Jazz
A writer has to write for the now or to write for the ages. Gleason almost always chose the now, but his best moments go deeper.
Read MoreWhile Freda Payne still sings “Band of Gold” on soul package revues, she has recently rekindled the jazz side of her career.
Read MoreThe great mistake we make as listeners or viewers is passivity. Music deserves and needs our active involvement.
Read MoreWhat we know of mass-market choice suggests that the more choices a person has, the more likely it is that the person will be dissatisfied with any one choice.
Read MoreThe tradition of hybrids is there, for anyone who chooses to use it. Our modern media world makes that tradition accessible in hitherto unimaginable ways.
Read MoreMore composers who followed their own distinctive paths when they incorporated jazz into their piano concertos.
Read MoreMore composers who followed their own distinctive paths when they incorporated jazz into their piano concertos.
Read MoreBe prepared for some challenging, off-the-beaten path choices, including a new tradition.
Read MoreViolinist Regina Carter and her band drew the audience in with a sustained mood of intimacy, warmth, and unfailingly beautiful playing.
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Music Remembrance: Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson — Making the Imagination Run
“When you think about music it’s got to be that way. Just the thrill of being able to play another note, not to win anything or get a trophy.”
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