If jazz is to thrive in the Teens, its creators will need to resist retrenchment. On Tuesday, two of the genre’s most forward-thinking acts are releasing albums that do just that. Should others follow suit, the future of jazz will be complex and vibrant indeed.
From his bedroom window in Calgary, singer and songwriter Mark Hamilton can see planes zooming off from the airport. Often he’ll imagine he’s on them and daydream about their destinations. Though he’s lived in Edinburgh, Brighton and Berlin, he’s always drawn back, somewhat against his will.
The year has only just started, but already there’s something cool about 2010: It feels as though we’re living in the future.