New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...
One night in a Japanese jazz kissa changed music listening for me forever. My love for the jazz piano trio began in the most unique way possible. Every now and then, a listening session turns into ...
The Bad Plus has figured out how to detour around the cul-de-sac into which traditional jazz piano trios have locked themselves. In doing so, they have gone back to the philosophy of Miles Davis in ...