Album · International Anthem Recording Co. / Nonesuch · released 2026.10.23
Animative
Josh Johnson
XLR rating
—Out of 10 · awaiting a listen by the desk
Press score
—Not collected yet · the reviews we read are linked below
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Tracklist
- 01IdiofoneSGR
- 02ReeceSGR
- 03Jazz Chord PossessionSGR
- 04Aughts HymnalSGR
- 05MillSGR
- 06It Can Be EverywhereSGR
- 07StraysSGR
- 08High StepSGR
- 09CloseSGR
- 10Upstairs 2021SGR
10 tracks, 40 minutes · Titles and lengths from MusicBrainz ↗ (CC0), checked 2026.10.28 · tracks: Skip · Good · On repeat, by the desk, after listening
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What the press said
- 10.28Josh Johnson, “Animative”Bandcamp Daily ↗
A dazzling showcase for jazz’s endless possibilities. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily .
- 10.27Sweeps Week: Top October Jazz Releases, Amorosi EditionJazzTimes ↗
H ere are A.D. Amorosi’s monthly picks, coming to you the last Tuesday of the month. Josh Johnson, Animative (International Anthem/Nonesuch Records) As ubiquitous in …
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