Departments
02/22/13 Before & After By Larry Appelbaum
Kenny Werner Takes the Before & After Challenge
The pianist/composer opines on Viyay Iyer, Sam Rivers and...the Marx Brothers
02/19/13 Artist's Choice By Matthew Shipp
Artist's Choice: Matthew Shipp on Third Stream Piano
Ran Blake, Paul Bley, Mingus and others paved the way
02/14/13 Farewells By Bob Belden
Bob Belden Remembers Donald Byrd
The producer/arranger/saxophonist on the recently departed trumpet great
02/13/13 Overdue Ovation By Michael J. West
Mike Longo: Keeping the Bebop Faith
From his work with Dizzy through his teaching today, the picture of dedication
02/11/13 Farewells By Chris Byars
Chris Byars Remembers Teddy Charles
A tribute to the late, great vibraphonist-composer
02/04/13 Critics Picks By JazzTimes
The Top 50 Releases of 2012
Our critics pick the best new and historical recordings of the year
01/28/13 Farewells By Chuck Redd
Chuck Redd Remembers Bassist Joe Byrd: 1933 - 2012
The drummer and vibraphonist reflects on "a savvy Southern gentleman"
01/04/13 Before & After By Larry Appelbaum
Sachal Vasandani: In Search of the Apex
The rising-star vocalist in our monthly listening session
12/10/12 Artist's Choice By Kurt Elling
Artist's Choice: Kurt Elling on Recent Vocal-Jazz Innovation
"Boundary-stretching, original, emotionally resonant and pleasurable" singers
12/09/12 In Person By Lee Mergner
Vince Giordano: Celebrating the Past in the Present
Video interview with the swing bandleader taped at the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival
