Oct 11, 2021 2:17 PM
Blindfold Test: Ben Monder
He might not be a household name among casual listeners, but it would be hard to find a single jazz musician who does…
Ben Monder
Oct 11, 2021 2:17 PM
He might not be a household name among casual listeners, but it would be hard to find a single jazz musician who does…
When John Hollenbeck started releasing music, the streaming economy didn’t exist.
Sep 29, 2020 4:40 PM
By his own admission, John Hollenbeck was a percussion nerd at a young age, obsessed with the idea of becoming a…
Pianist Carmen Staaf leads a trio on Woodland, an album that’s included as part of Newvelle Records’ fifth season of high-end LP releases.
Jan 11, 2020 6:15 PM
Clear vinyl. Artful designs. A shiny, luxe collector’s box. No question, albums from the Newvelle imprint are…
Steve Gadd performs June 27, the opening night of International Festival de Jazz de Montreal.
Jul 10, 2019 10:36 AM
In 1979, Montreal’s warmer months weren’t exactly vibrant.
“Summer was very quiet here,” recalled jazz…
Ben Monder’s new double album features the guitarist in solo and trio settings.
May 30, 2019 9:28 AM
There are few guitarists whose vocabulary on the instrument renders them truly inimitable. Ben Monder is one of them.…
The Avarus Trio, comprising Mari-Liis Vihermäe (left), Heigo Rosin and Mingo Rajandi, performs at the Jazzkaar Festival’s Estonian showcase in Tallinn, Estonia.
May 18, 2018 9:49 AM
It can take a few days for a festival’s character to emerge, with settings and shows only gradually collecting into a…
Theo Bleckmann (left) and Ben Monder perform at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on April 9.
Apr 21, 2016 2:47 PM
Singer Theo Bleckmann and guitarist Ben Monder performed before an intimate audience at Western Michigan University’s…
Theo Bleckmann (left) and Ben Monder perform at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on April 9. (Photo: John Ephland)
Jun 28, 2016 1:17 PM
Singer Theo Bleckmann and guitarist Ben Monder performed before an intimate audience at Western Michigan University’s…
