An iRockJazz video interview with acclaimed singer
Gregory Porter talks about his experiences in theater and the praise he received from Sammy Davis Jr.’s mother. He also shares what changed for him after his Grammy nomination and his thoughts on the popularity of jazz today.
Originally PublishedWith his September 1, 2018 passing, the jazz world lost a singular pianist-composer-bandleader and endless seeker of the African essence of music and spirituality. This … Read More “Jazz Congress 2019: Celebrating Randy Weston”
Transgender and gender fluid artists participate in an open conversation about acceptance, support, and challenges to diverse voices. Transgender artists have been present in jazz … Read More “Jazz Congress 2019: Making Space for Transgender Voices”
A frank discussion among panelists Vijay Iyer, Rene Marie, and Arturo O’Farrill about what musicians can communicate in the face of social and political unrest, … Read More “Jazz Congress 2019: Jazz in Troubled Times”
Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein shares the stage with festival producer Jay Sweet and its Artistic Director Christian McBride who discuss leadership transitions, succession … Read More “Jazz Congress 2019: Institutions in Transition, Newport Jazz Festival”
