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The 10 Best Avant Garde Albums of 2025
POW lists out the top 10 avant garde jazz(ish) albums of the year.
Dec 17, 2025
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Chris Robinson
A Conversation With Jazz Legend Lonnie Liston Smith
Matthew Ritchie speaks with the Richmond, Va. jazz legend about his ‘Jazz Is Dead’ album with Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, his philosophies…
Jun 13, 2023
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Passion Weiss
"We're In It, But Not of It": An Interview With Greg Paul of L.A. Jazz Band Katalyst
Sam Ribakoff speaks to the jazz drummer about the importance of performing live, finding Katalyst's unique sound, their new album for Jazz Is Dead and…
Aug 18, 2022
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Sam Ribakoff
“It’s a Lot Easier To Hide in Distortion:” Christopher Hoffman’s ‘Asp Nimbus'
On his latest project, cellist Christopher Hoffman lets the tape roll, letting his collaborators work out parts in real time.
Aug 10, 2021
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Will Schube
"Jazz Is Black and Must Be Kept That Way:" The Black Jazz Records Essentials
The Black-owned and operated Oakland imprint lasted only four years, released 20 albums, but made a lasting impact.
Jun 16, 2021
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Chris Robinson
Music as Counterargument: BBE collects untraceable Japanese jazz
Jordan Ryan Pedersen surveys the not latest but maybe greatest of Japanese jazz.
Oct 15, 2019
From the City of Shades: Kiefer's "Sunny"
Will Schube takes a quick look at the L.A. beat musician's newest single.
Feb 27, 2019
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Will Schube
Oh Yeah, I Love that Place: Onyx Collective Swing on "2AM at Veselka"
Will Schube takes a look at the latest single from Onyx Collective.
Jun 7, 2018
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Will Schube
POW Premiere: Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids Release "Sunset"
POW premieres the latest track from Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids, "Sunset."
May 9, 2018
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Chris Daly
What's Old Is New: Ryan Porter's 'The Optimist' Finally Arrives
Dean Van Nguyen breaks down Ryan Porter's now (old) LP, 'The Optimist.'
Mar 15, 2018
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Dean Van Nguyen
Workingman's Jazz: GoGo Penguin Returns with 'A Humdrum Star'
Chris Daly takes a look at the latest LP from UK jazz trio GoGo Penguin.
Feb 14, 2018
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Chris Daly
Ropeadope Records Round-Up: The Independent Jazz Label Dumps Mo' Fire
Alex Dwyer breaks down the next crop of LA jazz stalwarts.
Aug 11, 2017
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Alex Dwyer
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