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News
Pierre Favre Trio
Fle Schounten, Vincent Courtois, Sofia Borges, Pierre Baux - Open Space (Relative Pitch, 2026)
Mary Halvorson Announces Canis Major Dates and New Recording Projects
Omar Apollo and Steve Lacy Embrace in New Photo: 'Hoes Mad'
The Tomeka Reid Quartet :: Dance! Skip! Hop!
Mary Halvorson Announces Canis Major Dates and New Recording Projects
The Tomeka Reid Quartet :: Dance! Skip! Hop!
Pierre Favre Trio
Fle Schounten, Vincent Courtois, Sofia Borges, Pierre Baux - Open Space (Relative Pitch, 2026)
Omar Apollo and Steve Lacy Embrace in New Photo: 'Hoes Mad'
Overview
A wave of tributes marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth, with Dianne Reeves and Branford Marsalis releasing a collaborative album honoring the jazz icon, while Philadelphia hosts a citywide celebration. New music from artists including Cécile McLorin Salvant, Muriel Grossmann, and Ivo Perelman further expands the free jazz landscape, alongside archival releases and curated playlists highlighting Coltrane’s enduring influence.
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