"The albums by Jamal and Henderson are from the nineteen-seventies, a time when jazz was in crisis—and their performances present personal responses to the artists' own situations and to the state of the music at large."
"Jamal started his recording career in 1951 with a style of piano playing so unusual that it was often grossly misunderstood and underestimated, creating arrangements for trios that served as backdrops for his improvisation."
"Taylor's recording, from the late sixties, defines a bold advance in jazz that nevertheless reconnects with the music's traditions, showcasing the evolution of the genre."
New archival live performances by Ahmad Jamal, Joe Henderson, and Cecil Taylor have been released, marking Record Store Day. Producer Zev Feldman has facilitated these transformative releases from previously unavailable sources. The albums from Jamal and Henderson, recorded in the 1970s, reflect personal responses to their situations and the state of jazz. Taylor's late 1960s recording signifies a bold advancement in jazz while reconnecting with its traditions. These releases deepen jazz history and expand its imaginative range.
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