Jazz

While addressing such themes as intolerance, hate and prejudice, composer Anthony Branker's "Uppity" strives to remind US of the power and resiliency of the human spirit as we continue the struggle for a truly tolerant and color-blind society. With...

Whether they wanted that "hot" sound or the "sweet" numbers, Chicago dancers in the '20s demanded, "Give it to me Straight!" Charley held long engagements and led one of the city's top dance bands in the '20s; here are 24 of his best, most reissued for...

Whether scatting across the crisp accents of a driving cluster of jazz horns, or blending into the intimacy of a jazz trio, Daria finds the beating musical heart of whatever she is singing. And so it goes with Strawberry Fields Forever, her wide-ranging,...

Whether playing his drums or marimba, Barker acts as a structuralist, organizer and creator. He's a percussionist/composer of multiple dimensions as nine of the eleven tracks proves. Thurman works in collaboration with pianist Marilyn Crispell on three...

Whether performing with the heaviest jazz luminaries or with his own bands, pianist Marc Seales' deeply lyrical and blues-based approach to modern jazz has helped define the sound of Jazz in the Northwest for several decades. For his third recording in...

Whether performing with the heaviest jazz luminaries or with his own bands, pianist Marc Seales' deeply lyrical and blues-based approach to modern jazz has defined the sound of Seattle's dynamic jazz scene for several decades. For his fourth recording,...

Whether it's a lush, Kenton-styled ballad or a hard driving tour-de-force in the Buddy Rich vein, this group of seasoned veterans always pulls off a masterful performance - so, it was natural for the band to pull off a live album, recorded at their...

Whether it is a crisp morning on dewy grasses, or a flamboyant night in urban jungle, the flirtatious jazz captivates listeners as the music flows across various spectrums. From the enthusiastic reception of the sweet sounds of jazz from jazz lovers,...

Whether as a soloist or leader of an ensemble, Lynne Arriale's artistry and influence are profound and have elevated her stature as a composer, arranger, and performer to a renown shared by few other jazz musicians. 'Give Us These Days' is ambitious in...

'Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.' What Ludwig Wittgenstein has formulated so superbly - granted, in a different context - could also be said of pianist Uli Datler. He is not one of those musicians who heap on blathering, prettified...

Whereas "Masses" focused on an accomplished group of American improvisers and "Amassed" served as the European counterpart, the lineup assembled for "Live", recorded during a UK tour, brought together players from both sides of the Atlantic and several...

Where You're Plantedßis the debut album as leader from Twin Cities based trumpeter and composer Jake Baldwin.ßBaldwin describes this album as a culmination of his musical experiences since moving to Minneapolis in 2013. The record taps into the regional...