Overdue Ovation: Jamie Baum
Amid divergent influences, a guiding inner voice
Amid divergent influences, a guiding inner voice
An archive that sings
Released eight days after the pianist turned 30, Aaron Parks’ Arborescence is understandably preoccupied with growth. If one’s first solo album is a rite of … Read More “Aaron Parks: Arborescence”
Mixing eras, cultures and attitudes with trademark panache
It’s easy to have mixed feelings about guitarist John Scofield’s Überjam Deux. Back in 2002, the first installment refused to sit still: It beeped, buzzed, … Read More “John Scofield: Uberjam Deux”
Until now, sheer variety has distinguished Chris Morrissey. His 2009 debut, The Morning World, was vigorous but pixelated, like a photomosaic: Each track was a … Read More “Chris Morrissey: North Hero”
Out of high culture and pop culture, forging an unforgettable identity
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Saxophonist’s masterful orchestral gig highlights Blue Note Jazz Festival