Improv and Avant-Garde

Anne Müller

Heliopause

PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2019

There are two kinds of classical music lovers. For the traditionalists, new music is primarily about (gently) reinterpreting the masters. N...

Bill Orcutt

Odds Against Tomorrow

PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2019

Bill Orcutt's distinctive Americana take on guitar balances the ornery axes of John Fahey, Thurston Moore and collaborator Alan Licht. The...

exclusiveOR / International Contemporary Ensemble / Architeuthis Walks on Land

Modules

PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2019

It's not often that a contemporary work presents such a seamless integration of so many elements in such an inspired fashion. exclusiveOR (...

Pat Thomas / Dominic Lash / Tony Orrell

BleySchool

PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2019

Paul Bley was a Montreal-born jazz pianist who redefined piano jazz and who, someone pointed out, literally invented Keith Jarrett. While o...

Yann Tiersen Shares "Closer" Featuring Blonde Redhead

PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2019

Yann Tiersen recently announced plans for a new record called Portrait — due December 6 via Mute — and now we have the record's newest sing...

Alessandro Alessandroni and Giuliano Sorgini Reissues Detailed by Sonor Music Editions

PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2019

Earlier this year, Sonor Music Editions teased an incoming reissue of Alessandro Alessandroni's holy grail Open Air Parade, promising the e...

Chet Baker

The Legendary Riverside Albums

PUBLISHED Nov 19, 2019

Although admired throughout his career, Chet Baker was never revered in the same manner as mid-century peers like Miles, Ornette and Coltra...

Gigi Masin Unveils New Double Album 'Calypso'

PUBLISHED Nov 19, 2019

Gigi Masin is making his return with a new full-length, and to prove the veteran Italian ambient maestro is still brimming with fresh sonic...