Review: Tony Allen’s ‘There is No End’

5 years ago

An artist’s final recording is often an unusual gift to the world. In large part, this derives from the fact…

A History of the Newport Jazz Festival – Chapter X: Smooth Sailing?, 1984-1989

5 years ago

Created in 1927, The Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, Limited - more commonly known as Japan Victor Company (JVC)…

A History of the Newport Jazz Festival – Chapter IX: Homecoming, 1981-1983

5 years ago

“We’re Back” announced the front page of The Providence Journal, complete with a photo of a smiling George Wein, upon…

Creative Necessity: A Conversation with Skerik

5 years ago

Since first picking up the horn in fifth grade, Skerik has charted a less traditional route for a saxophonist. While…

Making Contact: Max Ribner’s 1st Language

5 years ago

Portland-based flugelhorn and trumpet player Max Ribner makes his solo debut with 1st Language (Self-release, 2021), a colorful tapestry of…

Review: Logan Richardson’s ‘Afrofuturism’

5 years ago

Memorial day weekend 1921 started just like any other day in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. One of the…

Looking Within: A Conversation with Joe Dyson

5 years ago

Joe Dyson has established himself as one of the go to drummers for some of today's masters of the music,…

Moving Forward: A Conversation with Marcus Miller (Part Two)

5 years ago

We continue our dialogue with legendary bassist Marcus Miller with a focus on his current and more recent projects from…

Review: Thumbscrew’s ‘Never is Enough’

5 years ago

It hasn't even been a year since Thumbscrew released their superb record in tribute to Anthony Braxton, but the trio…

Moving Foward: A Conversation with Marcus Miller (Part One)

5 years ago

Some of the greatest musical artists are those you can identify after only a few notes, whether Miles Davis' trumpet…