‘Something Nobody Else Can Play’
By Phillip Lutz
We spotlight the career of Benson, the latest inductee in the DownBeat Hall of Fame, from his days as a child prodigy in Pittsburgh to the recording of his recent album, Weekend In London.
By Ed Enright
McBride has some valuable wisdom to share. He knows how to make jazz more popular with young people and how to widen its appeal among the general public.
By Bobby Reed
A conversation with Metheny is similar to one of his shows: Some parts seem carefully constructed, while others are loose, improvisational flights. But the thematic undercurrent is one of sturdy, satisfying logic.
By DownBeat Readers
Winners in dozens of categories, including Jazz artist and Jazz Album of the year.
By DownBeat Writers
A four-disc Charles Mingus set is a highlight of our seasonal shopping guide for music fanatics.
Karrin Allyson was tested on the following tracks for the “Blindfold Test”: