Umberto Petrin delivers one of the most compelling jazz albums of recent years.

 ‘Particles’ is a testament to his artistry and innovation.

This review praises Umberto Petrin's 'Particles' as an outstanding jazz album. The work receives the highest rating, reflecting its profound musicality. Focus is on artistry, composition, and emotional depth. Recommended for anyone seeking high-caliber jazz. The review establishes Petrin as a significant figure in contemporary piano jazz. Experience the brilliance of 'Particles'—read the full review and immerse yourself in Umberto Petrin's jazz artistry!

 The Turin Horse have really hit the mark with ‘Unsavory Impurities’.

 I can only say ‘you must’ listen (as if it were an imposition) to this explosive debut.

The Turin Horse’s debut album 'Unsavory Impurities' is a complex and intense journey through aggressive noise rock, sludge, and mathcore. Featuring members from Dead Elephant and Morkobot, the album impressively blends violent riffs, pounding drums, and baritone sax into a dense soundscape. Its experimental inclinations culminate in tracks with ambient and free-jazz influences. The reviewer highly recommends this album for fans of experimental Italian underground music. Listen to The Turin Horse’s ‘Unsavory Impurities’ now and dive into Italy’s most captivating experimental noise rock debut!

 "At that point, muscle memory no longer works, so I have to rely completely on my ear."

 Skylla appears as a concept album or the soundtrack of an alternative film whose sequences are dictated by long narrative titles.

Ruth Goller's album Skylla showcases her exceptional talents as a bassist, singer, and composer. Blending jazz with experimental and ambient elements, the album is a concept work featuring refined vocal harmonies and eclectic sonic textures. Goller's instinctive approach and varied tunings create a multi-layered listening experience. Supported by talented collaborators and stellar production, Skylla is praised for its emotional depth and originality. Discover the innovative sounds of Ruth Goller's Skylla — listen now and dive into a world of jazz and experimental artistry.

 To sum up Gerardo Balestrieri in a few words, his genre can be defined as a jazz/swing in the style of Paolo Conte, but all seasoned with the artist's touch of originality.

 'The Best of' is the first work to listen to for anyone wanting to approach the singer-songwriter, and then perhaps delve into his previous albums.

The reviewer discovered Gerardo Balestrieri by chance and was impressed by his jazz-swing style reminiscent of Paolo Conte. 'The Best of' album, released in 2023, showcases 18 notable tracks plus a hidden bonus, representing 15 years of his career. The album mixes unique stories and musical adaptations, making it a great introduction to the artist’s work. Live concert experience enhanced the appreciation of his music. Listen to Gerardo Balestrieri’s 'The Best of' and immerse yourself in an original jazz-swing journey with heartfelt Italian storytelling.

 It took me 2 years to elevate this album to a masterpiece, making it mine, listening to it and relistening to it, finding the squaring of the circle.

 Every genre is unrecognizable yet identifiable, evanescent in the contours but perfectly in focus in the rendering.

Éons by Neptunian Maximalism is a demanding yet rewarding 128-minute instrumental masterpiece fusing diverse genres like drone doom, jazz, psychedelic rock, and avant-garde influences. The album is divided into three parts, narrating Earth's evolution from the Anthropocene to a speculative future era. Its complexity requires patient multiple listens, ultimately revealing a deeply communicative and immersive experience. The album artwork complements this sonic journey perfectly. Dive into the immersive world of Éons and discover a masterful blend of genres and cosmic storytelling—listen now!

 "How can I resist this sonic flow that causes me a state of trance, halfway between the dream world and the psychedelic condition?"

 "If such an album turns out to be enveloping, the reason lies in the magic inherent in the notes released along the grooves of the vinyl... if this is not the demonstration of a musician's genius, then how do we define a musician as a 'genius'?"

The review explores Pharoah Sanders' 1973 album Village of the Pharoahs, highlighting its hypnotic and immersive qualities. Though lesser-known compared to his major works, this album blends free jazz with enchanting percussion to evoke vivid imagery. The reviewer contrasts this soulful jazz experience with modern music trends and praises the album’s ability to transport listeners. A deep appreciation for Sanders' artistic genius shines throughout. Dive into the hypnotic soundscape of Pharoah Sanders' Village of the Pharoahs and discover a jazz journey like no other.

 It’s a sort of big bang, a small explosion of pure entropy on the piano from which everything draws nourishment and foundation.

 None of them reconciles me to pure improvisation like Bley, understood as total liberation from schemes and constraints.

Paul Bley’s 2007 album 'About Time' showcases his lifetime commitment to pure, spontaneous jazz improvisation through solo piano performances. The record presents a lyrical yet challenging journey that embodies Bley’s unique style, combining irony, melancholy, and creative freedom. It highlights his refusal to rely on conventional structures, offering a raw and honest musical experience. Though not the easiest entry point to his work, it stands as a poignant farewell from one of jazz’s greatest pianists. Dive into Paul Bley’s masterful solo piano improvisations and experience jazz purity in its most genuine form.

 The sax becomes a propellant, the cosmonaut musician imparts the force of his art onto the instrument.

 The trio, without realizing it, has terraformed the empty space that was suffocating them.

The review depicts The Comet Is Coming's album as a transcendent jazz journey through space and inner turmoil. The trio's music transforms dark cosmic silence into a vibrant landscape of creation and hope. The saxophone leads a narrative of exploration, solitude, and artistic resilience, ultimately offering a sense of victory against chaos. This evocative, almost poetic review highlights the album's powerful emotional and sonic depth. Dive into The Comet Is Coming’s cosmic jazz voyage and experience a sonic journey through the stars. Listen now!

 The Magic. Yes, the magic that only, or almost only, a Hancock on piano knows how to create. A true auditory orgasm, ladies and gentlemen.

 If you’re looking for a Great jazz album or simply want to hear some really good music, this record cannot be missed.

The reviewer praises Herbie Hancock's 1964 album Empyrean Isles for its masterful jazz performances and outstanding musicianship from Ron Hubbard, Tony Williams, and Ron Carter. The album's mix of Hard Bop and avant-garde elements creates a rich, captivating listening experience. Each track is highlighted for its unique contribution, culminating in a must-have classic jazz record. Dive into Herbie Hancock's Empyrean Isles and experience a jazz masterpiece filled with magic and virtuosity—listen now!

 There is no musician in the contemporary music scene capable of fully immersing himself in the magnificent ambiguity of the guitar like Marc Ribot.

 He often and willingly extends into territories where the chordal structure or form is nothing but a fragile specter in the background.

Marc Ribot’s 1995 album Don’t Blame Me stands as an eclectic blend of jazz standards and experimental sounds. Showcasing his unique guitar style, Ribot blurs genre boundaries with influences from free jazz, noise punk, and Cuban music. The album balances familiar melodies with daring improvisations and original compositions, revealing Ribot’s remarkable versatility. It remains a challenging but rewarding listen, reflecting his diverse musical identity. Dive into Marc Ribot’s Don’t Blame Me to experience jazz standards transformed by avant-garde guitar mastery.

 Music without target and without direction, or rather, the target always changes and the direction too.

 Compared to the captain, your Tom is a prudish virgin.

The review passionately explores Captain Beefheart’s album 'Lick My Decals Off, Baby' as a complex, chaotic masterpiece following 'Trout Mask Replica.' It highlights the album’s unpredictable rhythms, unusual vocals, and blend of blues and free jazz with artistic innovation. The reviewer shares a personal journey from frustration to admiration, recognizing the album’s unique, playful refinement and its place among Beefheart's best works. Discover the raw genius of Captain Beefheart’s 'Lick My Decals Off, Baby'—listen now and experience true musical experimentation!

 This delve into the roots of Mother Africa — in this blend of blood, sacredness, and earth — is now John W. Coltrane. And this is his final word.

 A more measured expression, herald of sleep and oblivion, now appeared in the haughty and seraphic voice of Trane; but what is expression if not a retained ardor and then expressed, drawn out with force?

The review takes a poetic and emotional dive into John Coltrane's last album, Expression, highlighting its spiritual connection to African roots and the cosmic nature of the music. It reflects on Coltrane's struggle with illness and the profound yet measured artistry in his final recordings. The album is portrayed as a powerful, enigmatic farewell that balances dissonance with ancestral warmth. Discover the spiritual depths of John Coltrane’s final masterpiece and experience a powerful journey through jazz history today.

 Malcolm X had just died and Malcolm X will live again and again with his rebellious and bitter cry.

 A burning revolt comes forward for breaths — and disorder and broken chains and sweat and advance of strangled phrases — to give voice to those whose passion has been subdued by too many abuses.

Archie Shepp's Fire Music is a powerful jazz album that channels the restless and angry spirit of Malcolm X. It conveys a burning revolt and struggle through intense musical expression. The album speaks to passion subdued by abuse and the emergence of a new world. Shepp's work stands as a bold and emotional tribute to the civil rights icon. Dive into Archie Shepp's Fire Music and experience the fierce spirit of jazz as a voice for change and tribute to Malcolm X.

 A novel mingling, light as a cloud, of places, people, and sounds.

 This is the organic way, the way of the organic society: to flow with time.

Don Cherry’s Organic Music Society is celebrated as a vibrant and spiritual exploration of sound, blending jazz with world music influences. Recorded in 1971, the album reflects Cherry’s restless quest for new musical horizons, combining improvisation with a dynamic balance of harmony and dissonance. The review highlights the album’s cosmic and visionary qualities, its eclectic textures, and its invitation to listeners to flow with time and explore new sonic territories. Dive into Don Cherry's Organic Music Society and experience a unique journey through cosmic jazz and world music fusion.

 Here a metallurgical groove and free noise sniff each other, rub together, get confused.

 The avant-garde dresses up as a handmaid of rock’n’roll, a kind of maid who creates chaos to bring order.

This review praises the album '3 Characters' by Sunwatchers and Eugene Chadbourne as a bold and successful tribute to three iconic but underappreciated musicians. The album blends avant-garde jazz, rock, and free noise, creating an intriguing sonic experience. It honors the spirit of Minutemen, Doug Sahm, and Henry Flynt through chaotic, passionate, and genre-defying compositions. The reviewer appreciates the innovative fusion and expressive execution throughout. Dive into '3 Characters' and experience a thrilling fusion of chaos, jazz, and rock—explore this avant-garde tribute now!

 What we are faced with is a bold tribute album to unorthodox jazz.

 In reality, one of the best albums of 2020.

King Khan's 2020 album The Infinite Ones is a surprising and successful tribute to unorthodox jazz legends like Sun Ra and Mulatu Astatke. Known for his garage soul legacy, Khan embraces spiritual and Afrocentric jazz with authenticity, aided by seasoned collaborators. The album delivers concise and credible jazz tracks that challenge expectations while remaining accessible. It stands out as one of the best albums of the year. Explore King Khan's jazz fusion on The Infinite Ones and experience the unexpected blend of garage soul and afrofuturism!

 In 1965 Coltrane with his takes a maximalistic and very calculated approach with his left hand and a wild and promiscuous minimalism with his right, and he works magic.

 Coltrane sets fire. He has torn the wood from his heart, the sparks from his brain, and gifts them to the world by throwing the incinerated confetti of a brilliant project into the air.

The review explores John Coltrane's 1965 album Sun Ship, highlighting its balance of calculated complexity and raw freedom. It praises the interplay of the quartet and Coltrane's intense expression. The music is seen as both deeply emotional and meticulously crafted, transcending typical European free jazz. Overall, it acknowledges the album as a brilliant and powerful project full of tension and release. Dive into John Coltrane's Sun Ship and experience the fiery genius of jazz's boundary-pushing classic.

 "Allan Holdsworth... represents the pinnacle of a certain kind of almost unattainable virtuosity for most."

 "The Sixteen Men of Tain is one of his most beautiful albums: unexpectedly melodic, rhythmically and melodically evocative, dreamy."

The review praises Allan Holdsworth’s album The Sixteen Men of Tain as a pinnacle of guitar virtuosity and melodic invention. The author, a guitarist with heavy metal roots, admires Holdsworth's unique phrasing and legato technique. The album is described as unexpectedly melodic, rhythmically evocative, and dreamy. It is warmly recommended as a must-listen even beyond typical genre fans. Dive into Allan Holdsworth’s The Sixteen Men of Tain and experience guitar mastery like never before!

 "The red primrose of the Japanese underground, I can hardly believe it."

 "53 minutes of free jazz... mixed with bursts of folk and long passages of pure noise."

The review narrates a personal journey to discover the obscure Japanese band Ahousen and their rare self-titled live album. It highlights the album's blend of free jazz, noise, and folk, and the emotional impact of its raw, unsettling vocals. Alongside the music, the story reflects on friendship, life changes, and the shared passion for underground sounds. Despite the difficulty of finding the album, the reviewer praises its unique and powerful listening experience. Explore the raw energy of Ahousen's rare live album and dive into Japan's underground experimental noise scene today!

 Art must always limp a little.

 Misha is a sort of Dr. Monk and Mr. Dada, Han is the constant interference.

This review celebrates the dynamic interplay and absurd humor in Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink's album Midwoud 77. The duo's improvisational style blends beautiful melodies with intentional imperfections, inspired by Thelonious Monk. Their lively performances balance chaos and order, embracing life’s seriousness with a wink. The result is an engaging avant-garde jazz experience full of charm and wit. Dive into the playful jazz world of Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink—listen to Midwoud 77 to experience their unique improvisational magic!