Randy Brecker has been a prolific composer throughout his recording career, which, as a leader,…
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By Way of Cuba: Fabian Almazan’s Latest Recording Documents His Return to the Island of His Birth
It’s mid-afternoon on the last day of May, and Fabian Almazan is settling into his…
The Foodie’s Guide to the Newport Jazz Festival
Most of these are places that won’t strain the budget, and don’t require (or even take) reservations. All of them are only-in-Newport experiences that have become staples of my own festival itinerary, whatever else changes from one year to the next.
Track By Track: Fabian Almazan’s ‘This Land Abounds With Life’
Fabian Almazan has long harbored a connection to nature. Born in Cuba and raised in…
Under the Influence: Frida Kahlo Helps Melissa Aldana Find Her True Voice
As her artwork so vividly shows, Frida Kahlo was well acquainted with tragedy long before…
Perfectly Balanced: Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah Walks the Fine Line Between Old and New
Judging by titles alone, it would be easy to mistake Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah’s recent…
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…
Following His Muse: Inspired by Jazz, Andres Chaparro Creates Distinctive Works of Art
Many of Andres Chaparro’s striking mixed-media-on-canvas works bring to mind the audacious neo-expressionist paintings of…
Sax Addict: Dave Liebman Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
When Dave Liebman gigs, teaches or does business in New York City, he often relocates…
Totally Subversive: Moppa Elliott Releases His Most Ambitious Project Yet
In early 2003, Moppa Elliott made a career move that, by most any jazz standard,…
Staying Alive: Joshua Redman Continues to Embrace Challenging Opportunities
Joshua Redman is going nowhere fast. It’s mid-afternoon on Valentine’s Day and the saxophonist is…
Playing the Changes: Cyrille Aimee Finds Solace in Sondheim and the Jungle
Cyrille Aimée had been in the wilderness. There’s nothing metaphorical about that statement. When I…
Making Time: The Many Roles of Andrew Cyrille
While his name has not always been the most prominent on album covers, and his vision not always the guiding light for sessions, Cyrille has been making other artists sound better for nearly 60 years.
35 Years of Art for Your Eyes and Ears
Our focus on visual excellence attracted a talented assemblage of contributing writers, illustrators, designers and editors, all of whom helped to mold this publication into what it is today.
One Man Alone: Larry Grenadier Takes the Lead on His First Solo Bass Recording
Bassist Larry Grenadier, who has long been among the most ubiquitous sidemen in jazz, is…
Rough Around the Edges: The Raw Yet Refined Art of Myra Melford
The architect Frank Lloyd Wright built houses that seemed to emerge, or be absorbed by,…
Remembering Roy Hargrove
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove died of complications from kidney disease on November 2nd after falling into…
Marcus Strickland and the Sum of All Parts
To saxophonist and composer Marcus Strickland, the terms and descriptions that most people use to…
Critics’ Picks 2018
As heard on a vast range of memorable music released in the past year, the…
Jon Batiste: Beyond the Late Show
Tall, lithe, laid-back yet quick-witted, flashing bright-white smiles that look alternatively knowing or goofy, Jon…
