Two new releases from saxophonist, composer, and arranger Philippe Coté—Bell Tolls Variations and Fleur Revisited—offer reimagined compositions that straddle the line between jazz and classical and deliver thoughtful, lyrical commentary on weighty subjects.
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Aaron Parks, Quartette Oblique, and Ben Wendel Dazzle with New Releases
A flood of recent releases is clogging up my in-box. Here are a few quick takes to get things moving again. Continue reading
Masters at Play
Two new releases spotlight masters of different territories in the musical universe, pianist Marc Copland and flutist Nicole Mitchell. Continue reading