June 2017

Volume 84, Number 6

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Cover

Diana Krall

For Tommy

By Phillip Lutz

The superstar pianist-vocalist discusses her deep connection to her mentor, the late and legendary producer Tommy LiPuma, who helped her craft a brilliant new album of Songbook gems.

Features

Chris Potter
Waking Dreams
By Ted Panken

Saxophonist Chris Potter discusses his new ECM album, The Dreamer Is The Dream.
Trombone Shorty
Spiritual Connection
By Jennifer Odell

Whether he is headlining a jazz festival or opening a show by rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews brings uptempo New Orleans music to the people.
Thundercat
‘It’s Always Music First’
By Joe Tangari

Bassist Thundercat has become one of the most-discussed figures in improvised music today. His new album is titled Drunk.

Blindfold Test

Jimmy Greene was tested on the following tracks for the Blindfold Test:

Steve Lehman Octet: “Autumn Interlude” from Mise en Abîme (Pi Recordings)
Ben Wendel: “Soli” from What We Bring (Motéma)
Gregory Tardy: “Unforgettable” from Steps Of Faith (SteepleChase)
Jure Pukl: “The Journey To The One” from The Life Sound Pictures Of Jure Pukl (Fresh Sound)
Marcus Strickland’s Twi-Life: “Celestelude” from Nihil Novi (Blue Note/Revive)
Mark Turner Quartet: “Lathe Of Heaven” from Lathe Of Heaven (ECM)
Donny McCaslin: “Underground City” from Fast Future (Greenleaf)
Don Braden: “Walkin’ The Walk” from Luminosity (Creative Perspective Music)