Jun 30, 2020 4:53 PM
Composer And Arranger Johnny Mandel Dies At 94
Songwriter Johnny Mandel, an Oscar and Grammy winner whose compositions included “The Shadow Of Your Smile” and…
Johnny Mandel (1925–2020)
Jun 30, 2020 4:53 PM
Songwriter Johnny Mandel, an Oscar and Grammy winner whose compositions included “The Shadow Of Your Smile” and…
“Color Of Noize is what someone makes of it,” says bassist Derrick Hodge while discussing his new Blue Note release.
Jun 30, 2020 9:00 AM
Not long ago, Derrick Hodge had a conversation that forever altered his perspective.
“I had the honor of…
Freddy Cole (1931–2020), seen here performing with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra
Jun 29, 2020 11:30 AM
Pianist and singer Freddy Cole—whose performance style frequently was compared to that of his older brother, DownBeat…
Joe Lovano—along with Ben Street and Andrew Cyrille—are set to stream a pair of performances this week.
Jun 29, 2020 9:00 AM
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…
The Green Mill in Chicago is planning to hold shows this weekend for the first time in three months.
Jun 26, 2020 2:39 PM
Even as states like Texas and Florida are dealing with a significant surge in new cases of the coronavirus, a few jazz…
The Strut imprint recently announced a forthcoming album by the Sun Ra Arkestra.
Jun 26, 2020 10:51 AM
Since the 1993 death of keyboardist and bandleader Sun Ra, his Arkestra has continued to navigate space and time with…
Protesters march June 6 in Washington, D.C., following the police killing of George Floyd.
Jun 26, 2020 9:00 AM
Jazz singer and activist Aaron Myers was among the demonstrators who gathered to protest at Lafayette Square on June 1…
Lucinda Williams latest effort, Good Souls Better Angels, was issued in April.
Jun 25, 2020 8:55 AM
Lucinda Williams, Good Souls Better Angels (Thirty Tigers/Highway 20 H2006; 59:46 ****)
Early concerts and…
Drummer Sherrie Maricle’s latest effort is 3Divas, a recording with the 3D Jazz Trio, which also includes bassist Amy Shook pianist Jackie Warren.
Jun 24, 2020 8:58 AM
Once upon a time, an 11-year-old went to see Buddy Rich and his big band. All of a sudden, she realized what she wanted…
Nina Simone radiates joy on a reissue of Fodder On My Wings.
Jun 23, 2020 9:00 AM
With the possible exception of John Coltrane, no jazz artist from the ’50s and ’60s has had their iconic status…
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