Avant-Garde Jazz Archives | Colin's Review

Jazz Advance

Cecil Taylor’s remarkable debut opened the floodgates of free jazz
Grade: A

Lennie Tristano’s music can be rather cold, but its importance can’t be ignored.
Grade: A-

One of Stan Kenton’s most outre LPs; one of his best.
Grade: A

Stan Kenton finally adds a little emotion and humanism to his music, which makes for his most upbeat and welcoming LP.
Grade: A-

One of the earliest and most avant-garde records in the jazz catalogue.
Grade: A-

The “Why doesn’t Stan Kenton get the credit he deserves?” campaign.
Grade: A

A great inventor, an even better musician.
Grade: A-