Drumeo: The Jazz Drummer’s Best Friend
Sponsored When he titled his 1959 album The Shape of Jazz to Come, Ornette Coleman probably didn’t expect that shape to be a familiar one. … Read More “Drumeo: The Jazz Drummer’s Best Friend”
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JazzTimes Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Got a jazz lover in your life? Need to hook him or her up with something good for the holidays? (And yes, that jazz lover … Read More “JazzTimes Holiday Gift Guide 2021″
Artist’s Choice: Brandee Younger on Impulse!
When I think of Impulse! Records, I first think of the Coltrane legacy and that classic orange, black, and white branding on the labels. Then … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Brandee Younger on Impulse!”
Eddie Henderson: Bright Moments
The cover of Eddie Henderson’s most recent album, 2020’s Shuffle and Deal (Smoke Sessions), finds the trumpet titan sitting on the hood of his Ferrari. … Read More “Eddie Henderson: Bright Moments”
In Memoriam 2020: A Playlist
I’ve been JazzTimes’ primary obituary writer since 2017; last year, I wrote more obits than in the three previous years combined. It was a tragic … Read More “In Memoriam 2020: A Playlist”
In Memoriam: Tributes to 2020’s Departed Jazz Greats
In our March 2021 issue, we present our annual In Memoriam section, commemorating more than 20 of the 80-plus jazz notables whom we lost in … Read More “In Memoriam: Tributes to 2020’s Departed Jazz Greats”
Year in Review 2020: Individual Ballots
A.D. AMOROSI New Releases: Immanuel Wilkins Omega (Blue Note) Jyoti Mama, You Can Bet! (SomeOthaShip/eOne) Stefano Bollani Piano Variations on Jesus Christ Superstar (Alobar) Sun Ra Arkestra Swirling (Strut) Jeff Parker … Read More “Year in Review 2020: Individual Ballots”
2019 Expanded Critics’ Poll Results
For this annual companion poll to last issue’s Top 50 Critics’ Picks, our regular contributors participated in this survey based on our yearly readers’ poll. … Read More “2019 Expanded Critics’ Poll Results”
Chops: Latin Jazz 101 with Wayne Wallace
Jazz pushes at perceived boundaries and eagerly integrates with other genres. It can be regional, such as New Orleans jazz, Chicago jazz, and Kansas City … Read More “Chops: Latin Jazz 101 with Wayne Wallace”
Artist’s Choice: Lafayette Gilchrist Shares His “Musical Epiphanies”
Musical epiphanies are moments in my own listening experience that have inspired me to create. These recordings are directly or indirectly responsible for the path … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Lafayette Gilchrist Shares His “Musical Epiphanies””
