Music
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.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week.
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 latest LP from the dream pop band Candy Claws turns out to be its most profound and impressive statement to date.
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.

Fuse Commentary: The Boston Globe Disses The Lowell Folk Festival
In 2011, the Boston Globe characterized the Lowell Folk Festival as “a celebration of diversity.” This year, the floundering newspaper isn’t interested in celebrating anything but itself.
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