Johnathan Blake: Fascinated by Rhythm
Despite his roots in Philadelphia, Johnathan Blake is the quintessential New York City jazz drummer. He’s played with a virtual who’s-who of the jazz scene; … Read More “Johnathan Blake: Fascinated by Rhythm”
Interviews
Jazz’s best journalists ask questions and jazz’s best artists answer them.
Nile Rodgers: From Jazz Roots
There’s a story Nile Rodgers likes to share, an early career lesson. It was at the onset of the 1970s; the precocious guitarist—still a teenager … Read More “Nile Rodgers: From Jazz Roots”
George Benson Tells Marcus Miller Like It Is
I love hanging out with George Benson. He loves music and he loves life. And he unapologetically enjoys the finer things in life. Walking through George’s … Read More “George Benson Tells Marcus Miller Like It Is”
Marcus Shelby: Jazz & Baseball
Marcus Shelby loves baseball. His Facebook posts tend to be daily updates on the ups and downs of his favorite team, the San Francisco Giants, … Read More “Marcus Shelby: Jazz & Baseball”
Janis Siegel: Answering the Calling of Vocal Jazz
At first glimpse, this petite songbird easily blends into almost any scene comfortably, always aware of her surroundings, quietly observing. You wouldn’t know you’re chatting … Read More “Janis Siegel: Answering the Calling of Vocal Jazz”
John Patitucci’s Soulful Bass
In the late 1970s, John Patitucci heard Dave Holland’s Emerald Tears, one of the rare solo bass albums and an influential record for bassists of … Read More “John Patitucci’s Soulful Bass”
Talking More Music with George Benson
We were very excited when Marcus Miller agreed to visit George Benson in his Arizona home and interview him for the cover story of the … Read More “Talking More Music with George Benson”
Nicki Parrott: It’s Possible to Sing and Play the Bass
Bassist Nicki Parrott is truly a musician’s musician. Except that she also sings. Although she came a little late to the vocals game, she’s become … Read More “Nicki Parrott: It’s Possible to Sing and Play the Bass”
Bright Moments with Gary Bartz
One of jazz culture’s many graces is that a musician’s value—his or her relevance, to use a deeply flawed term—has little to do with age. … Read More “Bright Moments with Gary Bartz”
Chuck Redd: Real Good Vibes
The term “journeyman” often gets used in a pejorative way to describe veteran jazz musicians of a certain age, like they’re perennial sidemen or sidewomen … Read More “Chuck Redd: Real Good Vibes”
