Theon Cross’ instrument enables the bandleader to consider his attack from a unique vantage point, the tuba’s relative obsolescence in contemporary music alleviating him from the burden of comparison.
Jan 4, 2019 9:00 AM
Even before releasing a full-length recording under his own name, Theon Cross had become a central figure of the…
Twin Talk is set to issue its second full-length, Weaver, through the online platform PEOPLE on Feb. 8.
Nov 13, 2018 4:30 PM
Twin Talk, a Chicago-based trio, is set to issue its second album, Weaver, through PEOPLE on Feb. 8.
Reedist Dustin…
Drummer Hugo Medeiros (left), pianist Amaro Freitas and bassist Jean Elton perform on Rasif, which is due out Oct. 19.
Oct 10, 2018 9:00 AM
The rhythmic complexity of Amaro Freitas’ trio is dizzying.
After the Brazilian pianist’s talents were showcased…
Eli Degibri’s tribute to Hank Mobley, Soul Station, is due out Oct. 5.
Sep 14, 2018 9:00 AM
Tel Aviv’s Eli Degibri aims to recapture the spirit of Hank Mobely’s album Soul Station with a tribute disc of the…
The first recording of Brian Krock’s Big Heart Machine includes performances by an 18-piece band, as well as contributions by producer Darcy James Argue and conductor Miho Hazama.
Aug 30, 2018 9:00 AM
When asked about the primary influencers of his big band project Big Heart Machine, multi-reed composer and leader…
On Soul Fingers, his 12th album as a leader, guitarist Bobby Broom interprets music by The Beatles, Procol Harum, Steely Dan and others.
Aug 29, 2018 4:06 PM
Acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom delves into pop music from the ’60s and ’70s—recontextualizing familiar tunes in…
Medeski, Martin & Wood are set to release Omnisphere on Sept. 14.
Aug 14, 2018 8:55 AM
Medeski Martin & Wood is set to issue Omnisphere (Indirecto), a live disc the trio recorded in Colorado during 2015…
Gilad Hekselman’s forthcoming Ask For Chaos finds the guitarist performing in a pair of separate trios across the album’s 10 tracks.
Aug 3, 2018 9:00 AM
Guitarist Gilad Hekselman is set to issue a new disc, Ask For Chaos, his sixth leader date on Sept. 7 through his own…
JP Schlegelmilch (left), Jonathan Goldberger and Jim Black
Jul 24, 2018 9:00 AM
For more than two decades, Jim Black’s been the backbeat to some extraordinary collaborations, usually settled…
Sonic Creed (Motéma) is vibraphonist Stefon Harris’ third album with his troupe Blackout.
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM
Vibraphonist, educator and DownBeat Critics Poll winner Stefon Harris has recorded a new album, Sonic Creed (Motéma),…
