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    McCaslin’s Blow. features vocalists on a number of tracks, a marked departure from his earlier recordings.

    News, From the Magazine, Donny McCaslin

    Jan 23, 2019 7:42 PM

    Donny McCaslin: ‘Just Be Brave’

    Onstage at the Star Theater in Portland, Oregon, Donny McCaslin and his band are whipping themselves—and the passel…

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    The musicians who recorded Hunterones’ Passport include Joshua Hill (left), Adam DeAscentis, Chris Ott, Dan White, John Hubbell, Jon Lampley and Justin Stanton.

    Interview, News, From the Magazine, Huntertones

    Jan 22, 2019 10:27 AM

    The Global Appeal of Huntertones

    Not so long ago, Huntertones was the hottest instrumental group in Columbus, Ohio, where sousaphonist and trumpeter Jon…

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    Seeing guitarist Jeff Parker perform sparked new ideas for drummer Makaya McCraven.

    Interview, News, From the Magazine, Makaya McCraven, Brandee Younger, Jeff Parker, Joshua Abrams

    Jan 22, 2019 9:00 AM

    Makaya McCraven’s ‘Distillation of Ideas’

    Makaya McCraven uses various means to create and redirect energy, as evidenced on his latest album, Universal Beings…

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    Karen Sharp’s latest album was recorded in a single day.

    News, From the Magazine, Karen Sharp

    Jan 21, 2019 9:00 AM

    Reedist Karen Sharp: On the Low End

    Michelle Obama probably wasn’t speaking to alto and soprano saxophonists as she declared, “When they go low, we go…

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    A promotional video for Nate Smith’s solo drum collection Pocket Change describes it as an assortment of “beats, breaks and excursions.”

    Interview, News, From the Magazine, Nate Smith

    Jan 17, 2019 9:00 AM

    Drummer Nate Smith’s Universe of Beats

    Nate Smith’s solo drum suite, Pocket Change, marks the 44-year-old drummer’s second response to a question he asked…

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    Javon Jackson’s latest album is titled For You.

    Interview, News, From the Magazine, Javon Jackson

    Jan 14, 2019 9:00 AM

    Javon Jackson Extends the Tradition

    Saxophonist Javon Jackson’s latest album—For You, a self-assured post-bop statement released on his own label,…

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    Pianist Joey Calderazzo, who has a new leader album, frequently has collaborated with saxophonist Branford Marsalis.

    News, From the Magazine, Joey Calderazzo, Branford Marsalis

    Jan 11, 2019 9:00 AM

    Joey Calderazzo Bounces Back

    For his new album, Joey Calderazzo aimed to capture the spontaneity of a concert in a renowned club. “I love studio…

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    Jonathan Scales carves out a space in the jazz world for his instrument on his latest album, Pillar (Ropeadope).

    Interview, News, From the Magazine, Jonathan Scales

    Jan 9, 2019 9:00 AM

    Jonathan Scales Extends Steel Pan Territory

    Béla Fleck knows a thing or two about establishing an identity in the jazz world while playing an unusual instrument.…

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    Ambrose Akinmusire and Kris Davis perform in New York at Vision Festival, which ran May 23–28. Akinmusire’s Origami Harvest earned a 5-star rating in DownBeat during 2018.

    News, From the Magazine, Bob Dylan, Oscar Peterson, Woody Shaw, Muddy Waters, JD Allen, Big Heart Machine, Anouar Brahem, Emmet Cohen, Eddie Daniels, Josephine Davies, Josephine Davies’ Satori, Roxy Coss, Adi Meyerson, Allison Miller, Allison Miller/Carmen Staaf, Ambrose Akinmusire, Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet, Jamie Saft, The Jamie Saft Quartet, Antonio Sánchez, Fay Victor, Fay Victor’s SoundNoiseFunk, Tiffany Austin, Amy Cervini, Art Pepper, Mia Dyberg Trio, Monika Herzig, Sun Ra, Orrin Evans, Orrin Evans and The Captain Black Big Band, Kamasi Washington

    Dec 28, 2018 9:00 AM

    2018: The Year’s Top-Rated Albums

    The list below is a round-up of the 5-star, 4.5-star and 4-star reviews that ran in print editions of DownBeat during…

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    Drummer Billy Martin (left), keyboardist John Medeski and bassist Chris Wood all have recording projects outside of their trio.

    Interview, News, From the Magazine, Medeski Martin & Wood

    Dec 21, 2018 9:00 AM

    Medeski Martin & Wood Enter the ‘Omnisphere’

    Medeski Martin & Wood’s new album offers a summation of the group’s purpose three decades into its unconventional…

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