Anthony Braxton

Jazz Album Review: Following the Lessons of the Master, “Thumbscrew – The Anthony Braxton Project”

The album’s set of pieces not only revels in the spirited formal experimentation of the great musician’s music, but its expressive urgency as well.

This set of discs will be a delight for any fan of advanced (and incredibly sustained) creativity in music.

Paul November 26, 2021 at 7:41 pm on Film Commentary: “The Bishop’s Wife” — Realistic Christmas SentimentI always loved Grant's subtle acting, look at his facial expressions when Young takes his arm to cross the street....
Jonathan Blumhofer November 26, 2021 at 11:49 am on Concert Review: John Williams’s Violin Concerto no. 2 at TanglewoodHi Randy, Thanks for your comment. Believe me, I’m no blind admirer of Williams: I agree that much (if not...
Randy November 25, 2021 at 9:08 pm on Concert Review: John Williams’s Violin Concerto no. 2 at TanglewoodI appreciate Jonathan Blumhofer bending over backwards to give John Williams's new concerto the benefit of the doubt. I cannot...
Ed Symkus November 25, 2021 at 8:41 pm on Film Review: “Karen Dalton: In My Own Time” – (One-of-a-kind musical find)Hi, Dick -- Thanks for the correction. I re-watched part of the documentary to find out exactly what was said...
Vincent Czyz November 25, 2021 at 12:21 pm on Book Review: Samuel R. Delany’s “Dhalgren” — A Critical War of WordsThanks for that, Todd. It's incorrect in the book itself as well. I sent an email to the publisher. VCzyz...