Features
We all know the big names of Blue Note Records—Coltrane, Rollins, Monk, Davis, Silver, Blakey, Hancock, Shorter, and so on—as well we should …
John Scofield’s latest album Swallow Tales, his first as a sole leader for ECM, features nine compositions by his longtime mentor and friend Steve …
The second collection of highlights from JazzTimes‘ monthly Chops column features expert advice from Christian McBride, Bria Skonberg, Bill Charlap, Chris Potter, Albert “Tootie” Heath, and more.
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Not only is Jackie McLean my musical hero, but in many ways he is my musical father. I met him as a senior in high …
In the space of less than two months, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed our world—and completely altered the lives (and, in many cases …
Michael J. West’s feature story in our July/August issue on the COVID-19 lockdown is the first major piece we’ve published about …
Johnny Mandel, a beloved and much-honored composer and arranger of American popular song, jazz, and film scores over a career of more than 70 …
Reviews
Matt Brennan: Kick It: A Social History of the Drum Kit (Oxford University Press)
Matt Brennan’s well-researched, entertainingly written, and greatly enjoyable 371-page read takes us on a historical journey with greater implications than one might …
