Nancy And Beth: Cabaret Gone Crazy
At New York’s Café Carlyle in May, the “punk-vaudeville” band Nancy And Beth thought broadly. In addition to touching on jazz, country, soul, and gospel, … Read More “Nancy And Beth: Cabaret Gone Crazy”
Interviews
Jazz’s best journalists ask questions and jazz’s best artists answer them.
The Music of Fred Rogers’ Neighborhood
When Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood made its public-television debut on Feb. 19, 1968, its creator and host, Fred Rogers, already knew that music would play an … Read More “The Music of Fred Rogers’ Neighborhood”
Terence Blanchard & the E-Collective: Fusion for Humanity
Terence Blanchard didn’t form his fusion band the E-Collective with the intention of making politically and socially informed music. But, he says, “Real life was … Read More “Terence Blanchard & the E-Collective: Fusion for Humanity”
Joey DeFrancesco on Working With Van Morrison
Van Morrison’s love for jazz and blues is well documented, going back to his genre-bending classic Astral Weeks, recorded in 1968 and featuring bassist Richard … Read More “Joey DeFrancesco on Working With Van Morrison”
The Stone: An Oral History
The downtown scene in New York City has witnessed its fair share of great venues come and go over the years. The latest loss, or … Read More “The Stone: An Oral History”
The Charles Lloyd Interview: Life of a Song
On March 15, the tenor saxophonist and flutist Charles Lloyd spent his 80th birthday at home—both literally and, given that he’s one of jazz’s most … Read More “The Charles Lloyd Interview: Life of a Song”
A Conversation with Michael League and Terrace Martin
Every now and then at Holland’s annual North Sea Jazz Festival, the Jazz Café—the small room that hosts the festival’s talk events—fills to capacity. People … Read More “A Conversation with Michael League and Terrace Martin”
Walter Smith III: Playing It Straight
Walter Smith III’s fifth recording as a leader, TWIO (Whirlwind), is a nine-tune date featuring drummer Eric Harland, four tracks apiece with bassists Christian McBride … Read More “Walter Smith III: Playing It Straight”
Catherine Russell: Queen of the Armstrong Blues
Sitting in the audience of a Catherine Russell concert, one can’t imagine that this charismatic pro was once a shy child who only hoped to … Read More “Catherine Russell: Queen of the Armstrong Blues”
