From Craig Taborn’s “Trio of Bloom” to JD Allen’s “Love Letters” and Charles Lloyd’s “Figure in Blue,” fall jazz in Minnesota is rich with new sounds and live highlights. The Dakota’s October slate features Kenny Garrett, Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap, and Brandee Younger, with Herbie Hancock at the Orpheum.
Jazz albums
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Monk, Blue Note, and vibrations of legacy
This month’s jazz roundup features new releases from Paul Cornish and Eric Scott Reed, with tributes to legends like Sonny Clark and Geri Allen. Plus, don’t miss Jane Monheit and Rebirth Brass Band live in Minneapolis.
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New releases and rising voices
Jazz columnist Robin James spotlights Brandon Woody’s debut album “For the Love of It All,” plus new Blue Note releases, jazz radio favorites, and more.
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The year in jazz: My top 10 favorites
The best jazz albums of 2023 include Brian Blade, Louis Hayes, Nina Simone, Wynton Marsalis, Fred Hersh and Esperanza Spalding, Ron Blake, and Eric Alexander…