Dancing About Architecture with Hiruy Tirfe
The Philadelphia saxophonist joins us hot on the heels of taking First Place at the 2024 DC JazzPrix Festival
Saxophonists
Ben Kono Translates His Family's Story Into Song
A thirteen-year-old's solo journey from Japan inspires a musical documentation of four generations, as the woodwind artist brings together jazz quintet and string quartet on his bold new album 'Voyages.'
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.
Jazz and Politics Mix on Jeff Lederer's New Album
Jeff Lederer, the multi-talented saxophonist and composer, is back with a musical gut punch aimed squarely at the current political landscape. His new album, Guilty!!!, drops October 7th via his label little (i) music, just as the Supreme Court kicks off its fall term.
Jason Robinson Traces His Roots on 'Ancestral Numbers II'
Jason Robinson's latest release continues the saxophonist and composer's musical exploration of his family history. Out October 8 on Playscape Recordings, this album is the second installment in Robinson's heartfelt Ancestral Numbers project, which he describes as a "love note to my family."
Ben Solomon Debuts Two Albums with Giant Step Arts
Giant Step Arts expands its Modern Masters and New Horizons series with two albums by saxophonist Ben Solomon, out September 20.
Quinsin Nachoff: The Science Of The Sublime
Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer interviewed New York-based tenor saxophonist and composer Quinsin Nachoff for All About Jazz.
Dave McMurray: Blowing on the Edge of Grate-ness
Saxophonist Dave McMurray's discography is reflective of the musical melting pot of his hometown Detroit. Dave came up playing with everyone from bluesman Albert King, pianist Geri Allen, even Kid Rock.
Animation: Agemo
One of the more intriguing albums issued in the first half of 2011, Animation's 'Asiento' (RareNoise, 2011), has now begotten one of the best sets of the latter part of the year.
The Andy Sugg Group: The John Coltrane Project: Andy Sugg Plays Trane
Recorded live in Melbourne, Australia, on July 17, 2010, saxophonist Andy Sugg and his group bring tasteful and modern sensibilities to the performances on this set.
AJ Kluth's ALDRIC: Anvils And Broken Bells
While there are many interesting sounds on Anvils and Broken Bells, this release from Chicago-based improviser AJ Kluth (credited to his ensemble ALDRIC), they do not necessarily add up to an entirely compelling work.