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Chris Potter

Born: January 1, 1971

A world-class soloist, accomplished composer and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Down Beat called him "One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet" while Jazz Times identified him as "a figure of international renown." Jazz sax elder statesman Dave Liebman called him simply, "one of the best musicians around," a sentiment shared by the readers of Down Beat in voting him second only to tenor sax great Sonny Rollins in the magazine's 2008 Readers Poll.

A potent improvisor and the youngest musician ever to win Denmark's Jazzpar Prize, Potter's impressive discography includes 15 albums as a leader and sideman appearances on over 100 albums. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for his solo work on "In Vogue," a track from Joanne Brackeen’s 1999 album Pink Elephant Magic, and was prominently featured on Steely Dan’s Grammy-winning album from 2000, Two Against Nature. He has performed or recorded with many of the leading names in jazz, such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, John Scofield, the Mingus Big Band, Jim Hall, Paul Motian, Dave Douglas, Ray Brown and many others.

Painter Of Dreams

By Misha Tsiganov

Label: Criss Cross
Released: 2024
Track listing: Elusive Dots; April; Up Journey; Painter Of Dreams; Long Ago and Far Away; Seeley Street Song; Chain of Events; I Loves You Porgy.

Echoes and Other Songs

By Mike Stern

Label: Mack Avenue Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Connections; Echoes; Stuff Happens; Space Bar; I Hope So; Where's Leo?; Gospel Song; Crumbles; Curtis; Climate; Could Be.

Eagle's Point

By Chris Potter

Label: Edition Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Dream Of Home; Cloud Message; Indigo Ildiko; Eagle’s Point; Aria For Anna; Other Plans; Malaga Moon; Horizon Dance.

This Rock We're On: Imaginary Letters

By Mike Holober

Label: Palmetto Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Lay of the Land; On This Rock; Dirt Lovers Almanac; Another Summer; Tides; Another Summer Epilogue; Virginia; Dear Virginia; Domes; Refuge; Tower Pulse; Erosion; Three Words for Snow; Boundary Waters; Noetry; Skywoman Falling; This Rock We're On.

Horizons

By Alex Sipiagin

Label: Blue Room Music
Released: 2024
Track listing: While You Weren’t Looking; Overseen; Clean Cut; Jumping Ahead; When Is It Now?; Lost; Horizon 1; Horizon 2; Horizon 3; AIVA-tion.

Crossing Paths

By Renee Rosnes

Label: Smoke Sessions
Released: 2024
Track listing: Frevo; Pra Dizer Adeus (featuring Edu Lobo); Trilhos Urbanos; Canta, Canta Mais (featuring Maucha Adnet); Casa Forte (featuring Edu Lobo); Essa Mulher (featuring Joyce Moreno); Amor Até O Fim; Estórias da Floresta; Caminhos Cruzados (featuring Maucha Adnet).

Scott Colley, Edward Simon, Brian Blade: Three Visitors

by Mike Jurkovic
December 8, 2024

There are the many moments to hold and savor on Three Visitors, the second trio offering from pianist Edward Simon, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade. Like their 2017 eponymous debut Steel House (Artist Share), Three Visitors is artful, understated, elegant and so soul deep. A late night disk to rest with and to reflect upon days in the distance ...

Renee Rosnes: Crossing Paths

by Katchie Cartwright
December 7, 2024

In the course of an illustrious career that began in the 1980s and continues to flourish, Renee Rosnes has developed an extraordinary sound, both as a composer and as a pianist, one that is readily recognizable whatever the context. With Crossing Paths, she taps into longstanding affinities and affection for Brazilian music, illuminating elements and flavors ...

Chris May's Best Jazz Albums Of 2024

by Chris May
December 3, 2024

In case you missed the sad news, our dear friend and compatriot, Chris May, passed away in November (read our tribute). Below are the albums he considered extraordinary in 2024--a final testament to his discerning taste and love of sound. -mR Rob LuftDahab Days Edition Records