Jazz albums: 2017

On his new album, Aruan Ortiz performs Cuban classical music embellished with his own improvisations.

Edited by snobb - 08 Nov 2017 at 3:07am

Matt Lavelle presents large ensemble avant-garde composition and improvisation

Edited by snobb - 08 Nov 2017 at 12:42pm

Felix Stussi presents a modern mini-big band album with too many eclectic influences to list. Lots of humor and warm blooded playing, Ray Andersen is on board, who always excels at these sort of things. Vocalist Sonia Johnson adds an exotic element.

Edited by snobb - 09 Nov 2017 at 10:51am

Its hard to believe all of this different music fits on one album, but Alister Spence and his trio include free improvisation, both quiet and intense, moments of quiet mysticism, post rock and concert hall minimalism and so much more. Influences could include John Cage, George Crumb and Matthew Shipp among others. Very creative album on which nothing is taken for granted, definitely not your father's avant-garde jazz.

Edited by js - 10 Nov 2017 at 9:22am

EPK for Gareth Lockrane's "Fistfight at the Barndance", hip big band music for the post-rave generation:

Edited by js - 13 Nov 2017 at 12:20pm

Free jazz improvisation with Shelton, Tarwind, Jacobson and Berre:

Edited by snobb - 13 Nov 2017 at 12:32pm

EPK for John Venkiah's "Elevation":

Edited by snobb - 14 Nov 2017 at 8:08am

Olie Brice's quintet carries updated references to Ornette Coleman and Erik Dolphy.

Edited by snobb - 17 Nov 2017 at 8:47am

Musicianer play an avant-garde punky down tempo lo-fi form of jazz fusion. It is an unadorned, yet creative, style all their own.

Edited by js - 17 Nov 2017 at 12:56pm

Drummer Kate Gentile plays modern jazz with an emphasis on rhythm.

Edited by snobb - 18 Nov 2017 at 12:15pm