David R. Adler
David R.’s Contributions
05/05/13 Features
Chris Potter in Prime Time
The saxophonist reaches expressive new heights on his ECM leader debut
01/14/13 Features
Meshell Ndegeocello: Master of the Mood
A career spent bridging musical worlds—with poise, and without compromise
10/04/12 Features
Kenny G: Good Humor Man
The mega-selling musician on his audience, the demise of smooth & his new comedy career
10/03/12 Features
Crossing Over: Is Smooth Jazz Dead?
David Adler on the sad state of a once-thriving format
09/02/12 Features
John Pizzarelli: Family Guy
The son of the great Bucky Pizzarelli has followed his own path
04/25/12 Features
Eddie Gomez: "I Love It All"
The supremely versatile and lyrical bassist on Evans, Corea, solo work and more
01/12/12 News
NEA Jazz Masters Concert 2012
A parade of jazz giants salutes the newest recipients of jazz's highest honor
12/19/11 Features
Michael Feinstein: Don't Call Him Cabaret
The keeper of the Great American Songbook—and one of jazz's most important allies
10/10/11 Features
Nicholas Payton: Where Raw Talent Meets Controversy
The wild world of jazz’s most provocative trumpeter
08/09/11 Features
Craig Taborn: Alone, at Last
On Avenging Angel, acclaimed sideman Craig Taborn makes an imposing solo piano statement
06/13/11 Features
Donny McCaslin: Big Love
Kind, dependable and diligent, Donny McCaslin is also a supremely gifted technician and an endlessly curious improviser—a certified player's player. But for the 44-year-old family man, chops aren't the point. McCaslin is trying to move people.
May 2011 Features
String Kings: Guitar Exhibit at Met in NYC
The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates the artisans of the archtop guitar
April 2011 Overdue Ovation
Kermit Driscoll: A Resolution Realized
Bassist talks with David R. Adler about latest album and what he's had to overcome in recent years
March 2011 Features
Henry Threadgill: Be Ever Out
Stunning recent recordings and two weighty box sets help tell the story of Henry Threadgill, an unstoppable American original.
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ReportAbout David R. Adler
David R. Adler writes on music, politics and culture from his home in New York. His work has appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Weekly, JazzTimes, DownBeat, Jazziz, Slate, Time Out New York, The New York Times, Forward, The New Republic Online and many other outlets. David is also a "New York @ Night" columnist and regular contributor to The New York City Jazz Record (formerly All About Jazz-New York). His blog Lerterland can be found at blog.adlermusic.com.