STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Frank Zappa — Jazz From Hell
Released 1986

Jazz From Hell

Frank Zappa

Jazz From Hell by Frank Zappa: An Uncompromising, Experimental Masterpiece

In the early 1980s, legendary musician Frank Zappa was at a crossroads. He had released a string of challenging, ofte…

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Max Roach — Jazz in ¾ Time
Released 1957

Jazz in ¾ Time

Max Roach

Album spotlight: Max Roach-Jazz in ¾ Time – Jazz in ¾ Time

Album overview Max Roach's "Jazz in ¾ Time," released in 1965 on the renowned Impulse! label, stands as a significant…

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Azymuth — Jazz Is Dead 4: Azymuth
Released 2020

Jazz Is Dead 4: Azymuth

Azymuth

One week with Jazz Is Dead 4: Azymuth: thoughts on Azymuth

Jazz Is Dead 4: Azymuth- Album Overview "Jazz Is Dead 4: Azymuth," released in 2023, is the fourth installment in the…

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Eddie Palmieri — Jazz Man
Released 2014

Jazz Man

Eddie Palmieri

First impressions of Eddie Palmieri – Jazz Man

Jazz Man- Album Overview Eddie Palmieri's "Jazz Man," released in 1984, stands as a pivotal moment in the fusion of L…

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Tito Puente — Jazz Man
Released 2014

Jazz Man

Tito Puente

Exploring the sound of Tito Puente: Jazz Man

Jazz Man- Album Overview The album "Jazz Man" by the legendary Tito Puente was released in 1970 under the RCA Victor …

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Dave Brubeck — Jazz Manifesto
Released 2010

Jazz Manifesto

Dave Brubeck

From intro to finale: what Jazz Manifesto delivers

Jazz Manifesto- Album Overview Released in 1975 under the label Concord Records, "Jazz Manifesto" is one of the notab…

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