Michael Formanek

Exciting new collaborations abound in the latest edition of Take Five.

Saxophonist Tony Malaby, unlucky at the beginning of the pandemic after catching a very early case of the virus — the subsequent isolation imposed on his playing led him to a unique solution.

Along with a fresh new remix of a track by Nubya Garcia.Jeremy Pelt, “Solidarity”Trumpeter-composer Jeremy Pelt titled his new album Griot: This is…

At one point in the process of compiling WBGO’s 2020 Fall Preview, I realized that a handful of this season’s most anticipated albums amount to More of…

Eric Revis, “Baby Renfroe”As you may recall, Eric Revis had a hand in one of last year’s standout jazz albums: The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul,…

Autumn brings a cornucopia for jazz fans. Must-have albums, can’t-miss festivals, sounds both old and new. WBGO has gathered 88 highlights for your…