Playing Dangerously
By Phillip Lutz
Few pianists exploit the potential of the instrument with the range of skills that global superstar Hiromi has at her disposal, as evidenced on her new solo album, ‘Spectrum.’
By J.D.Considine
Reedist Jane Bunnett’s observations of the Havana jazz scene spurred the foundation of Maqueque, a collaborative six-piece ensemble.
By Aaron Cohen
During the late 1940s and early 1950s, Mobley’s experiences ranged from playing in r&b bands to a brief stint in the Duke Ellington Orchestra. But the bop revolution captured Mobley’s passion as he started recording his own compositions in 1953.
By J.D.Considine
The hurdles for having a project like Emanon come to fruition involve not only the cost of recording a large ensemble, but the fact that jazz and classical are seen by many as separate poles in music culture. Shorter, however, frequently has understood and explored many connections between the two genres.
Antonio Sánchez was tested on the following tracks for the “Blindfold Test”:
