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Gil Scott Heron Makaya McCraven We're New Again review

Gil Scott-Heron/Makaya McCraven : We’re New Again—A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven

A perhaps too beautified version of the poet and proto-hip-hop pioneer’s last document.

jeremiah cymerman citadels and sanctuaries review

John Zorn’s Naked City was a gleeful noise-jazz science experiment

The jazzgrind classic is still fun, hilarious and wild after 30 years.

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Album of the Week: Moses Boyd – Dark Matter

The MVP UK jazz drummer carves out a bold new direction with this set of electronic fusion.

Kamasi Washington Live at the Apollo Theater film

Kamasi Washington announces concert film, Live at the Apollo Theater

New concert film to debut via Amazon Prime on Thursday.

Shabaka and the Ancestors announce new album, We Are Sent Here By History

Hear the first single, “Go My Heart, To Heaven.”

Hailu Mergia new album Yene Mircha

Hailu Mergia announces new album, Yene Mircha

Hear the new track “Abichu Nega Nega.”

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Jeff Parker : Suite for Max Brown

The prolific Chicago guitarist dedicates his outstanding new album to his mother, Maxine Brown.

Bohren and Der Club of Gore Patchouli Blue review

Bohren & der Club of Gore : Patchouli Blue

A subtle shift for the German dark jazz outfit, with some intriguing new surprises.

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Shabaka and the Ancestors to release new album, tour in 2020

A brand new studio album set to be released in early 2020.

best jazz albums of 2019

The 10 Best Jazz Albums of 2019

A 100-year-old genre remains healthy as a new renaissance continues to thrive.

Black Jazz Consortium review

Black Jazz Consortium : Evolution of Light

Brooklyn Fred interprets Latin and Brazilian jazz through his own unique lens.

Bohren & Der Club of Gore announce new album, Patchouli Blue

Hear new track “Sollen Es Doch Alle Wissen”.

Kamaal Williams DJ-Kicks review

Kamaal Williams : DJ-Kicks

!K7’s DJ mix series is at the top of its game with this latest addition from the London jazz superstar.

John Coltrane : Blue World

An inessential but still outstanding posthumous release from the jazz legend.

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Joe Armon-Jones : Turn to Clear View

The London keyboardist’s second album is a boisterous and joyful fusion.

Elephant9 Psychedelic Backfire review

Elephant9 : Psychedelic Backfire I and II

An affirmation that the Canadian jazz-prog group is the real deal.

Nerija Brume review Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Nérija : Blume

The debut album by this UK seven-piece jazz collective is warm, inviting and exciting all at once.