Orrin Evans

JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of Summer 2024

JazzMatters: The Best New Jazz of Summer 2024

PopMatters presents the best new jazz albums of the summer of 2024, and our columnist examines the recent recordings of Washington, DC, jazz phenom Anthony Pirog.

JazzMatters: Best New Jazz and Creative Music – March 2022

JazzMatters: Best New Jazz and Creative Music – March 2022

JazzMatters is a new monthly round-up of the best new jazz and creative music. March 2022 features Cécile McLorin Salvant, Melissa Aldana, and Ryan Keberle.

The 13 Best Jazz Albums of 2021

The 13 Best Jazz Albums of 2021

Creative, improvised music in the Black American tradition remains in a state of wonder and genre-crossing excitement in the best jazz albums of 2021.

Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band: Mother’s Touch

Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band: Mother’s Touch

A terrific, powerful pianist has his tunes revved up for big band: loose and grand.

Bill McHenry: La Peur Du Vide

Muppets, Myra, and More: The Best Jazz of 2010 — So Far.