Rob Shepherd

Sound is Everywhere: A Conversation with Jeff Coffin (Part Two)

In the second part of our conversation with Jeff Coffin (check out part one here) we dig deeper into the…

2 years ago

Sound is Everywhere: A Conversation with Jeff Coffin (Part One)

As this author sits at home recovering, it is impossible not to consider the immense downsides of the coronavirus. Almost…

2 years ago

Continuum: A Conversation with Steve Lehman on Sélébéyone (Part Two)

We continue our conversation with Steve Lehman (part one here) with a heavy focus on his writing for the distinctive…

2 years ago

Continuum: A Conversation with Steve Lehman on Sélébéyone (Part One)

Throughout the ages, music has always been more than just notes or rhythms on a written page. Even the works…

2 years ago

True Voice: A Conversation with Sasha Berliner

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

2 years ago

What to See at the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival – Sunday

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

2 years ago

What to See at the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival – Saturday

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

2 years ago

What to See at the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival – Friday

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago