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.

Tippin'

By Carl Allen

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2025
Track listing: Parker's Mood; Happy Times; A Modern Story; Hidden Agenda; Alte Ego; The Inchworm; L's Bop; Song for Abdullah; Roy's Joy; James; They Say It's Wonderful; Put On a Happy Face.

Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores

By John Daversa

Label: Greenleaf Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Smatta; Some Days Are Better Suite; Dallab; Sweet Yakity Waltz; D.G.S.; Song for Someone; C.P.E.P.; Who��s Standing in My Corner; Introduction to No Particular Song; Some Doors Are Better Open; Everybody Knows It.

First Meeting: Live at Dizzy��s Club

By Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Label: 5Passion Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: 500 Miles High; State of the Union; Eminence; Con Alma; Oba; Santo Canto.

Johanna Summer, Ken Stubbs, Hiromi, Kasper Rietkerk & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
August 30, 2025

Another weekly tour of fresh jazz sounds from all over the map, stylistically and geographically. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Hiromi's Sonicwonder “XYZ" Out There (Telarc) 0:16 Host talks 7:05 Itai Kriss “Drivin'" Daybreak (Jojo) 8:00 Host talks 13:42 Ken Stubbs ...

Jazzfestival Saalfelden 2025

by Vincenzo Roggero
August 29, 2025

Jazzfestival SaalfeldenVarious venues Land Salzburg, Austria August 21-24, 2025 One hundred and ninety artists from twenty-six countries, nearly thirty thousand attendees, eight different venues, more than sixty concerts, and a record number of tickets sold. These are just numbers, but they confirm how the Saalfelden Jazz Festival--now in its forty-fifth ...

Jazzfestival Saalfelden 2025

by Vincenzo Roggero
August 29, 2025

Jazzfestival Saalfelden 2025 Varie location 21--24 agosto 2025 Centonovanta artisti, provenienti da ventisei paesi, quasi trentamila presenze, otto location differenti, pi�� di sessanta concerti, record di biglietti venduti. Sono solo numeri ma testimoniano come il Saalfelden Jazz Festival--giunto alla quarantacinquesima edizione--sia una rassegna che richiama spettatori da tutta Europa, sia profondamente ...

Eddie Palmieri Remembered And Celebrating The Diversity Of Latin Jazz

by Hobart Taylor
August 13, 2025

Honoring Pianist Eddie Palmieri, and new music from Gonzalo Rubacalba, Rachel Therrien and the Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra. Playlist Eddie Palmieri “Que lindo Eso, eh?" from Superimposition (Fania) 00:00 Eva Novoa Daniel Carter Francisco Mela “Mainstream Media" from The Freedom Suite Vol. 2 (577) 7:44 Adrian Quesada Mireya Ramos “Cuatro Vidas" from Boleros ...

Sam Dillon: My Ideal

by Jack Bowers
August 12, 2025

Any impartial assessment of My Ideal, Sam Dillon's second album for Cellar Music (following 2018's Out in the Open), should leave no doubt that the New York-born and based tenor saxophonist has definitely hit his stride, punctuating an already strong and persuasive voice on the horn with ample self-confidence and and a bounteous wellspring of innovative ...

New Music From Halvorson, Grasso, Harvey & More

by Bob Osborne
July 31, 2025

A selection of the best of new jazz releases in 2025 with a few classic tracks from previous years. In particular Mary Halvorson's new album is a strong contender for album of the year.Playlist Mary Halvorson “Full of Neon" from About Ghosts (Nonesuch Records) 00:00 Pasquale Grasso “Pannonica" from Solo Be-Bop! (Sony Masterworks) 06:55 ...