Jazz albums: 2017

what happened to the threads from 2016/2015?

Sloth Racket plays avant-garde jazz rooted in the sounds of classic free jazz, but they use techniques such as graphic notation to build their compositions. The pieces range from collections of minute sounds to sections of greater intensity. Expect to hear all the different sounds and effects a saxophone can produce.

Edited by js - 05 Sep 2017 at 3:48pm

Guilhelm Flouzat is usually known for his contemporary originals, on his new album he decided to take on a different challenge and record some lesser known standards with pianist Sullivan Fortner and bassist Desmond White. Their take on these tunes is refreshingly original and personal. Fortner definitely has his own voice, but he may sometimes recall Ahmad Jamal in his relaxed approach. 

Edited by js - 07 Sep 2017 at 7:41am

Simon Nabatov, Max Johnson and Michael Sarin present classic piano trio free jazz. 

Edited by snobb - 09 Sep 2017 at 8:13am

Matt Mitchell presents modern avant-garde jazz for large ensemble: 

Edited by snobb - 11 Sep 2017 at 9:21am

Jason Stein walks a fine line between modern post bop and the avant-garde with shades of Lennie Tristano, Ornette and Erik Dolphy to boot. No filler or gimmicks, pure jazz for those who like it that way. The double horn solos with Keefe Jackson are a gas! 

Edited by snobb - 16 Sep 2017 at 6:47am

Pete Malinverni is one of the more interesting pianists today, his elastic phrasing may remind some of Monk, Herbie Nichols or Brad Mehldau.

Edited by snobb - 17 Sep 2017 at 10:48am

Classic free jazz improvisation from saxophonist Dave Rempis and his percussion quartet 

Edited by snobb - 18 Sep 2017 at 8:26am

Brian McCarthy and his nonet play post bop versions of songs from the US civil war 

Edited by snobb - 20 Sep 2017 at 1:51pm

Nate Wooley plays modern avant-garde jazz with some similarities to contemporary concert hall music 

Edited by snobb - 24 Sep 2017 at 10:34am