This is what I feel can add: the perspective of a native-born son of the Rochester metro; and a view from the bridge through jazz-colored glasses.
Jazz Preview and Appreciation: Cécile McLorin Salvant Is Coming to Jordan Hall
Cécile McLorin Salvant understands that she is heroic.
Jazz Review and Perspective: Stan Getz (and Everyone Else) in 1961 – “Getz at the Gate”
Saxophonist Stan Getz knew whom to listen to and whom to borrow from, and the repertoire for the 1961 Village Gate gig was particularly satisfying.
Jazz Review and Appreciation: The Music Never Stops – Betty Carter Live (Again)
A landmark concert from 1992 is a chance to rediscover Betty Carter’s greatness, to appreciate again how this artist was special to the very essence of her soul.
Jazz Appreciation and Preview: James Carter — Life Begins at Fifty
Whom can we thank at the Boston Symphony Orchestra for choosing James Carter to be the featured saxophone soloist in March 23’s concert at Symphony Hall?
Jazz CD Preview and Survey: Years of Utter Beauty, Part 2
Part one of this survey looked at one upcoming performance and five CDs where music takes the leading role. This post looks at the other side of the coin, where the words are the wellspring for the music.
Jazz CD Preview and Survey: Years of Utter Beauty, Part 1
2018 saw the release of four ambitious and powerful jazz releases driven by poetic texts.
Jazz Recommendations: The Test of Time, 2018
Here’s a look back at the history of jazz recordings and a selection of ten of the best, plus one release from 2018 that has a good chance of being one of my favorites for many years to come.
Jazz Review: Chick Corea’s Vigilette Trio at Scullers
His beautiful sound is undimmed by time, his sensitivity to nuance is intact, and his choice of virtuoso partners was a delight.
Jazz Preview, September—December 2018: An Embarrassment of Riches
Is this lineup of jazz performances richer and more mouth-watering than we’ve seen in many a year? Yep.