Jazz’s best journalists ask questions and jazz’s best artists answer them.
One of the many highlights of the 40th Detroit Jazz Festival was a freewheeling conversation in the Talk Tent between three charismatic female vocalists. The … Read More “Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Veronica Swift: Three Generations of Vocal Jazz”
Veronica Swift’s raw talent was derived from the perfect blend of nature and nurture. She’s the daughter of pianist Hod O’Brien and jazz vocalist Stephanie … Read More “Veronica Swift: The Real Deal”
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”
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”
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 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”
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”
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”
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”
