David Virelles: Nuna (Pi/El Tivoli)
Like most of his recent work on the ECM and Pi labels, pianist/composer David Virelles’ Nuna is an attempt to join Cuban folkloric and traditional … Read More “David Virelles: Nuna (Pi/El Tivoli)”
Larry Appelbaum
Larry Appelbaum is a recently retired Jazz Reference Specialist in the Music Division at the Library of Congress, where he discovered the tapes of the 1957 Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane concert at Carnegie Hall that were subsequently issued by Blue Note Records in 2005. He is a longtime radio host on WPFW-FM in Washington, D.C.
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Andrew White 1942–2020
With a heavy heart, the jazz world says farewell to multi-instrumentalist, musicologist, and publisher Andrew White, who passed on November 11, 2020 at the age … Read More “Andrew White 1942–2020”
Live Review: Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival Opening Night
This year it made perfect sense for the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival to honor pianist, composer, and educator Geri Allen, who performed at the … Read More “Live Review: Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival Opening Night”
Lisa Fischer: From Back to Front
Lisa Fischer has long been considered a singer’s singer. She won her first Grammy Award in 1992, for her R&B hit “How Can I Ease … Read More “Lisa Fischer: From Back to Front”
Before & After: Steve Wilson
Multi-instrumentalist Steve Wilson, best known as an alto and soprano saxophonist, is busier than ever these days. One look at his tour schedule can confirm … Read More “Before & After: Steve Wilson”
Before & After With Lionel Loueke
The guitarist-vocalist listens to Ella, Prince, B.B. and more
Before & After with Chris Potter
A virtuoso keeps an open mind
Before & After with Helen Sung
A classical master swayed by swing
Before & After with Ben Williams
Making it sound so easy
Sachal Vasandani: In Search of the Apex
The rising-star vocalist in our monthly listening session
Before & After with Igor Butman
Listening With Russia’s Jazz Ambassador
Gretchen Parlato: A Maven of Tone, Timbre and Texture
A listening session with the acclaimed singer
Sonny Rollins: The Gentle, Humble Jazz Giant
Listening session with the legendary saxophonist
Before & After with Jimmy Heath
You can learn a lot about jazz hanging with 84-year-old Jimmy Heath. The saxophonist, arranger and bandleader has worked with nearly every important jazz musician … Read More “Before & After with Jimmy Heath”
Before & After with Bobby Watson
Saxophonist Bobby Watson may be best known for his four years with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, but his distinguished career also includes work … Read More “Before & After with Bobby Watson”
Helen Merrill: ‘S All Wonderful
Listening session with renowned singer
Terri Lyne Carrington: Analytic Listening
Listening session with the noted drummer and educator
Marc Cary: Deconstructing the Tough
Pianist, composer and bandleader sits down for listening session with JazzTimes’ Larry Appelbaum during Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival
Molde International Jazz Festival
Larry Appelbaum reviews jazz festival in Molde, Norway
Review of TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Larry Appelbaum reviews concerts and events at the 2010 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Before & After: Anat Cohen
Larry Appelbaum plays an assortment of clarinet recordings for the noted reedist
Before & After: Monty Alexander
Larry Appelbaum spins Nat King Cole and other pianistic gems for the noted Jamaican-born keyboardist
Before & After with Earl Klugh
Earl Klugh’s music matches his disposition: warm, relaxed, gentle and thoughtful. The Atlanta-based nylon-string guitarist took a break from his sold-out weekend engagement at Blues … Read More “Before & After with Earl Klugh”
Portland Jazz Festival: A Celebration of ECM
In only four years the Portland Jazz Festival has grown into an international event that successfully reconciles creative programming with the financial bottom line. This … Read More “Portland Jazz Festival: A Celebration of ECM”
Danilo Perez: Motherland
For the better part of his career, Dizzy Gillespie talked about his desire to help unify the music of Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. … Read More “Danilo Perez: Motherland”
Billy Harper: Soul of an Angel
It’s puzzling that Billy Harper rarely records for American labels. Despite nearly 30 years of impressive recordings with his own bands and those of Gil … Read More “Billy Harper: Soul of an Angel”
Chick Corea: Solo Piano: Standards
Chick Corea chose to record a two-volume solo piano project last year during a tour of Scandinavia and Japan. Each concert consisted of standards in … Read More “Chick Corea: Solo Piano: Standards”
Chick Corea: Solo Piano: Originals
Chick Corea chose to record a two-volume solo piano project last year during a tour of Scandinavia and Japan. Each concert consisted of standards in … Read More “Chick Corea: Solo Piano: Originals”
Kenny Drew, Jr.: This One’s for Bill
Unlike most tribute records, Kenny Drew Jr.’s homage to Bill Evans manages to breathe life into this collection of standards associated with Evans, and songs … Read More “Kenny Drew, Jr.: This One’s for Bill”
Joanne Brackeen: Popsicle Illusion
Joanne Brackeen is capable of engaging the listener in various ways. Her stride-driven arrangement of “If I Were a Bell” might be in 7/4 time, … Read More “Joanne Brackeen: Popsicle Illusion”