Nov 3, 2020 8:59 AM
Bassist Eric Revis Revels In Curiosity, Versatility
When bassist and composer Eric Revis arrived in New York during the mid-’90s, he leaned heavily toward straightahead…
Bassist Eric Revis leads a quintet on Slipknots Through The Looking Glass, an album released on pianist Kris Davis’ Pyroclastic imprint.
Nov 3, 2020 8:59 AM
When bassist and composer Eric Revis arrived in New York during the mid-’90s, he leaned heavily toward straightahead…
Michael Dessen (left), Steph Richards, Nicole Mitchell and Mark Dresser perform in San Diego at a 2018 telematic concert. Images of musicians collaborating with them in real time from New York City and Seoul, South Korea, are projected on video screens.
Nov 3, 2020 8:54 AM
During the pandemic, educators have wrestled with a pragmatic and philosophical question: How can music students…
Hedvig Mollestad is among the 25 artists DownBeat thinks will help shape jazz in the decades to come.
Nov 3, 2020 8:54 AM
“Especially in the beginning, when we were kind of searching for ourselves—we were just playing music and we…
A Thursday symposium is set to explore the work of late pianist Geri Allen.
Nov 2, 2020 8:44 AM
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…
Oct 30, 2020 5:05 PM
The Detroit Jazz Festival, which ran during the long Labor Day weekend, reports that about one million people viewed or…
Makaya McCraven is among the 25 artists DownBeat thinks will help shape jazz in the decades to come.
Oct 30, 2020 8:49 AM
If one were looking for an album to illustrate an aesthetic shared by several musicians who appear on DownBeat’s…
Jimmy Macbride is among the 25 artists DownBeat thinks will help shape jazz in the decades to come.
Oct 29, 2020 8:46 AM
Considering the environment in which he was raised, it’s not terribly surprising that Jimmy Macbride was creating…
Shabaka Hutchings is among the 25 artists DownBeat thinks will help shape jazz in the decades to come.
Oct 28, 2020 9:00 AM
Shabaka Hutchings’ M.O. is to spend much of each year on the road, circling the globe at the helm of three…
Jazzmeia Horn is among the 25 artists DownBeat thinks will help shape jazz in the decades to come.
Oct 27, 2020 9:00 AM
In pre-COVID times, Jazzmeia Horn recalled that her packed touring schedule meant “singing into my recorder while…
In addition to producing, DJ Harrison plays keys and bass in Butcher Brown and on his solo projects.
Oct 26, 2020 10:49 AM
Every scene has a vibe, and in Richmond, Virginia, that includes community and connection.
“Richmond is a big…
