Jane Ira Bloom

CD Reviews: Ghost Train Orchestra’s Book of Rhapsodies, Vol. II” and Jane Ira Bloom’s “Wild Lines: Improvising Emily Dickinson” – Second Thoughts

In two new releases, Jane Ira Bloom and Brian Carpenter complete their work on self-defined projects that are tonics for a time of trouble.

Over a dozen short notices of recent jazz recordings that I find musically stimulating.

Exposing the jazz impulses in Emily Dickinson’s poetry is not an agenda for the novice.

In nearly 78 minutes of intensely concentrated playing, Jane Ira Bloom’s album offers some of the greatest ballad performances I have ever heard.

Ross Weinstein July 9, 2020 at 6:47 pm on Visual Arts Commentary: “Placemaking” — Thoughts on the Virus and Our Current Public EnvironmentVery insightful article!
Steve Provizer July 9, 2020 at 4:29 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledMatt-You write that we're in serious trouble if people don't watch Fellini's movies anymore. I realize there's at least a...
Matt Hanson July 9, 2020 at 1:46 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledThe new poster I bought of the French edition of 8 1/2 would be very mad at me if I...
Roberta Silman July 9, 2020 at 7:36 am on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledWhat about Amarcord? It seemed to come from a special place in Fellini’s heart yet isn’t mentioned. And sometimes greatness...
Harvey Blume July 8, 2020 at 9:00 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledSeems to me that dethroning Fellini is like toppling statues of Jefferson et al. Where does it stop? What is...