An artist’s debut shows off their charms and makes the case for their allure. The second album should prove that the first one was no fluke and there’s consistency to an act’s ideas. But the third LP ...
On her third LP, Lennox balances jazz-soaked tradition with flashes of unruly humour and a surefire viral hit ...
This album might go a small way to setting a record straight. Gerry Mulligan has often been underrated. Despite the critical acclaim and historical significance later attributed to Miles Davis for his ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. On the surface, a jazz album inspired by guitar-driven rock and punk may ...
Cal Tjader’s 1976 Latin jazz-rock fusion album Amazonas reissued on 180g vinyl offers lush vibes, killer solos, and essential listening. When I first started collecting Cal Tjader records, ...
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An All About Jazz album review is highly sought after—and for good reason. For our readers, our reviews are insightful, timely, and designed to spark music discovery. For those requesting coverage, a ...
For decades, the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla has assembled a fusion of styles and sounds for jazz programming at locations such as the library’s Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room and the ...