Jazz Reviews
Astral Weeks Review: A Mystical, Meandering Masterpiece
Van Morrison's dreamlike second album blends folk, jazz and soul into something unclassifiable. Our verdict.
To Pimp a Butterfly Review: A Hip-Hop Epic with Jazz and Funk in Its Veins
Kendrick Lamar's ambitious third album fuses jazz, funk and spoken word into a major statement on race and identity. Our verdict.
Kind of Blue Review: The Best-Selling Jazz Record of All Time
Miles Davis's modal jazz landmark is cool, elegant and endlessly listenable. Our verdict.
A Love Supreme Review: A Spiritual Suite in Four Parts
John Coltrane's devotional masterpiece is intense, beautiful and deeply moving. Our verdict.
Blackstar Review: A Farewell in Disguise
Bowie's final album, released days before his death, is dark, jazzy and fearless. Our verdict.
Trout Mask Replica Review: Wilfully Wild and Utterly Unique
Captain Beefheart's avant-garde double album is a challenging, singular listen. Our verdict.
Bitches Brew Review: Jazz Plugs In
Miles Davis's electric double album fused jazz with rock rhythms in a long, wild experiment. Our verdict.