Mar 6, 2020 8:01 AM
Brecker and Rovatti Examine Their ‘Sacred Bond’
When saxophonist Michael Brecker died from a rare blood disorder in early 2007, trumpeter Randy Brecker lost both a…
Saxophonist Ada Rovatti composed all of the songs on a recent album that features her husband, trumpeter Randy Brecker.
Mar 6, 2020 8:01 AM
When saxophonist Michael Brecker died from a rare blood disorder in early 2007, trumpeter Randy Brecker lost both a…
Art Blakey (1919–1990)
Mar 5, 2020 8:10 AM
No drummer more palpably imprinted their sonic identity and aesthetic principles on the soundtrack and culture of late…
Pianist Jason Yeager’s latest album reflects his strong interest in Latin American composers.
Mar 4, 2020 9:00 AM
Pianist Jason Yeager has a penchant for combining his artistry with an interest in cultural and societal issues. That…
Cedar Walton in 1977
Mar 3, 2020 8:02 AM
As we wade into the third decade of the 2000s, historical reissues from the 20th century seem to be taking on an…
Tanya (left), Rachel and Petra Haden have recorded a new album of music associated with their grandfather.
Mar 2, 2020 8:10 AM
For all the adventurous chord substitutions and complex solos musicians might enjoy playing, it’s good to remember…
Saxophonist Eric Alexander regards his playing as “well-spoken, with melody at the center.”
Feb 28, 2020 8:07 AM
Eric Alexander doesn’t understand how people can get bored. “There are so many things to do, and there’s so…
Bria Skonberg adventures beyond her trad-jazz roots on Nothing Never Happens.
Feb 27, 2020 9:00 AM
Peering out the window of her practice room high above the East River in New York, Bria Skonberg felt the spirit move…
Kurt Elling’s latest recording finds the vocalist collaborating with pianist Danilo Pérez. Secrets Are The Best Stories (Edition) is set for release April 3.
Feb 26, 2020 9:21 AM
Kurt Elling’s work as a vocalist and poet-cum-lyricist always has exerted depth; vocal frippery isn’t his style.…
Shemekia Copeland is set to headline the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on June 5 as part of The Chicago Blues Festival.
Feb 25, 2020 11:04 AM
The Chicago Blues Festival returns to Chicago June 5–7 and marks the 70th anniversary of Chess Records, the label…
Jon Christensen (1943–2020)
Feb 25, 2020 9:09 AM
Jon Christensen, the Norwegian drummer who was the backbone for dozens of ECM releases and was widely considered a…
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