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The deep creative music scene in Germany reaches out to many artists, and three of the new releases in this week’s show have a Berlin reference point. Saxophonist Camila Nebbia makes that city her home base now; her new “Limbo” features a strong quintet whose members, like the native of Continue Reading

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 #1478 Bassist Stephan Crump began looking at bird’s nesting practices after being asked if he was enjoying being an empty-nester since his two boys were not home anymore; that led to his new and striking album, “Passerine”. The master trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith was guided Continue Reading

Henry Threadgill last week and Henry Threadgill this week. This time he’s in the company of pianist Vijay Iyer and drummer Dafnis Prieto. With 15 years of playing as a trio (their first gig was a first-time meeting at the Jazz Gallery) it’s logical to call this new release “Fifteen”. Continue Reading