Jazz Albums for 2018

Contmporary European jazz with Joao Vieira:

Edited by snobb - 01 Mar 2018 at 10:38am

EPK for Francesco Cafiso's new big band album:

Edited by snobb - 08 Apr 2018 at 2:16am

A high energy aggressive mix of fusion, post bop and free jazz from Ryan Porter, who is backed by an all-star group of LA musicians including Kamasi Washington. This record was recorded a few years earlier and almost never came out, but Kamasi's recent rise to fame was an encouragement. There is a surprise inclusion of the song, "Deja Vu", which was once a staple of the early days of smooth jazz.

Edited by js - 27 Feb 2018 at 3:54pm

New hard bop album from saxophonist Vincent Herring:

Edited by snobb - 24 Feb 2018 at 12:25pm

A somewhat more relaxed and almost melodic set from what we normally expect from Matthew Shipp. Those who may have found his previous work too intense may want to give him a second chance with this one. As usual, absolutely brilliant playing form one of today's best.

Edited by snobb - 23 Feb 2018 at 8:03am

Duduka Da Fonseca trio present Brazilian jazz:

Edited by snobb - 28 May 2018 at 11:05pm

Excellent compilation from Brownswood Recordings that features modern jazz and fusion, most tracks have an African flavor.

Edited by snobb - 17 Feb 2018 at 10:51am

In his own words, Tim Daisy and his ensemble "mix intricate orchestration with spirited improvisation".

Edited by snobb - 13 Feb 2018 at 10:36pm

Simply amazing compilation pulled from many sources that features various Sun Ra configurations performing the music of George Gershwin. The music varies from creative doo-wop versions of Gershwin pop songs to a full arkestra avant-garde version of "Rhapsody in Blue". Some tracks are poorly recorded, but every track is a gem.

Edited by snobb - 12 Feb 2018 at 7:58am

Agusti Fernandez and Pablo Ledesma in a far ranging and varied improv duet:

Edited by snobb - 11 Feb 2018 at 10:20am