Jazz

Ennio Morricone & Bruno Nicolai's 'Dimensioni Sonore' Is an Essential Masterclass in Italian Library Music
PUBLISHED Nov 5, 2020
There's no question 2020 has been a horrible year, and an unfortunate cherry on top was the passing of Ennio Morricone. After decades in mu...
Cloud Nothings Go Jazz on Baldi/Gerycz Duo's Cathartic 'After Commodore Perry Service Plaza'
PUBLISHED Oct 26, 2020
As the progenitor of the noisy, poppy, post-punk group, Cloud Nothings' Dylan Baldi doesn't immediately appear to be steeped in the America...
Augusto Martelli's 'Black Sound from White People' Is '70s Italy at Its Best — Just Ignore That Title
PUBLISHED Oct 23, 2020
First things first — Black Sound from White People is an unfortunate album title, especially in the year 2020. But considering the title wa...
Ennio Morricone's Secret Side Unearthed on New Posthumous Album 'Morricone Segreto'
PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2020
While the world continues to mourn late soundtrack great Ennio Morricone, the maestro is being treated to a new posthumous album — complete...
Dinner Party Dish Out 'Dessert' with Snoop Dogg, Herbie Hancock
PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2020
Over the summer, Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and 9th Wonder released a self-titled debut album as Dinner Party, and t...
Thelonious Monk's Newly Discovered 'Palo Alto' Is a Strange and Wonderful Late-Career Document
PUBLISHED Sep 18, 2020
A recently discovered 1968 recording of Thelonious Monk's quartet in concert, Palo Alto shines a light on his late career and showcases his...
Montreal's L'OFF Jazz Festival Details Hybrid 2020 Edition
PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2020
Montreal's L'OFF Jazz festival is gearing up for its 21st edition next month, and organizers have now detailed a retooled concert-going exp...
Badge Époque Ensemble Announce New Album 'Self Help'
PUBLISHED Sep 2, 2020
After bursting onto the scene with their debut album in mid-2019, Toronto jazz-funk troupe Badge Époque Ensemble have announced plans for a...