2020

During the new-year season of best-of-the-year lists, I find myself looking backward—even at a year as difficult as 2020. Time was dilated—I thought I had too much of it but, as usual, there was too little for all the great music.

The Best Jazz of 2018

The Best Jazz of 2018

The definition of "jazz" has never been broader, and the music has never been brighter. Two PopMatters critics pick their favorites in four modern jazz categories.

Allen Toussaint: American Tunes

Allen Toussaint: American Tunes

On his final album, New Orleans songwriter, producer, and pianist Toussaint puts his distinctive stamp on jazz, pop, and R&B classics.
Monterey Jazz Festival: 19 September 2014 (Photos)

Monterey Jazz Festival: 19 September 2014 (Photos)

The 57th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival shone bright as a beacon for a long-standing organization with a mission for musical outreach and jazz education.

Charles Lloyd / Maria Farantouri: Athens Concert

The Gap: Charles Lloyd

Charles Lloyd with Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland: Sangam

Charles Lloyd: Jumping the Creek

Charles Lloyd: Lift Every Voice

Charles Lloyd: Hyperion with Higgins