Jazz
In four (more) projects from 2024, jazz-oriented composers supply some of the decade’s best music so far.
The model here is clearly Ornette Coleman’s early quartets on Atlantic but, in the hands of these trios, it’s clear there’s much that’s still fresh left to explore in this 65-year-old style.
The magazine’s jazz critics look back over the past year and highlight their favorite albums.
“Cookin’ at the Queens” is an invaluable addition to the legacy of guitarist Emily Remler.
As usual, Elemental’s pressings are pristine and the packaging is artful and informative, with new photos.
The Vijay Iyer Trio creates an atmosphere that becomes so intense listeners are compelled to share the vibe.
A trio of varied, high quality jazz releases: “Entre Amigos”, “Strange Times”, and “Three Visitors”.
Most in the Berklee audience seemed satisfied with the chance to be in South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim’s presence, subdued perhaps, but still casting a magisterial aura.
A trio of jazz albums that dazzle in surprising ways.
The 19th Annual Francis Davis Jazz Poll: The Nuts and Bolts
There is a lot of extraordinary jazz out there that few of us are noticing, myself included.
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