Modern Free Jazz

Modern free jazz is an avant-garde evolution of the jazz genre that embraces harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic experimentation, often characterized by the absence of set chord changes or predictable structure. It prioritizes improvisation and interaction, fostering individual expression and dynamic conversations within ensembles. The sound can be atonal and dissonant, with irregular tempos and extended techniques pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz. Artists like Whit Dickey and Mat Maneri typify the genre's introspective percussion and unconventional string voicings, while the reed innovations of Ivo Perelman and the bold improvisations of Henry Threadgill Sextett reflect the genre's range—from atmospheric minimalism to densely layered complexity. Whether through the driving bass lines of Michael Formanek or the intricate drum patterns of Paal Nilssen-Love, modern free jazz continues to evolve, shaping a soundscape both challenging and exhilarating for listeners.

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Supernova
Album - 7 Tracks - Released November 7, 2024

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Aki Takase
Barry Guy
Chad Taylor
Ches Smith
Darius Jones
Ellery Eskelin
Gerald Cleaver
Henry Threadgill Sextett
Ivo Perelman
James Brandon Lewis
Kirk Knuffke
Lotte Anker
Mario Pavone
Mat Maneri
Michael Formanek
Nicole Mitchell
Paal Nilssen-Love
Paul Lytton
Rob Mazurek
Steph Richards
Steve Swell
Taylor Ho Bynum
The Vandermark 5
Tony Malaby
Trio Viriditas
Tyshawn Sorey
Whit Dickey
James Brandon Lewis
Rob Mazurek
Tyshawn Sorey
Ches Smith
Chad Taylor
Gerald Cleaver
Barry Guy
Aki Takase
Kirk Knuffke
Nicole Mitchell
Michael Formanek
Mat Maneri
Darius Jones
Steph Richards
Ellery Eskelin
Tony Malaby
Ivo Perelman
Whit Dickey
Paal Nilssen-Love
Paul Lytton
Henry Threadgill Sextett
Steve Swell
Taylor Ho Bynum
The Vandermark 5
Mario Pavone
Lotte Anker
Trio Viriditas