Wadada Leo Smith’s Long Study of Light
From Einstein’s particles to Teo Macero’s overdubs, the trumpeter traces the ideas behind ‘Constellations and Hemispheres’ and six decades of Ankhrasmation scores.
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Ka Baird and Chris Ryan Williams, Through the Fractal Smog
On ‘Enthalpy,’ bass flute and amplified trumpet push against their own electronics until the lid starts to rattle.
Mark Isham’s Harnessed Noise
On ‘At the Carousel Club,’ Mark Isham turns a wall of vintage synthesizers, Nels Cline, and a string quartet loose, all while keeping the editor in his head at bay.
Dave Douglas — The Sacred and the Unfinished
On 'Transcend,' his second record with the GIFTS quintet, Dave Douglas reflects on Ellington's Sacred Concerts, the slab paintings of Jack Whitten, and the moment Booker Little broke the dam for a generation of trumpeter-composers.
Peter Knight and Hand to Earth — Drawn Together by a Thread
The Australian trumpeter discusses 'Ŋurru Wäŋa', the concept of raki that underpins his quintet's practice, and what he learned from his musical relationship with Wágilak song keepers Daniel and David Wilfred.
From Boardrooms to Jazz Clubs — Franco Ambrosetti's Business of Bebop
Most musicians choose between art and commerce, but this Swiss trumpeter refused. For six decades, Franco Ambrosetti ran a manufacturing empire while performing alongside jazz legends from Dexter Gordon to Geri Allen.
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.
Thomas Marriott: Trumpeting the Revival of Seattle's Jazz Scene
From family legacy to community leadership, this seasoned trumpeter is orchestrating a renaissance in the Emerald City's once-thriving jazz culture.
Mark Masters and the 'Sui Generis' Tim Hagans
Mark Masters calls trumpeter Tim Hagans "sui generis" - Latin for "one of a kind" - and he's not exaggerating. Masters' new album, Sui Generis, due out October 4, 2024 on Capri Records, serves as proof of Hagans' unique voice in jazz.