In spite of the prejudice and challenges the avant-garde faces, there are always, fortunately, record labels who support the creation of experimental music. Massimo Iudicone, who runs the Italian jazz ...

Yes, Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal was a jazz legend. But his talent for even-handedly incorporating jazz, Brazilian folk music and avant-garde classical music meant ...

2023 was an eventful year for acclaimed saxophonist, flutist and composer Anna Webber. She released her new album, Shimmer Wince, in October and was appointed New England Conservatory's New Jazz ...

When the lineup was announced for the 25th Concert of Colors — Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival — Griot Galaxy immediately jumped out. No Detroit jazz ensemble is more legendary ...

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Sam Rivers clearly didn’t show up for work the day they decided avant-garde jazz was supposed to be harsh and un-listenable. Whereas much of what is known as “downtown,” “postmodern,” “free,” or ...

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Even for us, a 41-year-old alt-weekly, we know that 25 years is a long time to do anything. Celebrating its 25th year as a world-renowned avant-garde jazz and creative music festival is Edgefest, ...

ANN ARBOR, MI-- Avant-garde jazz festival, Edgefest, will celebrate its 25th anniversary when it comes to Ann Arbor Oct. 28-30. Avant-garde jazz combines music from all genres to create ...

“Can we go deep into the obscure, or do we need to stay mainstream?” Jones’ streaming channel offers a wealth of rarely seen concerts, documentaries, interviews and music-related archival films.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Avant-garde jazz act The Bad Plus is headed to Cleveland for a pair of concerts at the Bop Stop at the Music Settlement (2920 Detroit Ave.) on February 7. Performances that evening ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Ballister Rob Levy Special to the Post-Dispatch Since 1959 New Music Circle has introduced St. Louisans to music from the fringes ...