My tastes have always been everywhere and all over, whatever the time of year. But there is a seasonal connection for me — some books, movies, and music are inseparable from the season in which I consumed them.
Commentary
Jazz Appreciation: The Double Six of Paris — A 60th Anniversary Appreciation
2019 is the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Double Six of Paris, so it is a good time to shine a spotlight on the group’s spectacular work.
From the Editor’s Desk: We Turn Twelve — The Future of the Arts Fuse
This funding means that The Arts Fuse will be cranking out the kind of arts coverage you have come to expect for a good time to come.
Theater Commentary: An Open Letter — to the “Open Letter”
The media big boys should be part of the discussion, if only because they have the resources to change the situation for the better.
Video Game Commentary: PAX East 2019 — Day One
My first day at this year’s PAX East was generally disappointing, though there was some enjoyment to be had.
Film Commentary: “Between the Lines” Eulogizes the Beginning of the End of Boston’s Alt-Weekly Era
Even 42 years ago, disillusionment was setting in among the workers at alt-weekly papers like The Real Paper and The Boston Phoenix.
Theater Commentary: The Boston Theater Critics Association — Still Evaluating?
The BTCA should take action in support of #MeToo.
Jazz Commentary: Pee Wee Russell — A Singular Voice
Despite the fact that clarinet (and occasional sax) player Pee Wee Russell was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz history, his name remains unknown outside of infra jazz circles.
Arts Commentary: The Boston Symphony’s 2019-20 Season Announcement
The fact is, the BSO’s 2019-20 season doesn’t risk enough and lacks a true spirit of adventure.
Jazz Commentary: Jazz and the Single Trumpet Player
Far more people would recognize Chet Baker’s name than Jack Sheldon’s — and that is unfortunate.