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An Alternative Holiday PlaylistAn Alternative Holiday Playlist

An Alternative Holiday Playlist

Remember the old "Saturday Night Live" parody of the "60 Minutes" Point/Counterpoint debate, the one remembered for the line "Jane,…

3 years ago
Five Genre-Defying Selections from the Newport Jazz Festival’s 2021 LineupFive Genre-Defying Selections from the Newport Jazz Festival’s 2021 Lineup

Five Genre-Defying Selections from the Newport Jazz Festival’s 2021 Lineup

After a year canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic Newport Jazz Festival has announced it will be presenting the…

4 years ago
John Chacona’s Best Albums of 2020John Chacona’s Best Albums of 2020

John Chacona’s Best Albums of 2020

Here it is, a "Best Of" list for the worst of years. Alright, that's a bit jokey; the fact is…

4 years ago
Anthony Dean-Harris’ Best “Jazz” Albums of 2020Anthony Dean-Harris’ Best “Jazz” Albums of 2020

Anthony Dean-Harris’ Best “Jazz” Albums of 2020

[Editor’s Note: We are honored to have Anthony Dean-Harris join us as a special contributor for this year’s lists. Several…

4 years ago
The Editor’s Reflections on a Crazy Year and his Best of 2020The Editor’s Reflections on a Crazy Year and his Best of 2020

The Editor’s Reflections on a Crazy Year and his Best of 2020

Historians will probably remember 2020 primarily for the COVID pandemic, movements for racial justice, and lots and lots of politics.…

4 years ago
PostGenre’s Best of 2020PostGenre’s Best of 2020

PostGenre’s Best of 2020

For nearly everyone, 2020 has been a time of difficulty. A pandemic. Intense political uncertainty. Murder hornets (?). It has…

4 years ago
Brian Kiwanuka’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019Brian Kiwanuka’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019

Brian Kiwanuka’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019

As the PostGenre Team is working on their list(s) of Favorites from 2020, here is a flashback to Brian Kiwanuka’s…

4 years ago
Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019

Rob Shepherd’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2019

As the PostGenre Team is working on their list(s) of Favorites from 2020, here is a flashback to Rob Shepherd's…

4 years ago
Five Non-Traditional Tributes to Charlie ParkerFive Non-Traditional Tributes to Charlie Parker

Five Non-Traditional Tributes to Charlie Parker

On August 29, 1920, Charles Parker Jr. was born in a home at 852 Freeman Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The…

5 years ago
Five Genre-Defying Selections from the Newport Jazz Festival’s First Wave of 2020 PerformersFive Genre-Defying Selections from the Newport Jazz Festival’s First Wave of 2020 Performers

Five Genre-Defying Selections from the Newport Jazz Festival’s First Wave of 2020 Performers

The historic Newport Jazz Festival has released a list of 36, out of approximately 60, groups which will appear across…

5 years ago