On March 28, 2023, the world lost one of its great composers, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Although emotionally powerful, Mr. Sakamoto’s work…
For over a century, New York City has been the epicenter of jazz music. While many artists develop their craft…
The Philosopher G.K. Chesterton once commented, "There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds." Here on…
For centuries, music has served as an empowering call for the oppressed and alienated. The origins of Blues, jazz, and…
One would be hard-pressed to find a figure that better represents the evolution of modern improvisation-based music than Eddie Henderson.…
In terms of my music writing, 2023 started off frustratingly with a few interviews that fell through and one that…
From advertising jingles to a neighbor’s booming subwoofer we are continually surrounded by music. in modern life But what is…
For several decades starting in the late 1940s, one could frequently find a blind, long-bearded, mysterious figure - cloaked with…
Far too many people use the terms listening and hearing interchangeably. But in reality, as composer Pauline Oliveros noted, "listening…
Much attention - rightfully so - over the last several years has been paid to the Los Angeles improvisational music…