PI Recordings
Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, television, film, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer eludes easy categorization, but Henry Threadgill’s new memoir — and his latest recording — take a step in defining his singular artistic personality.
Two new Chicago-connected releases explore combinations of flute, cello, percussion and more to good effect.
Descriptions of Anna Webber’s music might make it seem intimidating. It is not — her compositions are stirring, amusing, and delightful, particularly in the shell games they play with variety and coherence.
The powerful quartets on The People I Love and Terra Incognita work toward locating places beyond notation where, in each moment, new vistas may emerge.
Amid the continual flood of new jazz releases, this anniversary bash is one to be savored.
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