jazz saxophone Archives

Joe Lovano | Us Five, ‘Bird Songs’ Album Review

Joe Lovano’s lifelong devotion to the music of Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker resulted in the release of one of the best jazz albums of recent years.

The first release from new jazz label Lit Soc showcases Toronto saxophonist Patrick Smith.

Acclaimed jazz saxophonist/composer Jerome Sabbagh revives his quartet in a dazzling new recording.

His gorgeous saxophone tones are fully on display in Kim Waters’ upcoming release, aptly titled Time 2 Groove.

Saxophonist Joe Lovano and the Marcin Wasilewski Trio are in an especially adventurous spirit on Homage.

Swiss saxophone virtuoso Nicolas Masson’s quartet issues their second album for ECM, following 2018’s highly-praised Travelers.