Tag: jazz

Miles Davis' album On the Corner was initially criticised and seen as a failure when it was released in 1972. Over time, it has been recognised as a groundbreaking work that influenced many music genres, including hip-hop and funk. It's now considered a masterpiece.

New book: Hating Jazz: A History of Its Disparagement, Mockery, and Other Forms of Abuse by Andrew S Berish - a deep dive into the meaning behind the hatred of jazz

In Notes on Free Jazz (Part 1), Stephan Kunze provides an entry point into the vast world of free improvisation. Using
Ekkehard Jost's 1974 book Free Jazz as his guide he highlights essential listening

In Jazz: Being Here, Now George Grella claims Jazz represents the cultural strength of America and highlights the contributions of Black Americans to the nation; embodying diversity and creativity. Embracing Jazz means rejecting monoculture and celebrating the rich flavours of American life.

A Crash Course in Jazz Appreciation by Brett & Kate McKay. I love their opening gambit:

It’s the music that many men say they like, but don’t actually know anything about.

Interesting thread on "post rock bands in the jazz/electronic vein"

Marshall Allen, a member of the Sun Ra Arkestra since 1958, is releasing his debut solo album in November. He’s 100 years old! Listen to a track from the album called African Sunset

Alice Coltrane: the high priestess of spiritual jazz

How jazz played out over Congo's chaotic coup - "the murder of Congo’s first post-independence leader Patrice Lumumba took place as famed jazzman Louis Armstrong was touring the country. The two events were not a coincidence"

The Best Jazz Albums of 2023 according to Bandcamp

New book: Gentleman of Jazz: A Life in Music - autobiography of jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis (written with Aaron Cohen)

I opened the recent Six Tracks #35 with a lovely track by Monde UFO, so perhaps you've already listened to their album Vandalized Statue To Be Replaced With Shrine? If not, you're in for a treat, especially if you're into a delightful form of lo-fi, Jazzy, Indie electronic music.

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Alice Coltrane