“Jazz” Reviews

A masterful album that effortlessly straddles the lines between jazz, modern classical, and ambient.

A rich and intriguing listen that bridges the spaces between jazz, hip-hop, downtempo, ambient, and spoken word.

With its impeccable pop melodies and lush orchestration, Sven Wunder’s latest album is a pure delight for the ears.

This “children fairytale book concept album” is full of enchanting, beguiling music.

Two decades after its original release, Havalina’s third album remains as much an unsung masterpiece as ever.

A meticulously crafted album that straddles the lines between jazz, folk, and psychedelia.

Arve Henriksen may be a “jazz trumpeter,” but calling Cartography a “jazz album” simply doesn’t do it justice.

The disc has a highly improvised feel to it, based entirely around the live electronic manipulation of Helvacıoğlu’s acoustic guitar.

A very solid debut from a group that clearly knows their strengths and plays to them consistently from beginning to end.

Rainstick Orchestra’s music doesn’t quite come together in a way that ultimately satisfies.

Though it starts off in jazzy pop-lite territory, Stina Nordenstam’s debut develops an emotional wallop by its end.

Shades of Blue is smooth, no doubt about that. So smooth, in fact, that it barely leaves any impression.

The group’s intriguing use of jazzier elements ensure that their sound more than stands on its own.

Whereas before I had heard a formless jumble of sounds, I found something beautiful and truly intriguing.

Ever so sweet and it will bring a smile to the face of even the most hardened cynic.

There’s not enough that can be said for this disc or Rod Mckuen’s dignified narrative genius.

This recording is special simply because it captures Gil doing what he does best.

Before the disc is even out of the case you expect to have your speakers blown to bits under a barrage of nose-bleed techno.

Another impressive jazz album from the North Carolina band.

This is an album that simply exudes swankiness and style.