Review
Andris Nelsons presided over an interpretation of Mahler’s Symphony #2 that was both tightly controlled and emotionally cathartic.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is not as artful as a lot of what’s on offer now, but this pleasing series kicks off the Hallowe’en season with a bang.
Don Byron’s repertoire doesn’t just focus on the bebop era — nor is it self-consciously hip.
While nothing happens, there’s an understated splendor in all that’s uneventful here, so much so that I didn’t want to miss any of it.
These albums, featuring Woody Shaw and Dexter Gordon, are illuminating to listen to side by side.
There are words of wisdom for artists here: they offer a simultaneously nauseating and heartening view of the trade for those actively practicing.
The Peculiar Patriot may say it is about making us feel the human price of mass incarceration in America, but there is more than a little True Romance in the mix.
What the box set makes adamantly, abundantly clear is how egalitarian Joe Strummer’s musical vision truly was. If you don’t already know his solo work, you should.
The latest big band album from Mark Masters beautifully displays his eclectic tastes and deep knowledge of jazz history.
Places Please! looks at the backstage life and trauma of performers.
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