In recent years, pianist Mike Longo has alternated trio albums with releases featuring his big band, the New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble. … Read More “Mike Longo: Sting Like a Bee”
New Orleans clarinetist Dr. Michael White got his Ph.D. in foreign languages, not music, but he is nevertheless a scholar, and his approach to his … Read More “Dr. Michael White: Blue Crescent”
Bill Easley is a bunch of great reed players. Although he restricts himself to the tenor saxophone (except for a clarinet solo on “Memphis Blues”), … Read More “Bill Easley: Business Man’s Bounce”