Future Shapes of Jazz

Dare you travel to a land where a new generation of jazz musicians is evolving the genre in a surprising and exciting way, exploring the frontier where harmony and dissonance interweave.
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Curated by

Pierre-Jean Lavigne

Since 1999, Pierre-Jean Lavigne has been a DJ and host of many radio shows and podcasts. He has performed at numerous festivals and opened for many of his favorite acts. Pierre-Jean has always believed that music’s capacity to surprise and touch on an emotional level is one of the best ways to bring people together. For that reason, sincerity, creativity, and freshness are qualities he looks for in new music.

Artists

Nubya Garcia
Walter Smith III
Mammal Hands
GoGo Penguin
Cédric Hanriot
E.J. Strickland
Ben Williams
Pedrito Martínez
Nicole Mitchell
Jason Palmer

Chart

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Higgins Hollow
Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
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Jamil Jamal
Yazz Ahmed
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Sieben
Eva Klesse Quartett
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Jyro
Black Nile
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TrumpinPutinStoopin
Mark Dresser Seven
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Octavia Minor
Matt Bauder Day In Picture
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The Docks
Gold Age
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Spirit Splitter (No. 54)
Mary Halvorson Octet
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Trane Thang / Pinocchio
Igmar Thomas & Marc Cary
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We Are All Slowly Leaving
Rob Luft