Feb 14, 2023 11:14 AM
Doug Wamble’s Complex Blues
Beyond is a good descriptor for Doug Wamble’s compelling October release, Blues In The Present Tense, on which the…
“Getting into jazz changed everything for me,” Wamble said.
Feb 14, 2023 11:14 AM
Beyond is a good descriptor for Doug Wamble’s compelling October release, Blues In The Present Tense, on which the…
The album Alive At The Village Vanguard (Palmetto), featuring Hersch on piano and spalding on vocals, was recorded in 2018.
Feb 7, 2023 12:05 AM
Fred Hersch was in good spirits, appearing relaxed on the video screen from his New York City loft. The pianist turned…
Thumbscrew is, from left, Mary Halvorson, Tomas Fujiwara and Michael Formanek.
Jan 31, 2023 12:20 PM
Through countless gigs and seven studio recordings over the past 10 years, the members of the cooperative trio…
The world of Hammond B-3 jazz organ will now be measured in terms of pre- and post-Joey DeFrancesco.
Nov 23, 2022 10:44 AM
The world of Hammond B-3 jazz organ will now be measured in terms of pre- and post-Joey DeFrancesco. The influential…
“You know, I am not as fast as I used to be,” says Foster. “But it’s more fresh ideas. I’m always coming up with new stuff when I practice.”
Nov 22, 2022 2:39 PM
To call Al Foster a student of the drums is an understatement. The 79-year-old master has studied the history of jazz…
“Roscoe Mitchell, Don Moye, Jason Moran, Amina Claudine Myers, Thomas Stanley, Nicole Mitchell — these people hugged me,” Moor Mother says.
Nov 8, 2022 12:58 PM
At the 42nd annual Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Moor Mother gave one of her most soul rattling…
“I think jazz needs more provocative personality, and it needs more sex,” Han says.
Nov 1, 2022 11:50 AM
Of all of the interesting things Connie Han said during a recent interview, this was perhaps the most unexpected: “I…
Bill Ortiz’s diverse new album Points Of View is a blend of fusion, Latin bravado and straight-up crazy jazz chops.
Oct 18, 2022 1:04 PM
Bill Ortiz’s diverse new album Points Of View is a blend of fusion, Latin bravado and straight-up crazy jazz chops.…
“I decided from that experience that I wanted to get back to the stage in a way that made me feel closer to the people,” Wright said.
Oct 11, 2022 2:00 PM
During the pandemic, Lizz Wright delved more deeply into her love of the culinary arts. With her performing on pause,…
“I work. That’s my joy,” says 80-year-old trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith.
Oct 3, 2022 10:00 PM
At 80, Wadada Leo Smith seems to be having the time of his life. He maintains a healthy diet, drinking only one cup of…
