Though much of the allure of jazz lies in its possibilities of in-the-moment conversations among musicians, solo albums turn the spotlight on the music’s possibilities for personal expression. This ...

Comparison between the opening bars of the lengthy title track on First Choice and Cecil Taylor's solo work reveals interesting details. Where Taylor's more reflective passages tend often to preview ...

If solo might seem to suggest simple, then it would probably be best not to jump to conclusions. In the right hands, one instrument is capable of as much wide-scale drama as an orchestra. Komeda : ...