Jazz

Saxophonist and composer Matt Otto's innovative new recording integrates his modern jazz sensibilities with "Ensemble Iberica," a Kansas City-based collective devoted to the music of Spain and Portugal, and whose instrumentation focuses on the guitar but...

Saxophonist and composer Logan Strosahl has reanimated one of the most influential of those works through his own idiosyncratic music. Like the protagonist, Sir Gawain, Logan Strosahl took his own musical quest and learned much along the way. The amazing...

Saxophonist and composer Logan Strosahl has increasingly been involved in the myriad worlds of formal composition. His study of pre-1700's and contemporary composition has led his music far from his musical roots in jazz music. That isn't to say that...

Saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis possesses an inspiring energy. His deep curiosity and the thrill he gets from discovery are crucial facets of his personality, and qualities that guide his art. Over the last half-decade he's emerged as one of...

Saxophonist and composer Ingrid Laubrock is at the center of today's Brooklyn avant-garde, and over the past decade has steadily expanded her reach as a composer, devising new ways to inspire, organize, and situate improvised music. Monochromes marks a...

Saxophonist and clarinetist Dan Block's newesest is a unique release featuring duos with various mainstream jazz artists including Katherine Russell, Mark Sherman, Paul Meyers, Tim Horner and Ted Rosenthal.1. Long Ago and Far Away 2. I'm Bringing a Red...

Saxophonist AJ Kluth's new ensemble, Aldric, is a collective of some of Chicago's busiest musical improvisers who borrow from the worlds of jazz, rock, indie, world, and noise. In addition to Kluth's saxophone and melodica, the band features guitarist...

Saxophonist Abraham Burton and pianist Lucian Ban come from two distinct backgrounds but founded a long-lasting relationship based on friendship, trust, and their collective passions, most notably their focus on melodicism and jazz feel. Their new...

Saxophonist & composer mines the jazz tradition from Jelly Roll Morton to Roscoe Mitchell & Anthony Braxton on his second album for Capri w. Ron Miles-trumpet, Mark Harris-as, Art Lande-piano, Mark Simon-bass & Rudy Royston-drums.1. RBHM-KNNK 2. Ramblin'...

Saxophone/clarinetist Michael McGinnis' new release is a paean to being in the moment. Michael writes music specific to the players with an approach akin to chamber music that incorporates improvisation and allows each player to contribute to the outcome...

Saxophone legend Hal Stein presents his first recording as a leader in 50 years! There are many talented Jazz saxophonists today, but few possess such an authentic, soulful, full-bodied sound. Stein has performed professionally since the age of 16,...

Saxophone great Ace Cannon was born in Mississippi in 1934, and went on to fame as a member of Bill Black's Combo in the '60s. This album features re-recordings of his classic pop hits including "Tuff," which was a Top 20 pop hit in 1962 and "Blue Eyes...