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Matana Roberts’ Coin Coin Project

Jazz rarely brings tears to one’s eyes, but here is an exception. The Coin Coin project expresses the most dramatic human emotions ever heard on jazz albums. It reminds us of what should never have been, what should no longer exist, and that humanity should be one.

So, if one of humanity’s tragedies is its inability to recognize itself and to understand that the other is oneself, then the Coin Coin project brings this tragedy to life deep within us, making it–through illumination mainly–accessible essentially.

The History of Jazz: A Guide to Its Key Periods

Jazz is often approached through its genres, each of which describes a particular sound, style, or way of playing. But these styles did not appear in isolation. They emerged over time, shaped by musicians, places, and contexts that continuously redefined what jazz could be.

Looking at jazz through its periods offers a different perspective. Instead of focusing only on how the music sounds, it helps us understand when and why it sounds that way. From its early development in New Orleans at the beginning of the 20th century to its current global and hybrid forms, jazz has evolved through a series of phases, each marked by distinct musical ideas and cultural shifts.

Does the world really need this album?

We live in a time where music has never been so abundant. Every week, dozens of new albums appear, streaming services highlight fresh releases, and social media keeps reminding us (including us) of what we “should” be listening to. It is exciting, of course, but also overwhelming. With so much coming at us, it is natural to pause and wonder: Do we really need all of this? Does the world truly need one more album?

Five Essential Akosh Szelevényi Albums

During the ‘90s, in France, one jazz musician was making free jazz so beautiful and accessible, he got to sign a contract with the biggest publisher of the time (Universal Music) only three years after self-releasing his second album.

The Best Jazz Fusion Albums

First, let’s clarify one thing: Jazz fusion and jazz-rock are the same (to start with at least). The confusion may come from the preferences on each side of the Atlantic. While Europeans will most probably say “jazz-rock”, Americans will prefer referring to it as “jazz fusion”.

The Reason Why’s Original Tracks – Goran Kajfes Subtropic Arkestra

If you like spending time in record shops, just looking around for some old gems, then you should pay attention to the following cover art. These are the albums and EPs that Goran Kafjes himself must have stumbled upon one day since they all contain the original tracks from the Goran Kajfes Subtropic Arkestra’s The Reason Why, Vol. I, II & III.