Charlie Parker: Unheard Bird | Best Jazz Reissue of 2016
UMe's new Unheard Bird is a generous sampling of previously-unreleased Charlie Parker alternate takes, mixed with released masters. M Milner reviews.
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Miles Davis | Freedom Jazz Dance: The Bootleg Series Vol. 5
Miles Davis' Freedom Jazz Dance: The Bootleg Series Vol. 5 is an interesting and raw look into the recording of two classic jazz albums, writes M Milner.
Flash Pig: Accessible Jazz | Not a Flash Drive or Superhero
For those seeking an accessible way into the Jazz musical genre, but are at a loss with where to begin, Flash Pig may be just what you need.
Ginger Baker Goes Absolutely Wild on No Material
Ginger Baker's No Material played without setlists or prepared material and was all improv, explains M Milner, and remains a compelling listen decades later
John Zorn’s Ensemble Sizzles on The Painted Bird
On his new record, Painted Bird, John Zorn has assembled a talented group of musicians to create some of the most compelling noise I’ve heard all year
Art for Art Jackson’s Sake: Solving the Mystery of Art Jackson Atrocity’s Gout
For years, Art Jackson Atrocity's 1974 record Gout inspired debate: was it a lost gem or a clever hoax? But the real story is wilder, explains M Milner.
Miles Ahead – Original Soundtrack: Condensing Greatness
Miles Ahead does a good job of condensing a large period into a short span of time. It represents Miles Davis in all of his groundbreaking periods.
Album Review: Esperanza Spalding – Emily’s D+Evolution
Esperanza Spalding's Emily’s D+Evoliution isn’t just Spalding’s most adventurous record yet, it’s one of the most ambitious records I’ve heard this year.
The Resurgence of Jazz in 2015
Just this year alone, four records have shown the different ways jazz can be relevant, or at least continue to find an audience in 2015, explains M. Milner.
Thundercat Live at the Hoxton or; The Revolution of Attention
Phil saw Thundercat Sunday night at the Hoxton and had a profound, drunk revelation about the decline of ADHD culture and the revolution of Jazz in 2015.