Stay tuned for a retrospective of the Newport Jazz Festival under the artistic direction of Christian McBride, covering 2016 to 2025. In the interim, below is the material covered for much of that period, 2021 to 2025.
In Hebrew, the word Netzach (נצח) holds several overlapping meanings. Some, like “eternity” or “perpetuity,”…
The tunes of Weather Report have long seemed destined to endure beyond the slog of…
On September 22, 2025, the Newport Jazz Festival announced Christian McBride would step down from…
August 28, 2026, is a big day for NEA Jazz Master Henry Threadgill with two…
August 21, 2026 is a big day for Henry Threadgill as he releases two albums.…
L'Rain's "birthday" is not a straightforward celebration. She moves from loneliness to a plea for…