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AllMusic Staff Picks

Capricorn Climber

Kris Davis

Capricorn Climber

2013

Avant-Garde Jazz

On this 2013 Clean Feed label outing, Canadian-born pianist Kris Davis displays her multifaceted skills as a composer and improviser while drawing the best from her quintet members—some of the finest players on the Brooklyn avant jazz scene—as they collectively shift from intuitive, chamberesque interplay into climaxes of spirited energy and focused precision. A fine album of uncommon depth, and a measure of Davis' continuing growth as a key innovator in the 21st century creative jazz world.

- Dave Lynch

1976

Kenny Wheeler

1976

1976

Post-Bop

Primarily known for his avant-garde, often introspective jazz, the late-Canadian trumpeter took a more straight-ahead approach on this still adventurous date. Backed by Gary Williamson on a Fender Rhodes and featuring a handful of modal post-bop compositions, Wheeler dove headlong into Freddie Hubbard/Woody Shaw territory.

- Matt Collar