True Voice: A Conversation with Sasha Berliner

2 years ago

Onyx has long been a mysterious substance. Many ancient civilizations used the mineral in ornate jewelry but upheld the stone…

What to See at the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival – Sunday

2 years ago

Especially after attending for nearly two decades, this author has a deep admiration and respect for the Newport Jazz Festival.…

What to See at the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival – Saturday

2 years ago

Especially after attending for nearly two decades, this author has a deep admiration and respect for the Newport Jazz Festival.…

What to See at the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival – Friday

2 years ago

Especially after attending for nearly two decades, this author has a deep admiration and respect for the Newport Jazz Festival.…

What the World Needs Now: Christian McBride on the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival and the Legacy of George Wein

2 years ago

In many ways, this summer’s edition of the Newport Jazz Festival is similar to years past. It will be held…

Review: Tyshawn Sorey Trio’s ‘Mesmerism’

2 years ago

Did any artist have a better 2021 than Tyshawn Sorey? The 2017 MacArthur Fellow was the subject of a New…

Human Nature: A Conversation with Nate Wooley (Part Two)

2 years ago

In the second part of our discussion with Nate Wooley (check out part one here), we cover the importance of…

Human Nature: A Conversation with Nate Wooley (Part One)

2 years ago

Throughout history, humans have struggled to understand their place in nature. Often, however, perspectives on nature have at least bordered…

Review: Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison, and Ted Nash’s ‘Healing Power – The Music of Carla Bley’

2 years ago

If Wayne Shorter is widely acknowledged as the most important living composer in jazz, who is the runner-up? Guitarist Steve…

Rebooting the Connection : A Conversation with Ronnie Foster (Part Two)

2 years ago

We continue (check out part one here) our conversation with Ronnie Foster by discussing his classic, Two Headed Freap (Blue Note, 1972).…