The Cookers and Their Classic Recipes
Bassist Cecil McBee lives in the moment. And during his run with the Cookers, not much has been planned. “It wasn’t promised, it wasn’t discussed, … Read More “The Cookers and Their Classic Recipes”
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Billy Hart Is Still Solid as a Rock
Billy Hart doesn’t see jazz as being split between avant-garde and straight-ahead; for him, the big distinction is between acoustic and electric. And given the … Read More “Billy Hart Is Still Solid as a Rock”
Pat Thomas Explores Many Dimensions Within Britain’s Jazz Scene
British keyboardist Pat Thomas has performed alongside avant-garde luminaries for decades, but somehow has remained a relatively unknown quantity on this side of the Atlantic. … Read More “Pat Thomas Explores Many Dimensions Within Britain’s Jazz Scene”
James Brandon Lewis Bursts Through the Mire
If the red lily signifies passion, then the melodic acuity and rhythmic dexterity displayed by the James Brandon Lewis Red Lily Quintet seem to have … Read More “James Brandon Lewis Bursts Through the Mire”