The Free Jazz Collective

Reviews of Free Jazz and Improvised Music

Monday, April 20, 2026

Around, about and present … Three archival releases point to the continuing relevance of Derek Bailey’s work …

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By Stuart Broomer Right around the 20th anniversary of Derek Bailey’s passing on December 25, 2005, three recordings appeared (or...
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe: Obituary for Hans Falb (1954–2025)

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Hans Falb. Photo by  Elvira Faltermeier. By  Philipp Schmickl (translated by Friederike Kulcsar, read German original ) Hans Fa...
Saturday, April 18, 2026

Alan Niblock, John Butcher, Mark Sanders - Tectonic Plates (577 Records, 2025)

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By Stef Gijssels How often can you listen to the same music of free improvisation before you can almost anticipate what's coming? The an...
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Friday, April 17, 2026

Olaf Rupp - Berlin Eiskeller (scatterArchive, 2026)

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By Martin Schray The “Eiskeller” (German for ice cellar) is a tranquil area in Berlin’s Hake...
Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Suggestive Sounds of Paula and Pablo

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By Paul Acquaro Paula Shocron - Tarot Sonoro (self-released, 2025) Argentinian pianist Paula Shocron's Tarot Sonoro is, as th...
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tashi Dorji - Low Clouds Hang, This Land Is on Fire (Drag City, 2026)

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  By William Rossi All art reflects the times it was created in and all art is by extension political. This isn't a no...
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Monday, April 13, 2026

Irreversible Entanglements- Future Present Past (Impulse!, 2026)

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By Martin Schray After Protect Your Light , Future Present Past is Irreversible Entanglem...
Sunday, April 12, 2026

100 Jahre MILES DAVIS PANGEA

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Oh, this one is an unexpected treat... the centennial celebrations of Miles Davis are happening all over, but I would surmise that very few ...
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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Marilyn Crispell/Anders Jormin–Memento (ECM, 2026)

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By Kenneth Blanchard I don’t remember a time when I didn’t like rock music. I do remember ...
Friday, April 10, 2026

Sun Ra/Walt Dickerson - Visions (SteepleChase, 2025/1978)

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By David Cristol Recorded in July 1978 and released in 1979, this is a special album in the expansive Sun Ra discography. Firstly...
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