The Gig
May 2011 By Nate Chinen
Canon Fodder
“ The Smithsonian Collection is a sketch, a beginner’s library of jazz history,” reads an introductory note in the booklet for The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz , first issued in 1973. “Necessarily, there are many worthy figures and groups left...
April 2011 By Nate Chinen
Post-Grammy Reflection
Esperanza Spalding seemed as shocked as everyone else when she won Best New Artist at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 13. Hands clutching her heart, a million-watt smile lighting up her face, she looked positively breathless for a moment, though she...
March 2011 By Nate Chinen
The Blue Egg
Nate Chinen muses on the unique appeal of the small neighborhood jazz club
January/February 2011 By Nate Chinen
2010: The Year in Gigs
Nate Chinen reflects on the most memorable performances he saw during the year
December 2010 By Nate Chinen
What Is Jazz Singing, Anyway?
Nate Chinen muses on the current state of jazz vocals
November 2010 By Nate Chinen
Drummers with a Capital D
Nate Chinen confesses to his lifelong addiction to drums
October 2010 By Nate Chinen
NEA's Jazz Masters Mistake
Nate Chinen argues against awarding all of Marsalis jazz family a NEA Jazz Master award
September 2010 By Nate Chinen
Why JazzTimes Matters
Nate Chinen on the unique contributions of the print media to the jazz community
March 2010 By Nate Chinen
The Big Band Theory
Columnist Nate Chinen on the current state of big bands
December 2009 By Nate Chinen
Kurt Elling: Man in the Air
Nate Chinen makes the argument that Kurt Elling is the most influential jazz vocalist of our time
