Rob Mazurek

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.

Chicago/London Underground: A Night Walking Through Mirrors

Chicago/London Underground: A Night Walking Through Mirrors

Rob Mazurek and Chad Taylor have done it again, this time by teaming up with two London musicians. But what on earth is "it"?!
Licht-Akiyama Trios: Tomorrow Outside Tomorrow

Licht-Akiyama Trios: Tomorrow Outside Tomorrow

How many experimental guitarists does it take to change a light bulb? I don't know, ask the cornet player.
Free Agent of Sound: An Interview with Rob Mazurek

Free Agent of Sound: An Interview with Rob Mazurek

The heralded avant-jazz great Rob Mazurek speaks of space operas, working through grief with music, and, of course, the singularity.
Rob Mazurek / Exploding Star Orchestra: Galactic Parables Vol. 1

Rob Mazurek / Exploding Star Orchestra: Galactic Parables Vol. 1

Rob Mazurek returns to the perfect musical vehicle for his lofty narratives and massive sound. This time, it's double.

São Paulo Underground: Beija Flors Velho E Sujo

Rob Mazurek Pulsar Quartet: Stellar Pulsations

Chicago Underground Duo: Age of Energy

Starlicker: Double Demon

Exploding Star Orchestra: Stars Have Shapes

Rob Mazurek Quintet: Sound Is