Browse: Contemporary Jazz
This page lists all jazz recordings in genre: Contemporary Jazz.
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An adept at solo recitals (his Facing You for ECM in 1970 was a strong harbinger), he began a series of in-concert recitals for Manfred Eicher’s label that attracted acclaim and increasing public... — More…
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Jazzwise, 100 Albums That Shook the World
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Penguin Guide to Jazz, Core Collection
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Presto Music, Classic Jazz Recording
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The New Yorker, Top 100 Jazz Albums
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Jazz 100, Top 100 Jazz Albums, Top 100 (Pre-1980)
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1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die, Jazz Recommendation
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The transmigration of souls is a curious concept, but the soul of Cannonball Adderley must surely have alighted, Bird-like, within that of Tony Kofi. The altoist has been fascinated by Adderley... — More…
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recording of the Week, 1st May 2020
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2020
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In Praise of Dreams
RecommendedJan Garbarek (saxophones), Kim Kashkashian (viola), Manu Katché (drums)
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Grammy Awards, 48th Awards (2005), Nominee: Best Contemporary Jazz Album
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Jazz 100, Top 100 Jazz Albums, Top 100 (Post-1980)
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Gnu High
Kenny Wheeler (flugelhorn), Keith Jarrett (piano), Dave Holland (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums)
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Jazz 100, Top 100 Jazz Albums, Next 100 (Pre-1980)
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1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die, Jazz Recommendation
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Black to the Future is a staggering achievement. Musically and culturally, Sons of Kemet not only holistically conceive of a future, they begin to create one right now. — More…
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, June 2021
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Presto Recording of the Week, 14th May 2021
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AllMusic, Editor's Choice, May 2021
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Downbeat, Editor's Pick, June 2021
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2021
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Stereogum, Best Jazz Albums of 2021
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Black Codes (From The Underground)
RecommendedWynton Marsalis (trumpet), Branford Marsalis (tenor saxophone), Jeff Tain Watts (drums), Kenny Kirkland (piano), Branford Marsalis (soprano saxophone), Charnett Moffett (bass)
Black Codes marks the time in young Wynton’s career when he moved from being a Blakey/Hancock prodigy and started to stake out his own ground. — More…
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Grammy Awards, 29th Awards (1986), Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group
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Grammy Awards, 29th Awards (1986), Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group
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Grammy Awards, 29th Awards (1986), Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist
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Jazzwise, 100 Albums That Shook the World
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Penguin Guide to Jazz, Core Collection
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If there is one complaint about this beguiling, driving outing, it's that after its 44-minute running time, Gogo Penguin's "magic in motion" aesthetic is so beautifully articulated in this immersive,... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 12th June 2020
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AllMusic, Editor's Choice, June 2020
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Jazz FM, 25 Best Jazz Albums of 2020
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Officium Novum: Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble
Jan Garbarek (soprano & tenor saxophones)
The Hilliard Ensemble (David James, countertenor, Rogers Covey-Crump, tenor, Steven Harrold, Gordon Jones, baritone)
Over the immanent, limpid voices Garbarek improvises equally immaculate counter-melodies. His contributions tend to be somewhat predictable, more decoration than improvisation in the fullest... — More…
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The Survivor's Suite
Keith Jarrett (piano/soprano saxophone/bass recorder/celeste/osi drums), Dewey Redman (tenor saxophone/percussion), Charlie Haden (double bass), Paul Motian (drums/percussion)
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Jazz 100, Top 100 Jazz Albums, Next 100 (Pre-1980)
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Recorded on the back of two intense years touring together, the trio’s playing is not so much in the pocket as in one another’s pocket, Morgan and Royston transcending the rhythm section role... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, September 2020, Jazz Choice
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Presto Recording of the Week, 21st August 2020
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AllMusic, Editor's Choice, August 2020
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Jazz FM, 25 Best Jazz Albums of 2020
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