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Ambrose Akinmusire's honey from a winter stone is a profound exploration of the Black American experience, blending modern jazz with elements of classical composition and hip-hop. The album features collaborations with improvisational vocalist Kokayi, pianist Sam Harris, synthesist Chiquitamagic, drummer Justin Brown, and the Mivos Quartet, creating a rich tapestry of sound. Inspired by Julius Eastman's concept of "organic music," the compositions evolve organically, adding and subtracting layers to build intricate soundscapes. Tracks like "muffled screams" and "s-/Kinfolks" showcase Akinmusire's emotive trumpet playing and the ensemble's cohesive interplay, resulting in a deeply moving and innovative work that challenges genre boundaries. nonesuch.com daily.bandcamp.com ft.com Genre : avant-garde Jazz Country : US Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 29th / 118 Highlight : Bloomed (the ongoing processional of nighas in hoodie...

Immanuel Wilkins' third studio album, Blues Blood , released on October 11, 2024, via Blue Note Records, represents a significant evolution in his artistic journey. Co-produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, the album delves into themes of ancestral memory, spirituality, and community, blending various musical and sensory experiences that explore Wilkins' Black American heritage. The album comprises 14 tracks, including "Matte Glaze," "Afterlife Residence Time," and the title track "Blues Blood." Wilkins incorporates vocals for the first time, featuring artists such as Ganavya, June McDoom, Yaw Agyeman, and special guest Cécile McLorin Salvant, adding depth to the album's narrative. Critics have praised the album's innovative approach and thematic depth. DownBeat describes it as "haunting, profound, astonishing," achieving an "improbable balance of ethereal and earthy, of searching and grounded, of virtuosic and plainspokenly lyric...

Wendy Eisenberg's album Viewfinder , released on September 13, 2024, is a profound exploration of perception and self-image, inspired by their personal experience with laser eye surgery. The album comprises nine tracks, including "Lasik," "After Image," and "In the Pines," blending avant-garde jazz with experimental elements. Critics have lauded the album's innovative approach and thematic depth. Pitchfork highlights the album's focus on the recording environment, noting that "the sound of the room is often not just audible, but conspicuous." The Quietus emphasizes the album's narrative, stating that it uses "the experience of laser eye surgery as a jumping-off point for explorations of change, perception, and self-image." Dusted Magazine commends Eisenberg's versatility, mentioning their involvement in various projects and describing the album as a testament to their expansive range. Overall, Viewfinder is recog...

Genre : avant-garde Jazz Country : Brazil Final Verdict: 59% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking: 147th / 181 Highlight : Y'Y Made me think of: Shabaka Hutchings Jeff Parker Ahmad Jamal #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #avant-gardeJazz #AmaroFreitas #Brazil #LP #Album #release  

Genre : avant-garde Jazz Country : US Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 12th / 45 Highlight : Desiderata Made me think of: William Parker Vijay Iyer Matana Roberts #newalbum #newalbum2023 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #avant-gardeJazz #MaryHalvorson #US #LP #Album #release  

Genre : avant-garde Jazz Country : US Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 259th / 1036 Highlight : Mount Meigs Made me think of: Sun Ra Gil Scott-Heron Colin Stetson #newalbum #newalbum2023 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #avant-gardeJazz #LonnieHolley #US #LP #Album #release  

Genre : avant-garde Jazz Country : US Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 444th / 719 Highlight : The Mountain Made me think of: Kamasi Washington Shabaka Hutchings Peter Evans