Ken Bader

Film Commentary: “The King” and The King

July 20, 2018
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Eugene Jarecki’s ramshackle, occasionally provocative, and frequently entertaining documentary on Elvis Presley gets some things wrong.

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Music Feature: Paul Rishell and Annie Raines — In the Spirit of the Masters

March 1, 2018
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There’s not much about the blues that Paul Rishell, 68, and Annie Raines, 48, don’t know or can’t play.

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Music Interview: Stanley Sagov — Doctor Jazz

January 5, 2018
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Stanley Sagov never wants to play a piece the same way twice. He’s always engaged in a “search for freshness.”

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Jazz Preview: Bassist Gary Peacock Plays What He Doesn’t Know

October 23, 2017
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Veteran bassist Gary Peacock doesn’t differentiate between experimental and straight-ahead jazz.

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Film Interview: Jeff Rapsis’ Code of Silents

September 22, 2017
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For the past decade, Jeff Rapsis has improvised live scores for silent films starring Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks.

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Music Remembrance: John Abercrombie — From Chuck Berry to Chamber Jazz, With Stops Along the Way

August 23, 2017
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John Abercrombie, one of the great improvisers, died on August 22, after a long illness.

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Music Interview: Session Americana and That Little Round Table

February 17, 2017
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Session Americana has matured from a local, informal collective to a polished touring band.

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Book Review: “I Am Brian Wilson” — The Mystery Remains

October 11, 2016
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The central mystery of the life of Brian Wilson: How did such a sweet and fragile soul create such complex and enduring music?

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Music Interview: Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur

September 22, 2016
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Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur are still mining America’s musical traditions.

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Film Commentary: In Defense of Woody Allen

July 18, 2016
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A response to Ty Burr’s column called “Here’s why Woody Allen is overrated”in yesterday’s Boston Globe.

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