Interview
The Jazz at Lincoln Center vice president of education discusses the growth of Essentially Ellington, the rise in student playing, and the organization’s push for wider access.
Musician Interview: Hometown Heroes The Ghouls Honor Black Sabbath at The Town and The City Festival
Ghouls lead vocalist and guitarist George Danahy on honoring Ozzy Osbourne, embracing theatrics, and building momentum on the local scene.
In conversation, Andrew Krivak discusses inherited grief, immigrant roots, and the novel’s unusual form.
Bassist and songwriter Joseph D. Rowland on revisiting “Foundations of Burden,” perfecting Pallbearer’s sound, and bringing heavy atmosphere to an unconventional venue.
With autobiographical wryness on the menu, Sara Juli and Alexander David is a match made in performance art heaven.
“Achieving some sort of balance is key; to capture the heart and soul of who we are, and to present that on our stages, so that we continually challenge audiences and surprise ourselves.”
“I would say Music for 18 Musicians was probably the most influential piece of American concert music of the last quarter of the 20th century. You could conceivably stretch that to the most influential piece of American concert music since it was written.”
“Art can be heartbreaking, but you don’t have to let it break your heart for it to be good. You just have to have the correct relationship with it, understanding that it is a continual exercise.”
‘60s pop aficionados know there’s more to The Cyrkle than its Fab Four connections.

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