You'll Hear It The Best New Jazz of 2025
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Dec 29, 2025 Dive into the top jazz releases of 2025 as Adam Maness breaks down unforgettable tracks! Highlights include the mesmerizing 'Spiral Dance' by Branford Marsalis and Kenny Barron's soulful 'Minor Blues Redux.' Joshua Redman’s collaboration with young talents shines in 'Icarus.' Discover the chemistry of Gillian Margot and Geoffrey Keezer, and be amazed by Sullivan Fortner's innovative techniques. Cécile McLorin Salvant takes adventurous turns, while Brad Mehldau reinterprets Elliott Smith in a daring tribute. Enjoy insights and celebrate the jazz community!
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Commit To Daily Musical Habits
- Join a structured practice system instead of relying on yearly resolutions to sustain progress.
- Use guided lessons and weekly modules to keep momentum and avoid early burnout.
Reinterpretation Refreshes Classics
- Revisiting classic recordings through reinterpretation can create fresh artistic statements.
- Branford Marsalis' Belonging reworks Keith Jarrett's 1974 album while keeping track order for continuity and contrast.
Kenny Barron: Fountain Of Youth Live
- Adam praises Kenny Barron's vitality and recommends hearing his playing as a demonstration of enduring artistry.
- He recounts seeing Barron live and calls it a clinic and fountain of youth.
