H. Allen Williams
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05/16/13 Community Articles
Olivia Foschi: Perennial Dreamer
H. Allen Williams reviews debut album from singer
05/15/13 Community Articles
Olivia Foschi, Perennial Dreamer
Fresh, innovative and refreshingly uplifting – these are the descriptive phrases I would use to define Olivia Foschi’s debut release Perennial Dreamer.
08/26/12 Community Articles
Susan Krebs: Actress, Activist, Jazz Musician and Gardener
Rooted in many principals of the arts - artist (in all sense of the word), Susan Krebs exhibits a particular understanding that jazz is about much more than complex structures and heady notes. It is a reason, a lifestyle, a language and an emotion.
08/11/12 Albums
Pamela Hines, A Composers Story
I got a chance to delve into some questions I too wanted to know about Pamela and her processes, and I am sure some of you wondered some of the same questions as I. We spoke about composing and working with vocalists, an art-form many instrumentalists today...
08/01/12 Albums
Looking Forward - An Interview with Eyal Vilner
What makes Vilner standout as one to watch is his innate ability to write very intricate counterpoint and harmony. Not only does he preserve the history of Big Band, but his auspicious debut Introducing the Eyal Vilner Big Band, advances the tradition in...
07/30/12 Albums
Leslie Lewis, Midnight Sun
I got a chance to interview Leslie right before her move to Paris; we spoke about her upbringing, the California Jazz scene versus the New York scene and her process for choosing material for her records. It was a delightful opportunity to get a closer look...
06/09/12 Albums
Yelena Eckemoff Interview/Review - Looking Forward
I was fortunate enough to have a chance to interview this significant composer and delve into some of her processes and background, including her decision to move to the United States when Russia was the Soviet Union.
05/24/12 Community Articles
Carol Morgan Interview - Looking Back
Residing in Manhattan and originally from Texas, Carol Morgan is a jazz trumpeter, composer, author and college professor. A Juilliard graduate who has worked with many remarkable teachers including Chris Gekker, Mark Gould, Ingrid Jensen, and Dennis Dotson...
05/24/12 Community Articles
Nancy Kelly Interview - Looking Back
Nancy Kelly’s refined vocal style is a study in phrasing, style and the ability to swing. Kelly’s powerful singing has captured many awards and the ears of many jazz fans around the globe. With a new CD that continues to demonstrate why critics have called...
05/24/12 Community Articles
An Interview with Lynne Arriale - Looking Back
Ultimately the reason we play is to reach people, communicate with them and share an uplifting experience with people. That is the whole reason for playing. We never forget that. We always appreciate that people have taken the time to come to hear our concert...
05/24/12 Community Articles
An Interview with Stanley Clark - Looking Back
His boutique record label, the Roxboro Entertainment Group, is releasing several albums this year, including one by Ruslan Sirota and another by funky, smooth, jazz keyboardist Sunnie Paxson. Clarke is also working on a recording project with fellow bassists...
05/24/12 Community Articles
An Interview With Dave Holland - Looking Back
Legendary bassist Dave Holland draws upon positive energy and Dares2 release a follow- up album to his Grammy award winning, "What Goes Around," with his latest big band release "Overtime." Dave openly talks with H. Allen Williams about his upcoming release...
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ReportAbout H. Allen Williams
Jazz Journalist Member and Journalist for over 35 years. I have interviewed and reviewed countless CDs for jazzreview.com, newspapers and periodicals. Some of my more memorable interviews have been with Dave Holland, Mike Stern, Lynne Arriale, Stanley Clark and beyond. I review all genres of jazz and enjoy original jazz compositions and standards.
H. Allen Williams joined the JazzTimes community on May 24, 2012