Michael Fagien, Author at JAZZIZ Magazine

Publisher’s Letter: That’s Not Jazz, Or Is It?

I’ve always enjoyed the array of responses our editorial content inspires — especially lately with…

By George, He’s Still Got It!: A Conversation with George Benson

Few careers have been as rich and variegated as that of 76-year-old guitarist extraordinaire George…

JAZZIZ Launches Hi-Res Audio Initiative

JAZZIZ has seen and documented major changes in the record industry within the past few…

The Conversation Catalyst

In one of the world’s darkest hours, Anne Frank wrote, “How wonderful it is that…

Keyon Harrold – “Wayfaring Traveler”

Keyon Harrold, “Wayfaring Traveler,” from The Mugician The Mugician is trumpeter Keyon Harrold’s first release…

Basia

When Polish-born vocalist Basia broke away from the 1980s jazz-pop band Matt Bianco (joined in…

Bill Bruford

Best-known as the drummer in three successful progressive-rock bands—Yes, King Crimson and Genesis—Bill Bruford…

Michael McDonald

Enjoy a one-on-one conversation with Michael McDonald and Michael Fagien- editor of JAZZIZ Magazine. They discuss his career, his concerns about the world and his new album “Wide Open”.

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.

Music for Silly Squirrel I met Doug Robinson in the early ’90s when JAZZIZ was…

My five year old daughter, Nadia, was recently having a “discussion” with her 26-year-old brother Geoffrey. It’s fascinating to observe the innocent dialog that often takes place between siblings so far apart in age.

Magazines are dead. Long live Magazines

It’s been said that writers want to be rock stars, but I’m noticing some recording artists yearning to be writers. Some even wish to publish magazines.

Guitar Heroes

This year, within a six-month span, we’ve lost four iconic fusion guitarists: Larry Coryell and Allan Holdsworth in April, and Chuck Loeb and John Abercrombie in August.

Jay Graydon

Jay Graydon is a paradox of sorts. His album Bebop was released in 2001 but don’t let the title fool you. Graydon loves jazz, though he’s not what most would consider a jazz guitarist and though revered by fellow musicians and players alike as a great guitarist (an in-demand LA studio musician featured on albums including Gino Vannelli and Christopher Cross), the instrument is less about his profession (he also plays keyboards) than it is one of the tools he uses to perfect his brand of music.
Intro music: “Kickin’ It” by Jeff Lorber