Jazz, in particular, seemed to not merely satisfy Justin Freed’s inner cravings for beauty, but it led him outwards, to others, eventually inspiring some of the key relationships in his life.
Maria Schneider
Festival Review: 2022 Newport Jazz Festival — A Relaxed Musical Vibe, Communal and Diverse
To some degree, everything fit under the resilient umbrella that the late George Wein raised at the edge of Newport Harbor.
Jazz Concert Review: Maria Schneider with the NEC Jazz Orchestra
Radiating a shaman-like mysteriousness, Maria Schneider prowled the performance space, calling forth dark twists and turns from the collective while summoning anguished expressions from the soloist.
Jazz Album Review: What “Data Lords” Says About the Remarkable Career of Maria Schneider
“The sun and everything in this world is there waiting for us—patiently and loyally. To feel its power, we just need to make the choice to get up, go out, look up and connect to its magnificence.” That is really, truly, there in the music.