big band

Jazz CD Review: Jim Waller Big Band — “Bucket List”

This is one of the best traditional big band records you’ll hear this year, or maybe this decade.

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

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

Daniel Gewertz July 28, 2021 at 11:25 am on Jazz Album Review: “Mingus at Carnegie Hall” — A Deluxe Edition of a Wondrous EveningSuperb review. I especially liked the use of the word "empath" to describe Dannie Richmond and the others. Great descriptions...
Blake July 28, 2021 at 8:35 am on Author Interview: “Of Thee I Sing” — Ben Railton on the Cycles of American PatriotismMy pleasure, Ben. Thanks so much for talking to me about the book!
Ben Railton July 27, 2021 at 11:40 am on Author Interview: “Of Thee I Sing” — Ben Railton on the Cycles of American PatriotismThanks so much for your work, Blake! Just a note to everyone that I'd love to chat more about the...
Allen Michie July 25, 2021 at 11:49 am on Jazz Album Review: “Mingus at Carnegie Hall” — A Deluxe Edition of a Wondrous EveningGreat review! I’ve had this LP for years, and I never much cared for it because I thought Jon Faddis...
Tony Forkush July 25, 2021 at 2:08 am on Jazz Album Review: John McLaughlin’s “Liberation Time” — Driven by the SpiritThe saddest part for me about John McLaughlin's career is the fact that he basically put away his acoustic guitar...