In Hebrew, the word Netzach (נצח) holds several overlapping meanings. Some, like “eternity” or “perpetuity,” point to spiritual existence beyond…
The tunes of Weather Report have long seemed destined to endure beyond the slog of much of the jazz-fusion that…
On September 22, 2025, the Newport Jazz Festival announced Christian McBride would step down from his role as Artistic Director.…
August 28, 2026, is a big day for NEA Jazz Master Henry Threadgill with two albums released under his name.…
August 21, 2026 is a big day for Henry Threadgill as he releases two albums. One, Cut You Where You…
L'Rain's "birthday" is not a straightforward celebration. She moves from loneliness to a plea for self-love amidst a sultry ambiance.…
We continue our conversation (check out part one here) by digging deeper into the nature of collaboration, Laurie Anderson, hip…
Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Clifford Brown and Max Roach. Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.…
Sometimes a grand project can emerge from a single riff, or even a quote in an improvised solo. A Supreme…
In only a few short years, Red Hook Records has gone from start up to deliverer of some of the…