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Brazil's Amaro Freitas preps new LP ft Shabaka Hutchings, Jeff Parker, Brandee Younger & more (hear "Encantado")

Brazilian composer and pianist Amaro Freitas has announced new album ‘Y’Y,’ which will be out March 1 via Sylvan Esso’s Psychic Hotline label.

Natural Information Society discuss the inspirations behind 'Since Time Is Gravity'

Natural Information Society leader Joshua Abrams tells us about the inspirations behind the group’s new album, a collaboration with tenor saxophonist Ari Brown.

William Parker brought "Criminals in the White House" to LPR (review, pics, setlist)

The legendary bassist, composer and multiple band leader William Parker, a major force in free jazz, brought a politically charged concept performance to NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge…

Winter Jazzfest 2017 lineup (Pharoah Sanders, Sam Amidon, Kneebody, more)

NYC’s annual multi-venue Winter Jazzfest happens from January 5-10 at Le Poisson Rouge, The New School, SOB’s…

Akron/Family played LPR (pics) & Monster Island (audio)

Akron/Family and guests (“Xtended Family”) that included William Parker and Hamid Drake played a special collaborative set at (Le) Poisson Rouge on June 30th to close the 11-day Vision Fest XV…