With Time and Trust, WORKS Find a New Direction
Three seasoned jazz musicians, 250 concerts, and one nonprofit later, Brooklyn's WORKS return with an album that captures their decade-long musical conversation.
Jazz
In the Quiet Hour — The Patient Melodies of Brûlez les meubles
Working with jazz luminaries Ingrid Laubrock and Marianne Trudel, the experimental Québec duo creates their first drum-less album, finding fresh territory between composed structure and free improvisation.
How Christian McBride Keeps the Jazz Engine Running
From his early days with Ray Brown to leading Newport Jazz Festival, the master bassist reflects on jazz education, the power of mentorship, and why being uncomfortable might be the best way to learn.
WORKS — Brooklyn's Most Patient Band Makes Their Second Album
Since 2007, Michel Gentile, Daniel Kelly, and Rob Garcia have done far more than practice. Their new album 'Scouring For The Elements' reveals how life, art, and community shaped their distinctive jazz sound.
Wayne Horvitz and the 'One Essential Arc'
Exploring the Seattle composer's unique vision of music as a continuous spectrum, where the boundaries between improvisation and composition disappear.
Imagination is the Instrument — A Conversation with Josh Johnson
The acclaimed saxophonist discusses genre fluidity, Wayne Shorter's wisdom, and why limitations can unlock creativity on his adventurous new album 'Unusual Object.'
A Tale of Two Trios — Caleb Wheeler Curtis's Ambitious Double Album
Balancing innovation and tradition, the saxophonist's latest project features original compositions and reimagined Monk standards, demonstrating his versatility across two distinct trio settings.
Roy Hargrove's Unreleased Album Breaks Its 25-Year Silence
Verve Records unveils 'Crisol: Grande-Terre,' a lost gem from the late jazz trumpeter's catalog, showcasing his innovative blend of Latin jazz and contemporary sounds.
Courtney Cutchins Spans 'Grunge to Grace'
Backed by New York jazz luminaries, Cutchins crafts a sound that combines the raw energy of grunge with the sophistication of jazz.
25 Years Later, Smoke Jazz Club Still Burns Bright
Co-owner Paul Stache reflects on Smoke's journey from intimate club to record label, balancing tradition with innovation while nurturing both jazz legends and rising stars.
Rich Goldstein's Soul Jazz Journey
Guitarist Rich Goldstein digs deep into his soul jazz roots on "Into the Blue," out September 27th, 2024, on Truth Revolution Records.