One could cogently argue that Bill Laswell is the epitome of an artist unconfined by genre norms. As critic Chris…
People often start down the path of better understanding and appreciating art by emphasizing an artist's intent. While a valid…
We continue our conversation with Ron Carter by discussing his Foursight Quartet's upcoming performances at both Carnegie Hall and the…
Ron Carter is one of the most esteemed voices in contemporary music. Since arriving in New York in 1959, the…
We continue our conversation with Mary Halvorson (Part One here) with a focus on her compositional process, the origin of…
Sir Jeffrey Tate, the first principal conductor of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, once noted that "the most perfect…
Our conversation with Bill Summers (part one available here) continues with a further discussion on the Headhunters, how percussionists are…
The obsession of many in the music industry to categorize art frequently overlooks the shared tree upon which so many…
We continue our conversation with Stuart Bogie on The Bogie Band featuring Joe Russo's The Prophets in the City (Royal…
The big band concept has existed for well over a century. Throughout that time, dance has always been an essential…