Winterreise

Jazz Album Review: Madre Vaca’s “Winterreise”— Varied Jazz Arrangements Bring Schubert in from the Cold

A Mother Cow of jazz iconoclasts takes on German lieder, because why not?

Reviews of three superior vocal recordings, featuring baritone Gerald Finley, tenor Ian Bostridge, and baritone Thomas Meglioranza.

ANNE C SCHEPP September 29, 2020 at 11:13 am on Arts Commentary: Meditations on SeparationSteve, Thanks for tying in so many aspects of the challenges we face in a society not fully willing to...
Stan September 28, 2020 at 3:57 pm on Film Review: “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” — A Contrarian ViewAn important time capsule, I'll comment later however since I'm in New Orleans borned in New Orleans ground zero of...
Patrick Conway September 28, 2020 at 3:15 pm on Arts Remembrance: Critic Stanley Crouch — Jazz as a Metaphor for DemocracyLoved this. Stanley Crouch was the first critic for me who changed the way I understood an art form.
Jen Price September 27, 2020 at 11:14 pm on Jazz Remembrance: Ira SullivanHe was my Hero! Im devastated to hear this news. You will remain forever in my heart! Thank you for...
Bill Schell September 27, 2020 at 11:02 pm on Jazz Appreciation and Preview: James Carter — Life Begins at FiftyThis guy is a pure Vegas act, and with his energies and strengths he just might be able to work...