big band

Jazz CD Review: The Mark Masters Ensemble — Product of a Powerhouse

The latest big band album from Mark Masters beautifully displays his eclectic tastes and deep knowledge of jazz history.

Jazz Interview: Composer/Pianist Anthony Coleman — On Being “Avant-Garde”

As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, NEC commissioned Anthony Coleman to compose a large-scale work he has named Streams.

Steve Provizer September 21, 2019 at 11:30 am on Jazz Commentary: Chet Baker — The Climax of CoolThank you for reading and for your comment.
charles cacioppo September 20, 2019 at 4:48 pm on Rock Concert Review: ZZ Top/Cheap Trick — Simplicity, and Volume, RulesAttended the concert at Jones Beach. Was looking forward to seeing Cheap Trick but very disappointed by their performance. The...
Elisabeth Fogle September 20, 2019 at 12:54 pm on Jazz Commentary: Chet Baker — The Climax of CoolI've always listened to jazz. My mom is a huge fan of Sinatra and I've always had a love for...
Con Chapman September 19, 2019 at 11:57 am on Arts Remembrance: Emily Remler — The Short Life and Sad Death of a Jazz GuitaristI think she might have continued to get stronger, then plateaued/cooled off/mellowed with age. If you compare young to old...
Ralph P. Locke September 18, 2019 at 9:09 pm on Opera Album Review: A Renaissance-Toned Opera by Saint-Saëns, Finally (and Finely) RecordedThanks for the appreciative words! I like trying to connect a work that I'm reviewing to some others that readers...