Jazz
Pianist Marc Cary came to Sculler’s to play the neglected compositions of celebrated singer Abbey Lincoln.
An evening that showed yet again how pop (even “modern” pop) can serve as nourishment for new jazz.
According to Chick Corea, this recording contains first impressions of the compositions that he’ll be playing with his band on upcoming tours. It’ll be interesting to hear how these tunes and this group develops.
Dave Holland’s Prism tells stories, several of which are very effective. Scofield’s, like his earlier Überjam releases, extends the jam-band esthetic into jazz without completely giving in to it. And neither of them would be as they are without the great looming shadow of Miles Davis.
There’s a festival just about every weekend, it seems. The newest is The Nines Festival.
Nourishments is an emphatic musical statement from a seasoned bandleader, returning to the front of a traditional quintet.
Ramsey’s book on Bud Powell is both a provocative read and a disappointing one. Anyone thinking this will be an illuminating portrait of a jazz master is likely to suffer a serious case of buyer’s remorse.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week.
The name of the band itself comes from a tune by the most “classical” of all jazz bands, the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, visual arts, and film that’s coming up this week.
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