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Home » Jazz Articles » Album Review » Tim Daisy and Ken Vandermark: Fourth Atlas True to its title, Fourth Atlas is the fourth album by the Chicago twosome of reedman Ken Vandermark and drummer Tim Daisy. Daisy was a member of the esteemed Vandermark 5 from 2002 to its demise in 2010, and the association has only deepened since. More than shared history, they enjoy a a shared aesthetic and profound appreciation for form.

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Home » Jazz Articles » Album Review » William Parker / Hugo Costa / Philipp Ernsting: Pulsar Inestimable bassist William Parker has made hundreds of records, but this unlikely meeting with two stalwarts of the Rotterdam scene, Portuguese alto saxophonist Hugo Costa and German drummer Philipp Ernsting, should not to be overlooked.

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Home » Jazz Articles » Album Review » James Mainwaring / Dave Kane / Emil Karlsen: The Exu The Exu, a lean and volatile threesome, makes a forceful first impression on its self-titled debut.

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Home » Jazz Articles » Album Review » Michael Attias: Quartet Music Vol I: LuMiSong & Vol II: ... Saxophonist Michael Attias has impressed on the NYC scene for over three decades. He has recorded with Paul Motian, Anthony Braxton and Taylor Ho Bynum, while artists like Eric Revis, Anthony Coleman and Kris Davis have covered his compositions.

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Home » Jazz Articles » Album Review » Joel Futterman: Innervoice Veteran pianist Joel Futterman may be best known for his long association with saxophonist Kidd Jordan and drummer Alvin Fielder, but he is also a prolific purveyor of solo sessions. Innervoice, recorded in July 2024, is a worthy addition to a tally that also includes gems like the monumental five CD box set Creation Series (NoBusiness, 2021), among many others.