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PopMatters

May 26, 2022

REVIEW: Whole Note on Secular Psalms

Broomer calls it, "an ambitious, insistently egalitarian work."


May 20, 2022

REVIEW: Downbeat on Secular Psalms

Ammar Kalia says "Douglas finds his strengths most clearly when focusing on instrumental mood music."


April 29, 2022

REVIEW: Stereogum on Secular Psalms

Phil Freeman chose the album for his "The Month in Jazz" feature!


April 19, 2022

REVIEW: PopMatters on Secular Psalms

Two reviews from John Garratt and Will Layman!


January 21, 2021

PopMatters reviews Dave Douglas ‘Marching Music’

Will Layman calls the album "a mixture of heavy and luminescent, with grooves and atmosphere sharing space."


January 19, 2021

PopMatters reviews Emi Makabe’s ‘Anniversary’

Reviewer Peter Margasak says the album, "immediately grabs the listener."


December 15, 2020

Dave Douglas ‘Dizzy Atmosphere’ named to PopMatters ‘Best of 2020’ list

Will Layman says, "The band is given lots of room and lots of responsibility, and each member repays what Douglas asks of them."


December 14, 2020

Webber/Morris Big Band’s ‘Both Are True’ named to PopMatters ‘Best of 2020’ list

Will Layman says: "Webber and Morris' expanded range of options breaks new ground while referencing a grand tradition."


August 24, 2020

Greg Ward’s ‘Stomping Off From Greenwood’ featured in PopMatters piece ’12 Brilliant Recent Jazz Albums’

Will Layman says, "Ward's nimble alto slithers through all of it, sounding more human and more vocal than anything else in the band: truly the vocalist who takes center stage."


August 18, 2020

‘Both Are True’ by the Webber / Morris Big Band reviewed by PopMatters

Will Layman says, "The Webber/Morris Big Band jumps out like a joy."


July 10, 2019

Pop Matters reviews Ryan Keberle’s ‘The Hope I Hold’

Will Layman says, "Ryan Keberle and Catharsis prove why they are one of the most progressive bands in modern jazz."


May 30, 2019

PopMatters reviews Douglas/Caine/Cyrille’s ‘Devotion’

Will Layman takes a deep dive on the album, calling it, "a unique vehicle for three master musicians."


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greenleafmusic Greenleaf Music @greenleafmusic ·
8 May

Composer and conductor David Sanford talked about what sparked his interest in writing for big bands and The Bob Newhart theme song when he stopped by A Noise from the Deep with Dave Douglas a few years ago.

Listen to the pod: https://greenleafmusic.com/anftd-94-david-sanford/

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5 May

It's been just over a week since the release of Michael Sarian's 'Esquina'! Alfredo Silletta from info135 writes, “Sarian once again demonstrates his passion for exploring new soundscapes...consolidating his identity alongside a solid and creative group.”

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2 May

We're loving the passionate response to 'Moving Parts' by Kaisa's Machine! Here are some of our favorite quotes from recent reviews by Modern Drummer, Making a Scene, and All About Jazz.

'Moving Parts': https://lnk.to/KM-MovingParts

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