Progressive - CD Reviews (378)
Danish multi-instrumentalist Robin Taylor’s latest progressive-rock extravaganza might loom as one of his finest recorded hours to date. Featuring an armada of keyboards…
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This recent venture represents something of a transformation for New York City based, and mega-talented reedman/composer Rob Reddy. Abetted by grants and other artistic …
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Featuring mega-talented pianist Alex Maguire, this supremely talented European quintet generates some high-heat throughout this rather extroverted progressive-jazz date.…
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Given the respective discographies of these superb musicians and visionaries, we’ve learned to assume the unexpected. This European-American quartet finds alto saxophoni…
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Leave it to our brothers across the pond in Scandinavia to absorb, morph and help re-stylize the tried and true, whether we’re talking jazz, classical or in this case, p…
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Welcome Chicago trumpeter/composer Greg Duncan to the growing list of jazz artists. His compositional style, paired with his astounding playing will send Duncan toward t…
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King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto and multi-instrumentalist Markus Reuter along with guest artists, elicit a largely pulsating storybook mindset via a progressive-rock…
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Turkish guitarist Erdem Helvacioglu recorded these largely ambient acoustic-electric works in an Istanbul studio. As a habit, I rarely peruse liner notes till I preview …
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Depth of understanding with regard to the historical lineage of one’s instrument is a vital component in a jazz musician’s development. On Speaking in Tongues, Ar…
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Bruce Hornsby has assembled a trio of significant merit for his first jazz effort. The rhythm section consists of bassist Christian McBride and drummer Jack Dejohnette. …
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Pianist Christian Wallumrød’s fourth outing for this record label reaffirms his penchant for breaking down genres and reformulating them into a distinct voice. Here, the…
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In what seems like an endless sea of young jazz stalwarts vying for attention, New York-based saxophonist Dave Noland stands out with a sound brimming with warmth and ex…
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Somehow it doesn’t seem possible, but it has now been 20 years since multi-Grammy winner rock/pop pianist Bruce Hornsby burst upon the music world. His highly infectious…
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This band has managed to become one of the darlings of the progressive jazz stratum. With its fourth release, the unit’s mark of distinction moves forward, where strong …
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Guitarist and composer Paul Nash passed away in 2006 from complications due to brain cancer. Before he passed away he organized a two-CD project meant to represent the d…
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Hailing from Toronto, Canada pianist Andy Milne earned an Honors degree in music from York University, where he studied with, among others, Oscar Peterson. Encouraged by…
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French clarinetist/saxophonist Louis Sclavis has emerged into the spectrum of the great progressive-jazz musical minds. He defies rigid categorization, since he often em…
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They’re somewhat of a legendary Italian jazz-rock band, emanating from its ‘70s issued LPs "Tilt" and Giro Di Valzer Per Domani" as this powerhouse unit t…
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These musicians convey a noticeable sense of friendship and mutual respect during their periodic duo and ensemble based performances. As a follow-up to their 1997 gem ti…
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Bassist/composer Omer Avital has always been something of a free-spirit; exploring the full sonic terrain of his bass and encouraging a vibrant, communal approach throug…
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