Derek Menchan: A Special Interview
The multi-instrumentalist opens up on influences that shaped his The Griot Swings the Classics.
The multi-instrumentalist opens up on influences that shaped his The Griot Swings the Classics.
Couldn’t let 2018 get past us without a few quick takes!
Three months before his death, Miles Davis revisited his earlier work with Gil Evans. Live at Montreux is an incredible glimpse of his genius.
The Complete Reprise Recordings (Concord Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
With almost 90,000 registrants and over 1,300 exhibitors, this years’ Winter NAMM showcased the latest in musical gear and broke a couple of records while doing it. Elianne Halbersberg shares some highlights.
Message From The People (Concord). Review by Carl F Gauze.
From Quincy with Love (Qwest/Warner Bros.). Review by David Whited
In The Heat of the Night/They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (Rykodisc). Review by Patrick Lowenstein
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.