William Hooker
Complexity #2 (KOS Recordings). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
Complexity #2 (KOS Recordings). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
Metasaxophone Colossus (Innova). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
Equilibrium (Thirsty Ear). Review by Jan Mantovani.
Sustain (Thirsty Ear). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
A side of jazz ignored by Ken Burns’ documentary is explored in Philip Freeman’s new book, New York is Now!: The New Wave of Free Jazz. But is the book any more valid a document of jazz than Burns’ film was? Bob Pomeroy has the answers.
Bob Pomeroy waxes enthusiastic about the stylistic shifts and free improvisational spirit that marked David S. Ware’s Corridors & Parallels record.
Debra Byrd transforms from an abused ghetto girl to a powerful icon of feminism in her one-woman show, Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey. Look upon her, and tremble.
Five guys, all Moes, try to whip their philandering buddy into domestic shape.
Charles DJ Deppner takes a look at a new book of artwork by DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh, and discovers the book is actually looking back at him.
Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds’ “Wicked World” video features Alice Bag, previews That Delicious Vice, out April 19 on In The Red Records.
Despite serving up ample slices of signature snark, FOX News golden boy Jesse Watters, for the most part, just listens — driving the narrative of his latest book, Get It Together, through the stories of others.