Jazz
Imperfect as it is, the 16th Annual Jazz Critics Poll offers a wealth of expert information unmatched anywhere else.
The magazine’s jazz critics look back over the past year and highlight their favorites — mainly recordings.
Solo performance is still a way ahead for jazz pianists, judging from four CDs released in 2021.
Arts Fuse writers continue their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s diverse list includes Elton John, Paul and Linda McCartney, Humble Pie, Miles Davis, and Nick Drake.
Two new Chicago-connected releases explore combinations of flute, cello, percussion and more to good effect.
As serious a musician as he is, and as virtuosic as he can be, the naturally extroverted Christian McBride knows how to entertain, a talent generously evident in this live performance.
The presence of veteran drummer Jack DeJohnette ties together two new releases.
I find Visions of Your Other exciting. It is beautifully recorded: these are four musicians who care about their sound.
One of pianist Edward Simon’s strengths is his ability to be simultaneously romantic and clear-headed, precise and suggestive.
The range of Kurt Elling’s repertoire is astonishing and his program at Jimmy’s was commensurately ambitious.
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