Genre: Jazz

Jazz

It’s the kind of album that doesn’t leave me with much to critique; everything is polished, perfectly executed, with not a note out of place.

Jazz

If you appreciate jazz that is a touch urbane and intellectual, unpretentious yet highly inventive, this album is likely to be for you.

Jazz

Caractérisé par un magistral interplay entre chacun des membres de ces deux trios successifs (ainsi que le souffle d’improvisations fécondes), ce live vous emporte comme si vous y étiez.

Jazz

In this brilliant album—recorded live at Bucknell University—the trio (Steve Rudolph on piano, Drew Gress on bass, and Phil Haynes on drums) performs pieces written by or associated with Ellington and Strayhorn.

Jazz

This new recording by Oscar Peterson is not only a historical artifact deserving of our utmost respect, but also a profound artistic lesson.

Jazz

Friesen’s works are singular in their ability to unite disparate musical worlds, sculpted to fit his distinctive artistic vision. Each track feels akin to a song, where the voices of his bass or saxophone echo that of a vocalist.

Jazz

You’ll be captivated by this album. It exudes beauty, not only through its seemingly simple acoustics but also through its messages.

Jazz

For our part, we find nothing to criticize about this album, which comes close to perfection and can engross us to the point of spending hours listening to it.

Jazz

According to Tolliver, this live recording wasn’t planned. “We just played passionately, as usual,” he says. He attributes the cohesive spontaneity of this set to the constant touring, which kept the music fresh and exciting.

Jazz

Each instrumentalist here has long possessed a powerful musical voice, and together, as a trio, these three personalities resonate with both their individual differences and a shared cultural vision.

Jazz

Indeed, Erik Palmberg is to the trumpet what Esbjörn Svensson was to the piano, a form of visionary genius that, over the course of each piece, reveals itself to be increasingly impressive.

Jazz

Each moment is a pleasure; every note from this magical trio is appreciated, and frankly, it feels wonderful! This album, of course, falls into our ‘essentials’ category.

Jazz

Once again, the Resonance label brings us an exceptional release with this double live album of Emily Remler, who departed this world in 1990, leaving a lasting mark on generations of jazz guitarists.

Jazz

L’équilibre parfait de ce trio est atteint par la force d’une passion partagée. Et offrir un opus alignant des ‘standards” était un défi que le trio a relevé et réussi avec brio. Indispensable!

Jazz

The album, benefiting from A.MA’s hallmark of high-quality mixing and intelligent, warm arrangements, is one that all jazz enthusiasts can enjoy regardless of their favored style.

Jazz

Here, everything is about rhythmic and sonic power; yet, the compositions and arrangements show exceptional finesse for this type of ensemble.

Jazz

With his unique blend of classic jazz forms, a fine dose of humor, and intricate arrangements, Ilya Osachuk has already carved out his space in the jazz world.

Jazz

This is an exceptional album, not only due to the remarkable musicians featured in the recording but also the interplay they create.

Jazz

Accompanied by a trio led by his longtime collaborator Tom Canning on keyboards, Jarreau fervently demonstrates in this flawless recording why, in just two more years, he would become an international superstar.