Two of the most accomplished and exciting ensembles in contemporary jazz expand the repertoire in two completely different ways.
New Releases from the Miguel Zenón Quartet and SFJazz Collective
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More Quick Ones
Here are two more of the “first impression” reviews as I reduce the “must listen” pile, with new releases from Fred Hersch’s trio and from the quartet of Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chris Potter, Larry Grenadier, and Eric Harland—the first as beautifully restrained as the second is beautifully unbound—along with a single that offers a philanthropic opportunity.
Exceptionally Musical New Releases from Andy Milne and Alex Sipiagin
Pianist/composer Andy Milne and trumpeter/composer Alex Sipiagin turn themselves inside out on their latest offerings, packed with feeling and command.
A Supergroup Quartet and a Super Sextet
New releases from Chris Potter’s quartet and Ernesto Cervini’s sextet Turboprop wash away the dust of everyday life* and demonstrate that modern jazz is alive and well and in good hands.
Three New Releases from Different Compass Points
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis honors the legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver with a passionate and adventurous chamber work that features unusual instrumentation. Chris Potter’s Circuits Trio brims with optimism and offers a deft mixture of acoustic and electronic. Bassist/composer Skúli Sverrisson and guitarist Bill Frisell offer a peaceful pool for communion with yourself.
