Borrowed from the ancient Greek φαντάζω, the idea of a phantom evokes a shadowy force that someone cannot precisely locate.…
Jazz and punk have long had a fascinating relationship. Mixing both styles dates back to at least fifty years ago,…
Symbolist painter Gustave Klimt once noted, “Art is a line around your thoughts.” Of course, as the march of time…
Arguably, the essence of jazz lies in its use of improvisation. The ability of an artist to create in the…
We continue our conversation with Lenny White (read part one here), with a discussion of his work with Santana, Azteca,…
This site primarily emphasizes music that pushes - or even transcends - preexisting concepts of how certain music "should sound."…
Just when you think we’ve reached peak piano trio, a new recording arrives to demonstrate the infinite elasticity of the…
Canadian journalist Graydon Carter once noted, "We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human…
We continue our conversation (read part one here) with Chief Adjuah, formerly known as Christian Scott, by discussing the connections…
Many attribute the phrase “History is a series of lies that people have agreed upon” to Napoleon Bonaparte, allegedly stated…